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Pepsi Learners Become Leaders

PepsiCo put an initial group of 20 package developers through IoPP’s Certified Packaging Professional program in 2018. Another 20 will complete the program in 2019 as part of the company’s game-changing effort to become a packaging leader.

September 4, 2019

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And the 2019 Technology Excellence Awards goes to …

Winners of inaugural honors decided at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO

September 4, 2019

Cartons and boxes

Grass-fed organic milk goes aseptic

In what’s described as a first, 100% grass-fed organic milk is now available in shelf-stable, single-serve cartons.

August 30, 2019

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Growing PACK EXPO Las Vegas to Roll Out Fresh Features

Appropriate for a locale synonymous with playing cards and illusionists, the biggest event in packaging this year has a handful of new tricks up its sleeve.

August 29, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Survey: 85% of consumers recycle

While a majority of respondents to a new survey report that they do recycle, 44% don’t believe that those materials are actually being recycled.

August 28, 2019

Recycling

Flexible packaging and glass beverage packaging dominate Australasia pack types

The Australasia packaging market, which is 85% Australia and 15% New Zealand and surrounding islands, is also seeing a demand for small and environmentally friendly packaging.

August 27, 2019

Sustainability

Dasani uncaps a record number of more-sustainable packaging options

Among them, a bottle using rPET with plant-based plastic, two new aluminum package formats, a lighter-weight PET bottle, and a package-less, customizable water dispensing system.

August 24, 2019

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Justin’s snack-expansion seeks innovation and sustainability

This emerging brand has found growth through variety, innovative organic products, and now the snack aisle.

August 22, 2019

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PMMI Media Group launches MundoPMMI.com

From the publishers of Packaging World, comes Mundo PMMI, a new Spanish-language media brand for professionals in packaging, food and beverage processing, and industrial automation in Latin America.

August 21, 2019

Recycling

Yards Brewing prints pilot metal can projects at new Crown design studio

Not only making aluminum can designs come to life in short runs for piloting and prototyping, brewers are also using Crown's facility to streamline the process from concept to reality.

August 20, 2019

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Demand for sustainability spurring changes in packaging, Smithers Pira report says

The objective to make packaging more sustainable and the resulting impetus for material transition is a significant industry dynamic that is outlined in the new report from Smithers Pira, The Future of Paper vs Plastic Packaging to 2024. This market report values the global packaging market in 2018 at more than $850 billion with steady and consistent growth forecast to continue.

August 19, 2019

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Packsize receives national and local business program honors

Packsize received three national and local business program honors that call attention to the manufacturing technology company’s role in responsibly protecting, preserving, and improving the environment.

August 16, 2019

Converting equipment

How To Make a Better PET Bottle

Automated Blowmolder Control systems help this Mexican converter meet quality, scheduling, and performance targets for its through-the-wall customer.

August 16, 2019