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August 2023

Packaging World August 2023

New Fruit Snack Production Line Requires Sophisticated Packaging Gear

When one of the country’s largest producers of fruit snacks boosted its candy-making capacity, primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging had to be top-notch.

August 25, 2023

The case packer includes a pair of robots that quickly and efficiently orient cartons into the patterns required.

Secondary Packaging

New Filling Line Built From the Case Packer Back

With big retailers becoming customers and distribution reaching 17 states, Fiesta Pacific simply had to increase capacity. They started with the case packer and worked their way back.

August 24, 2023

Overhead view of Fiesta Pacific’s new line shows the filler/capper (A), the labeler (B), and the case packer (C).

Operational Excellence

AI in Packaging to Reach $6 Billion by the End of 2033

AI’s role in packaging is set to soar, as it enhances quality control, aids in supply chain management, and advise on packaging design, but cost, security, and ethics concerns must be addressed.

August 22, 2023

AI in packaging market report

Circularity, Innovation Drive Metal Packaging Growth

Rigid metal packaging, already a formidable option for foods and beverages, is readying a new cadre of reusable, refillable, recloseable, and sculpted containers for the 2030s.

August 16, 2023

Ardagh Metal’s H!GHEND printing technique brings color to aluminum can lids.

Operational Excellence

Mondelēz on Trade Show Machine Procurement Strategy

John Walker, senior director, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Investment at Mondelēz Europe GmbH, talks with Packaging World about how he approaches big industry trade shows, what new tech is on his radar, and more.

August 16, 2023

Mondelēz’s Procurement Strategy

Packaging Thrives on Good Project Management

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August 15, 2023

Project Management

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

New Clamshell Container Reduces Damaged Parts by 97%

Powell Electronics adopts a patented new clamshell container with reclosable locking mechanism to ship delicate parts damage-free and reduce labor and packaging costs by 90%.

August 11, 2023

Clamtainer for Powell Electronics 3

New Robotics Systems Handle Packaging Customization

Packaging machinery OEMs engineer systems for primary packaging that integrate robotics to speed product customization by eliminating manual processes.

August 11, 2023

Packaging Robotics: Schubert’s TLM Comfort Feeder

Sustainable Packaging

PepsiCo’s Sports Partnerships Drive Sustainability Wins

A collaboration between PepsiCo and the European soccer association builds upon years of progress in reducing packaging waste from sporting events with the debut of reusable packaging and biodegradable cups.

August 9, 2023

PepsiCo biodegradable cups, sustainable packaging

Operational Excellence

Losing Agency: How One Case Could Reshape the Landscape

There’s a U.S. Supreme Court case that might soon undo one of the most basic rules-of-the-road about how our federal government works. If it does, all kinds of government regulations would be much easier for courts to overturn.

August 8, 2023

Eric Greenberg, contributor

Sustainable Packaging

Column: Should We Call it Advanced, Chemical, or Molecular Recycling?

What's in a name? It depends on who you ask, but "advanced" seems to be emerging as the preferred descriptor of a host of new recycling technologies. Let's find out how the public views them.

August 7, 2023

Containers & Closures

Switch to Paper Canister for Organic Fiber Meets Consumer, Retailer Preferences

Organic India dispenses with its flexible pouch in favor of a paperboard canister for its psyllium fiber for greater customer convenience and brand packaging alignment.

August 7, 2023

Organic India Fiber Packaging Design

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