Sustainable Packaging

Mattress Company Moves to Paper for Roll-Packed Products

A successful switch from PE to paper for organic mattress and bedding company Naturepedic is a case study in CPG and machinery supplier collaboration.

March 7, 2024

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Robotics

Amazon Invests in AI-Powered Packaging Sortation Robots for MRFs

Glacier gets $7.7M in funding from Amazon among others. The AI-based robotic tech improves sortation at recycling centers, promising actionable insights to companies like Amazon that both package products, and consume recycled materials in their packaging

March 6, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Jones Family of Companies Announces Growth and New Developments

Jones Family of Companies

Third-generation leader becomes majority shareholder as company expands production, acquires consulting firm, and enters automotive market.

March 4, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Live at FlexForum: Disconnects in 'Say' vs. 'Do' in E-comm Sustainability

Consumers and brand owners alike report that sustainability is king in e-comm packaging. And flexible packaging claims CO2-based bona fides. But do consumers know what that means? Do brands act on this demand? Research reveals a 'schizophrenic' landscape.

February 22, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Digital Printing Transforms Small Pet Select’s Packaging

For D2C Small Pet Select, what was once an understated kraft shipper is now a highly decorated, interactive branding device with beautiful colors, graphics, and messaging that enhances the consumer's unboxing experience with real porch appeal.

February 19, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

House Plant Box's D2C Biz Blossoms with Protective E-Comm Packaging

The rough and tumble, many-touch world of D2C and e-comm shipping can take a toll on any product, but live house plants were a particular challenge for brand House Plant Box. A sustainable, stylish, and robust pack system with bracing tabs did the trick.

February 15, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Amazon, Bacardi, and Nestlé Introduce Sustainable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of sustainable packaging innovations by Amazon Sweden, Bacardi, and Nestlé Brazil from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

February 12, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 1: Walmart Reducing E-Comm Packaging Waste

Our most clicked upon article of 2023 broke the news, last June, that Walmart was taking several steps to cut back on e-commerce packaging waste, from recyclable paper mailers to electric trucks. When Walmart makes a move, our industry wants to know.

January 2, 2024

Material handling

Pilz Unveils Safety Solution for AMRs

Pilz Automation Safety, LP

The safeguard was developed by automation technology supplier Pilz to ensure an efficient flow of goods in production and logistics handled by complex Autonomous Mobile Robots.

December 14, 2023

Shrink wrapping

Goodwin Adds E-Commerce Shrink-Wrap Machine

Goodwin Company

Contract manufacturer Goodwin Company's shrink-wrap machine allows brands to do what Amazon does at a significantly reduced cost.

December 14, 2023

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Enercon Unveils New Cap Seal Website

Enercon Industries Corp.

Enercon's cap sealers site is a resource for packagers to access easy-to-find product, application, and best practices information.

December 7, 2023

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Case Paper Promotes from Within

Case Paper

Melissa Culp, who's been with Case for over a decade, is named Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations of the paper and paperboard distributor for the printing and packaging industries.

December 7, 2023

E-commerce

Reelables Launches Smart Shipping Labels

Reelables

Reelables printable 5G Smart Labels function as the tracking device and are connected to a cellular network so shipments can be tracked as they move through the supply chain.

December 7, 2023