Protective/transport packaging

What do PFAS Actions Tell us About State Regulatory Officials?

Last month we looked at some recent FDA action against perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, aka PFAS, some of which are used in grease-resistant coatings in paper and paperboard. Turns out, there’s a fair amount of state-level action as well.

September 22, 2020

Recycling: Page 132

Sustainability

PakTech Announces Membership in U.S. Plastics Pact

PakTech

PakTech announces its participation in the U.S. Plastics Pact, a multi-sector public-private collaborative aimed at creating a circular economy for plastics in the U.S.

September 21, 2020

Recycling

Five Keys to Private-Brand Success in the ‘New Normal’

White paper explains those consumer behavior shifts that have occurred due to COVID-19 and advises ways private brands and retailers can address these fundamental changes moving forward.

September 21, 2020

Sustainability

Foam Fabricators Announces Strategic Investment in Rational Packaging

Foam Fabricators Inc.

Foam Fabricators Inc. a designer and manufacturer of custom protective packaging solutions, announced a strategic investment in Rational Packaging, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of recyclable, paperboard-based structural packaging components.

September 21, 2020

Sustainability

HP Introduces Molded Fiber Tooling Solution

HP Inc.

HP unveils an innovative and environmentally-friendly tooling solution for molded fiber manufacturers that includes its new HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling technology.

September 18, 2020

Plastics/resins

Swiss Miss is First in Cocoa with Recyclable Tub

The new, recyclable package uses a tapered, space-efficient cube design that reduces the package’s carbon footprint by 98 metric tons each year versus the previous round canister.

September 16, 2020

Flexible packaging

Bold, Appetizing Packaging for New Tyson Product in Europe

The new range of 28 products for foodservice uses strong black branding for the Speciality tier and ‘confident’ red for the Core, along with mouth-watering photography and a clear window to the product.

September 15, 2020

Secondary Packaging

Mpac Group plc Acquires Switchback Group Inc.

Mpac Group

Mpac Group plc, a global packaging solutions group, has acquired Switchback Group Inc., a provider of packaging machinery and automation solutions to the food and beverage and healthcare markets.

September 10, 2020

Protective/transport packaging

Pact, LLC Joins COSTHA

PACT

Pact, LLC joined the Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA), an industry association devoted to promoting dangerous goods transportation compliance both domestically and abroad.

September 10, 2020

Sustainability

INX International Reinforces its Commitment to Sustainability

INX International Ink Co.

INX Europe’s decision to join CEFLEX, the European-based flexible packaging consortium, is the latest example of how INX International is enhancing its support of a two decade long commitment to sustainable and corporate social responsibility practices.

September 4, 2020

Sustainability

Large-Format PET Bottled Water Closure Helps Sustain Sales During Pandemic

Transforming large, rigid containers into convenient, at-home dispensers, this closure is differentiating feature for islanders seeking to stock up on water during pandemics and hurricanes.

September 3, 2020

Material handling

DataLase and Macsa ID Announce Partnership

DataLase Ltd

DataLase announced a distribution agreement with Macsa ID where both companies will offer a complete solution to brands and converters utilizing DataLase’s coding and marking technologies and Macsa’s global distribution network.

September 3, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Refillable and Reusable Packaging Study

A new report from UK packaging consultancy, ThePackHub, provides analysis and insight from a global perspective. The review includes a summary of more than 140 of the latest refillable and reusable packaging innovations from around the world.

September 2, 2020