Sustainability

DuPont awards unique detergent bottles

Method uses packaging shape and clear PET bottles that allows consumers to see the colorful liquid cleaners inside. The 100% post-consumer recycled bottles use an oriented pour spout and ergonomic design that are consumer friendly.

June 7, 2016

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Cartons and boxes

Intelligent wine packaging takes place of sommelier

RFID-enabled wine cartridge works with dispenser to adjust the system for the perfect pour, while WiFi technology allows the user to track their wine preferences via smartphone.

June 6, 2016

Home

News shapes the PACK EXPO experience

Some of us still “read and rip” daily print newspapers and weekly and/or monthly analyses of news events that can affect our professional lives, but it’s been decades since our primary source of general news was a TV anchorman and our only sources of industry news and developments were monthly “trade magazines.”

June 1, 2016

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Finding the sweet spot in e-commerce packaging

Packaging machinery and materials suppliers introduce new technologies to help e-commerce retailers meet consumer requirements for product protection, sustainability, and cost.

June 1, 2016

Sustainability

Nestlé Waters' green schemes

Newly appointed Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for Nestlé Waters North America Nelson Switzer talks about the company’s positions on greener packaging trends, including recycling, Extended Producer Responsibility, and bioplastics.

June 1, 2016

Containers

PakTech invests in an Australia warehouse for faster fulfillment

The new Sydney distribution location meets growing demand for 6Pak and QuadPak can carriers.

May 31, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. Glass Recycling Coalition formed

Nearly two-dozen beverage industry members across the supply chain form coalition to create an efficient system for glass recycling.

May 30, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable plastics a $3.5 billion savings opportunity

New paper outlines environmental and financial opportunities for those companies using sustainable plastics and provides recommendations on overcoming barriers to their use.

May 29, 2016

Flexibles

Printpack wins Gold DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation

Printpack won innovation-minded awards for a pouch package that replaces a tradition aerosol can.

May 26, 2016

Contract packaging

Craft brewing—quick hits

As anyone who attended the recent Craft Brewers Conference can readily attest, craft brewing is a happening scene. Here’s a glimpse at developments now unfolding.

May 24, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Legislation proposed to standardize food date labeling

The current range of food date labeling systems on packages causes consumer confusion, resulting in food waste. Legislation seeks to standardize wording for clarity.

May 23, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Suppliers show a lot of skin at IFFA meat show

Packaging technologies enabling extended shelf-life, preservative-free, and convenient meat, seafood, and ready meals dominate IFFA 2016. Big among them: Vacuum Skin Packaging.

May 22, 2016

Contract Packaging

Five tips for reducing SKUs and managing packaging specifications

Grimmway Farms attests Specright software solution a 'no brainer' for unifying packaging specifications for branded and co-pack operations.

May 16, 2016