Operational Excellence

Five Trends that will Define the CPG Industry Post-COVID

According to the Consumer Brands Association, the post-pandemic outlook shows five major trends that will affect CPG companies, from consumer-influenced, to logistics and supply chain.

March 31, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging: Page 20

Operational Excellence

Macro Trends Impacting Consumers, Retailers, and Product Manufacturers in 2021

At the opening of the 2021 ISTA Forum TransPack and TempPack, the post-COVID state of consumer products and retail industries was the topic of discussion.

March 31, 2021

Sustainability

Ranpak Paper Packaging Products Receive FSC Certification

Ranpak

Ranpak Holdings’ European manufacturing facilities obtained a Chain of Custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). All Ranpak packaging products produced for the European, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific markets will be FSC certified.

March 24, 2021

Operational Excellence

ISTA Forum Focuses on Packaging for Transport, and Temp Controlled Packaging

International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)

The 2021 Virtual ISTA Forum, including TransPack and TempPack, will be held on Tuesday, March 30th and Wednesday, March 31st.

March 22, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Heinz UK Launches Recyclable Paperboard Multipack to Replace LDPE Shrink

The new Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve design features a robust and convenient handle that enables consumers to carry multiple cans of Heinz Soups, Beanz, and Pasta products without plastic shrink film.

March 16, 2021

Sustainability

PAC Machinery Introduces Material for Sustainable E-commerce Mailer Bags

PAC Machinery

PAC Machinery announced the availability of its proprietary Recylene brand recycled/recyclable bag material. The new material blend features a unique formula containing over 50% recycled content.

March 12, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Subscription D2C Supplement Brand Makes Sustainable Impression at Unboxing

A new-to-science fatty acid supplement promises to improve longevity. Seraphina Therapeutics created a sustainability-minded D2C packaging and unboxing experience to align with and amplify the discovery.

March 12, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainability Still a Global Key Packaging Focus, Despite COVID

The packaging industry is in high gear as the pandemic enters year two, searching for innovative solutions to sustainable packaging and e-commerce design demands.

March 9, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Lenox Optimizes Wine Glass Packaging for Amazon Shipping

A packaging redesign for tableware brand Lenox for its red wine glasses hits the sweet spot, providing both enhanced sustainability and greater product protection for Amazon’s Frustration-Free Packaging requirements.

February 26, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis to Open Pennsylvania Manufacturing Facility

Pregis

Pregis is opening a 300,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Bethel, Penn., to produce lightweight, recyclable all-paper cushioned mailers to support demand in the Northeastern region of North America.

February 25, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Cannabis, CBD Sagas About to Get Real

If you have been waiting and hoping for a federal change in law or policy about cannabis and CBD products, it’s OK to start holding your breath now, because real changes are likelier than ever during 2021.

February 24, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Solution Focused E-Commerce Packaging Trends to Know

Sustainability and customer experience are at the forefront of e-commerce innovations.

February 15, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

D2C Proteins' Thermal Insulation Sits at the Intersection of E-Comm and Sustainability

This e-comm startup hit the big time only a couple of months ago. A big step in getting there was bolstering its package sustainability profile to better align with its brand positioning.

February 8, 2021