Plastics/resins

Flat wine bottle for e-commerce is a Dow Diamond finalist

A flat, Bordeaux-style wine bottle that easily fits through U.K. households’ letterboxes is named a Diamond finalist in The Dow Chemical Company’s 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation.

September 16, 2018

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Volpak hosted Volpak Innovation Days to showcase its latest technological advancements

At the end of June, Spanish manufacturer Volpak hosted the Volpak Innovation Days, a self-organized event held at its headquarters, which also involved first class technology partners.

September 14, 2018

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Veteran packaging innovator Michael Okoroafor to be honored in Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame

With more than 40 patents to his name and a rich history of innovation behind him—think Coca-Cola’s PlantBottle™, the Dip N’ Squeeze at Heinz, and the McCormick "First Choice"—Dr. Michael Okoroafor certainly qualifies for membership in the PMMI Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame.

September 14, 2018

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Find out who won Dow’s 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation

Award winners represent the best packaging innovations for technological advancement, sustainability, and enhanced user experience. Over the coming weeks, Packaging World will provide a detailed profile of each Diamond Award Finalist.

September 12, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

PepsiCo joins NaturALL Bottle Alliance

The alliance, a research consortium developed by Danone, Nestle Waters, and Origin Materials, is making progress on developing and introducing a 100% bio-based PET beverage bottle.

September 11, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Is garbology accurate about packaging?

It almost seems that one can’t talk trash without mentioning packaging.

September 11, 2018

Sustainability

Philadelphia Eagles partner with resin supplier for recycling program

In addition to conducting a nine-year recycling program for bottle caps, the two organizations will create an online education platform to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

September 10, 2018

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Hall of Fame returns

After a brief hiatus, PMMI will again be honoring industry professionals via the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Here, we introduce the Class of 2018.

September 4, 2018

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Packaging gives stunt a snowball’s chance

To highlight its creative chops, this Minnesota ad agency set up an interactive experience at the 2018 Minneapolis SuperBowl. The package made it possible to give visitors a taste of the host city’s local flair.

September 4, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

A Hall of Famer peers into the future

Soon to be inducted into the PMMI Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame, McCormick’s Michael Okoroafor shares a few insights.

September 4, 2018

Sustainability

E-com baby food keeps cool in compostable, recyclable packaging

California company delivering fresh meals for babies opts for cold-chain packaging made from plant fiber with components that can be composted and recycled.

September 2, 2018

Recycling

PET for aseptic milk

Huanlejia, well-known as a Chinese producer of food and beverages, recently switched from HDPE to PET bottles for its coconut milk; its main objectives in this change were to reinforce brand image and increase production speed.

August 31, 2018

Recycling

Vacuum skin-packed salmon

More and more skin packs are showing up on retail shelves around the world these days, as the advantages of this pack format can be pretty compelling.

August 29, 2018