Sustainability

Protein Industry Adapts to Pandemic-Driven Increase in E-Commerce

Protein industry brands saw e-commerce sales more than double for some products in 2020, and consumer trends indicate online meat buying won’t subside any time soon.

October 7, 2022

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FANUC to Demonstrate Robot and Cobot Solutions at PACK EXPO International

FANUC America

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-6116! FANUC America will highlight its latest robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing, and palletizing.

October 5, 2022

Flexibles

Compostable, Bio-based Bag Fits Wonky Bread’s Eco-Friendly Ethos

D2C company Earth & Wheat switches from a fossil-based bag to a compostable one made from renewable resources to ship its mixed bakery bread varieties that have been rescued from becoming waste.

September 23, 2022

Robotics

Hai Robotics, Winit Partner to Boosts E-commerce Warehouse Automation in the UK

Hai Robotics

In late 2021, Hai Robotics, provider of autonomous case handling robotic systems for warehouse logistics provided Winit, a Shanghai-based cross-border warehouse operator with 100 robots to help workers pick and sort goods.

September 14, 2022

Retail display packaging

Tim Walsh Appointed Chief Financial Officer of Vanguard Companies

Vanguard Packaging

Walsh will own and manage Vanguard’s financials and drive value via targeted corporate initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions and organizational development as the company scales growth nationally.

September 13, 2022

Flexibles

Outdoor Clothier Finisterre is First with Water-Soluble Garment Bag

The ocean-safe, biodegradable Leave No Trace bag is made from PVOH that can be disposed of by running warm or hot water over it.

September 8, 2022

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Weber to Showcase Labeling Systems and Celebrate its 90th Anniversary at PACK EXPO International

Weber Packaging Solutions

At PACK EXPO International, Booth, S-3642, Weber will demonstrate three of its newest high-speed print-apply labeling systems: Model 4050, LA-6000, and Legi-Flex 6100 SLAM.

September 7, 2022

Sustainability

Smithers to Host E-Pack US 2022

Smithers

Smithers, a testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, will host the 5th Annual E-Pack US 2022—Gaining Insight on Today’s Ecommerce Packaging at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel on October 19-20.

August 31, 2022

Flexible packaging

PAC Worldwide Sorts Through the Mixed Bin of Recycling Terms

Flexible packaging manufacturer’s infographic aims to shrink knowledge gap between industry and consumer.

August 24, 2022

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon and Other Brands Develop Innovative E-Commerce Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of e-commerce packaging solutions from Amazon and others from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

August 21, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

IoPP’s AmeriStar Awards Highlight 2022 Packaging Achievements

Sustainability remains a primary packaging innovation driver, but function, user-friendliness, consumer experience, aesthetics, and convenience don’t take a back seat in this year’s crop of award winners.

August 12, 2022

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Examining the Intricacies of Containerized Cargo

After the disruptions brought on by COVID-19, forward-thinking companies are asking whether they know enough about containerized cargo.

August 9, 2022

Robotics

D2C Zenni Optical Eyes Robotic Order Fulfillment Automation

Three robotic bagging systems are to be deployed at Zenni’s Northern California customer fulfillment center. The job description calls for visual acuity, precision, dexterity, and tireless work ethic. Robots have that market practically cornered.

June 27, 2022