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

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DuPont Awards 2016 announced

DuPont has announced its 2016 Awards for Packaging Innovation, recognizing companies that have responded to worldwide demand for improvements in customer product experiences and sustainability.

May 16, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Johnsonville transitions to recycled-content PS meat tray

As part of its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, Johnsonville Sausage has switched to a polystyrene tray that contains 25% recycled material for a range of its products.

May 15, 2016

Recycling

Which beverage package format will dominate through 2020?

A new market research report estimates the market growth for beverage packaging through 2020 by material, including plastic, glass, paperboard, and metal.

May 14, 2016

Labels

SmartMouth triumphs with dual pour-spout delivery

Dual-spout closure mixes two solutions from two bottles, focusing on the consumer user experience, package functionality and materials compatibility.

May 12, 2016

Flexibles

ICA TriNova Uses Dual-Chamber Pouch For Cleaning, Deodorizing

Frangible seal allows two granular chemicals to mix and release a vapor that cleans and deodorizes industrial areas.

May 10, 2016

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Paper packaging responding to challenges

Paper packaging brings “mountains” of considerations to “cut” through, its own take on Paper, Rock, Scissors.

May 9, 2016

Containers

Putting the shine back in Turtle Wax

A multi-year packaging design project brings a jumble of trigger bottle styles, colors, and labels under one custom, standardized structure, while energizing the look and feel of the brand.

May 8, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Placon honors the legacy of pioneering founder Tom Mohs

Placon founder Tom Mohs, who recently passed away at 77, was an industry leader in thermoforming for 50 years.

May 6, 2016

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Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards Winners Announced

McCormick & Company and Olam Spices & Vegetable Ingredients Receive First Place

May 5, 2016

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PLCopen Software Construction Guidelines released

The PLCopen Coding Guidelines version 1.0, part of the Software Construction Guidelines initiative, have been released and are available

May 5, 2016

E-commerce/D2C packaging

How e-commerce is changing the packaging landscape

With e-commerce sales of grocery products predicted to grow to $18 billion by year-end 2018, CPGs struggle to understand its impact on traditional packaging supply chains.

May 3, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Unilever urges bathroom empties recycling

To meet its goals to maximize recycled content in its packaging, Unilever needs more PCR plastics. A new campaign aims to educate consumers on bathroom empties recycling.

May 3, 2016