Sustainable Packaging

FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS

The FDA is currently monitoring a phase-out of short chain PFAS and proposing regulatory changes to improve its ability to revoke food contact authorizations for such substances.

November 20, 2023

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Robotics

Automated Prescription Filling Opportunities Open for OEMs

Automation opportunities are opening in the pharmaceutical industry through new trends in adherence packaging and blended central fill facilities.

November 17, 2023

Material handling

Suppliers Find Strategies to Minimize Supply Chain Issues

Between short-term changes like international sourcing and long-lasting adjustments like onshoring, suppliers are taking protective measures against supply chain issues.

November 10, 2023

Operational Excellence

State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening

Companies need to be mindful of both incoming PFAS regulations and how PFAS might be present in their operations to stay safe from legal trouble.

November 10, 2023

Operational Excellence

Machine Producers Find Strategies to Fight Inflation

Packaging machinery suppliers have employed a few notable strategies to minimize risk and cut costs in recent years.

November 1, 2023

Operational Excellence

CPGs Outsource Logistics for Flexibility and Scalability

About half of CPG direct-to-consumer shipping is being outsourced, and companies are finding a host of benefits from these services.

October 27, 2023

Operational Excellence

HazerBaba Purchases Metal Detector to Support Growth

Turkish food brand HazerBaba’s new inspection solution supports its manufacturing growth while maintaining its quality certifications.

October 25, 2023

Digital Transformation

AI and Manufacturing: Nothing to Be Afraid of

An AI expert at PMMI's Annual Meeting breaks down AI and how it can benefit packaging and processing.

October 24, 2023

Operational Excellence

Old Buildings, Limited Space Deter CPG Warehouse Automation

From decades-old buildings to shortsighted planning through COVID, CPGs are struggling to find the space for warehouse automation.

October 19, 2023

Operational Excellence

D2C Complexities Create Opportunity for Automation

D2C product distribution may increase by 25% in coming years, creating opportunity for automation to solve the channel’s challenges.

October 13, 2023

Operational Excellence

Outsourcing Popular Among Dairy Producers

Most dairy processors are outsourcing technical aspects of their business, including machine installation, packaging, and data management.

October 5, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Colgate-Palmolive’s Sustainability Plan Spans Packaging Lifecycle

Cecilia Coates, Sustainability & Digital Transformation, Colgate-Palmolive, detailed her company’s plan for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040 at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023. Packaging World was there to learn more.

October 5, 2023

Operational Excellence

Dairy Product Innovations Match Consumer Demand

Dairy product innovations like probiotic additives and sugar reduction are being developed in response to consumer trends.

September 29, 2023