Operational Excellence

Packaging Consultants Council is Back

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) has relaunched the PCC as a central hub for companies seeking packaging experts and consultants with diverse industry experience.

October 14, 2024

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Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires Alpine Laser LLC

Machine Solutions Inc.

Partnership enhances the premier one-stop manufacturing solutions provider for medical device manufacturers worldwide.

October 9, 2024

Operational Excellence

Looking Back to Look Forward: 6 Long-Term Packaging Trends to Watch

According to PTIS, the industry is about to embark on a transformation driven toward a circular economy of packaging where recycling plays a role but coupled with far more reusable/refillable and compostable packs, driven by the digitization of packaging.

October 7, 2024

PMMI News

One-Minute Survey: What Materials Interest You?

What’s on your mind? Please answer these quick questions to tell us more about what you want to see in Packaging World.

October 7, 2024

Filling, Capping & Closing

Cristalia Implements PET Bottle with Integral Handle

This bottled water producer says it differentiated itself on the shelf, improved its appearance, added supply chain-friendly robustness, and upgraded its sustainability profile, all without sacrificing the integral handle consumers love.

October 4, 2024

Recycling

How2Recycle Taps Recycle Check for Adaptive, Localized Package Disposal Instructions

How2Recycle & The Recycling Partnership launched a dynamic, QR-based label that accesses the National Recycling Database to simplify consumer recycling behavior. Scanning the code conveys real-time localized H2R info. Danone's Silk brand already on board.

October 3, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon’s SIOC Rebranded as SIPP; Brands Still Flock to Participate

Amazon says its e-commerce packaging program, now with a new acronym, reduces waste and enhances customer experience by designing products specifically for online shipping, eliminating unnecessary materials and promoting sustainability.

October 2, 2024

Package Design

Diageo and Nestlé Increase Inclusivity with Accessible QR code

Major brands have implemented Accessible QR (AQR) codes across several product lines to improve user experiences and inclusivity in product information access.

September 30, 2024

Package Design

Diageo Adds to Paper-Based Bottle Portfolio, Now With Johnnie Walker

After similar successful trials Diageo launches a 70cl paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label at Edinburgh's 1820 bar, aiming to assess its performance in a bar environment.

September 26, 2024

Package Design

ZenToes Unveils New Packaging Design to Bring Fresh Fun to Foot Care

ZenToes

Woman-owned brand debuts vibrant new look and colorful product innovations.

September 25, 2024

Webinars

Perfect Packaging Design Driven by MODSIM

In this webinar, we will showcase how simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, with advanced solver technology, helps to replace time-consuming physical prototypes with much faster simulations.

October 8, 2024

Sponsors: Dassault Systèmes

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Sustainable Packaging

Best Buy Collaborates with Sealed Air on Sustainable Packaging Solutions

The major electronics retailer partnered with Sealed Air to introduce packaging solutions with higher recycled content.

September 6, 2024

Package Design

Coca-Cola, Chanel, and Carmencita Introduce Packaging Designed for User Engagement

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging innovations designed for user engagement from Coca-Cola, Chanel, and Carmencita from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

September 4, 2024