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Robotics
Robots Stand Out in an Automated Future
Robot technology is on the rise for CPGs, and related technologies like collaborative robots are carving out their own corner of the market.
March 20, 2023
CPGs are finding benefits to robot-related technologies like collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots.
Materials & containers
Tyson Pilots Flow-Wrap Packs for Case-Ready Beef
The new packaging eliminates the traditional EPS tray from its case-ready beef packaging, resulting in a 50% reduction in plastic.
March 18, 2023
According to Tyson, flow-wrap packaging uses approximately 50% less plastic and 50% less energy in the manufacturing process as compared to traditional EPS packaging.
Robotics
White Castle's Robotic Path to Packaging Automation
Integrators used software to identify the optimal positioning of robots on the line based on their footprint, reach, and payload. The software also validates the requisite system performance in relation to the existing components of the packaging line.
March 16, 2023
The latest automation installation at the plant is a two-ABB IRB 1200 robot station that case packs the retail cartons into 12-ct shipper cases.
Materials & containers
KIND Bar Wrap Closes the Loop
Mars moves from a petroleum-based plastic to one made from advanced-recycled polypropylene for the flexible film wrap for its KIND snack bar in the U.K.
March 16, 2023
Mars’ transition from a petroleum-based polypropylene film wrap to one made of advanced-recycled, recyclable materials for its KIND snack bar is the culmination of a closed-loop collaboration between Mars, Landbell Group, and SABIC.
Materials & containers
Maui Brewing Ditches Plastic Rings for Paperboard Cartons
Maui Brewing switches from plastic ring carriers to paperboard cartons for its multipacks, but CEO Garrett Marrero warns that the sustainability of different packaging materials is complex.
March 15, 2023
The new cartons, for four-, six-, 12-, and 24-ct multipacks of single and mixed SKUs, were designed in-house by Maui Brewing’s marketing team.
Primary packaging
New System at Orkla Twist Wraps 1,800 Chocolates/Min
Norwegian multinational Orkla tests a new wrapping machine for its chocolate pralines that handily matches the high-speed output of its molding equipment.
March 15, 2023
Among Orkla’s wide range of confectionery products is its Panda brand of chocolates, produced at its plant in Vaajakoski, Finland.
PMMI news
Emerging Brands Alliance Announces 2023 Grant Program
The Emerging Brands Alliance will award one $50,000 Emerging Brands Grant on September 10, 2023, in Las Vegas.
March 15, 2023
Emerging Brands Alliance With Tag 4c
Workforce
Recruit and Train Future Packaging Pros
Establishing a workforce pipeline is critical for any industry, including packaging.
March 14, 2023
Siripong Malasri, Packaging Initiatives Coordinator at Christian Brothers University
Materials & containers
Four New CPGs Join Film Recycling Collab MBOLD
A total of 18 new partners joined the MBOLD Coalition, including packaging suppliers, material recovery facilities (MRFs), agricultural companies, grocer organizations, and at least four major brand owners.
March 14, 2023
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Package Design
Packaging Innovations for Ease of Use by Morton Salt, Breitsamer Honey, and Yamazaki
See a few examples of packaging designed to make life easy by Morton Salt, Breitsamer Honey, and Yamazaki from ThePackHub’s February Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.
March 14, 2023
Morton Salt's new Safe-T-Pet Ice Melt packaging improves shelf visibility and grip.
Package Design
Reflections on the Simply Tropical Lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit alleges that Simply Tropical juice drink contains synthetic chemicals.
March 11, 2023
Sterling Anthony
Package Design
Gallery: Personal Care Packaging at Natural Products Expo West 2023
From insect repellant products to hair care bars and refillable dog shampoo, check out some of the products on show at this years' Expo West in Anaheim.
March 10, 2023
Alzoo
Primary packaging
Filler, Seamer Lets Contract Brewer Keep D.O. Low
To contract craft brewer The Brutalist and its owner King State Beer, dissolved oxygen is four-letter word. A new filler and seamer combo keeps D.O. low and the beer quality high, while paperboard multipacks help to make an impact on the shelf.
March 10, 2023
From left, Aric Parker and Pete Lewis of King State and The Brutalist, Tegan Foster and Amanda King of Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe, and Vinny Giusto of King State and the Brutalist.
Workforce
Tackling the Challenges of a New Workforce
EnterpriseCP President Nolan Wolkow shares the strategies his company is using to attract and retain a new, post-pandemic workforce in the competitive labor environment.
March 10, 2023
Nolan Wolkow, President, EnterpriseCP
Package Design
Lagunitas’ New Pack Design Showcases Playful Terrier Mascot
Lagunitas Brewing Company gives its packaging graphics a makeover to better reflect its quirky personality and improve purchase intent.
March 10, 2023
The redesign spanned 100 pieces of packaging and includes the graphics for its cans, bottles, and cartons.
Package Design
Chicken of the Sea Rebrand Makes a Splash
The first major rebrand for the shelf-stable seafood company in 20 years includes a greater emphasis on its products’ wild-caught status and a makeover for iconic mermaid mascot and ‘change agent,’ Catalina.
March 10, 2023
The new design focuses on several main elements: color, the presentation of the logo, the brand’s iconic mermaid mascot, Catalina, and Chicken of the Sea’s wild-caught credentials.
Business intelligence
Popularity Shifts Expected for Glass Bottles, Folding Cartons
Folding cartons and glass bottles are the predicted underdogs of packaging popularity by 2025, after a dismal outlook in years prior.
March 9, 2023
Glass bottles had a negative CAGR from 2016 to 2021, but the pack type has seen growth in recent years.
Sustainability
Amazon Invests in Female-Led Bioplastics Company
Founded by scientist Luna Yu, Genecis uses organic waste to create PHA bioplastics that can be used as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging.
March 9, 2023
Luna Yu, founder and CEO of Genecis (l.), and Phoebe Wang, investment partner and head of the Female Founder Initiative, Amazon.
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