Packaging Digest

29/07/2024

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has vowed to make the Olympic Games the first major event without single-use . Sponsor Coca-Cola is on board, sort of...

Here's how they plan to accomplish this milestone: https://utm.io/uhgoE

23/07/2024

What Does the Investment Portfolio of JD Vance Tell Us About the Future of Medical Packaging?

Dive into strategic insights behind investments by the nominee for vice president and discover how his vision for decentralization, patient consumerism, and automation could reshape your future. https://utm.io/uhfdt

22/07/2024

Are We at the Tipping Point for ‘Paperization’ in ?

For July “Plastic Free” month, we look at the popular alternative: paper. https://utm.io/uheVD

16/07/2024

Trump Shooting Has Connections to Packaging

The location of the shooting and at least two of the victims had strong ties to the packaging industry.

Read the full story here: https://utm.io/uhc42

12/07/2024

You can still make plenty of progress on your goals, even as deadlines loom.

Here are great tips on how your can be recyclable, reusable, compostable, or increase its recycled content and reduce virgin material: https://utm.io/uhctL

09/07/2024

Policies are evolving domestically and abroad, but a knowledgeable partner — and the list of consultants in this article — can help you prepare your extended producer responsibility plan. Click here for more: https://utm.io/ug9uo

08/07/2024

Has Packaging Reached its Digital Transformation Moment?

Data-driven tools and processes will drive changes, from design to and EPR compliance.

Read the full story here: https://utm.io/ug9cd

02/07/2024

Here’s how you can design future-ready for your that will best leverage the newest technologies and innovations. https://utm.io/ug7PC

28/06/2024

Amazon announced last week that 95% of its cushioning for packages shipped in boxes in North America is now paper filler. The expectation is that the company will be at 100% by end of year.

Is this better for the environment? Read the latest insights from Lisa McTigue Pierce to find out more: https://utm.io/ug7bR

26/06/2024

In response to a strong demand for - education, the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is launching a Fundamentals of Sustainable Packaging course. It will be taught for the first time September 10-12, 2024, at Printpack in Atlanta.

Click here to learn more 👉 https://utm.io/ug6o9

25/06/2024

This Water Bottle Diverts Ocean-Bound Plastic

In partnership with rePurpose Global, the sale of each Chlorophyll Water bottle supports the equivalent recovery of one -bound bottle. Learn more here: https://utm.io/ug51d

24/06/2024

Bottled Water Microplastics Litigation Is Making a Splash

Plaintiffs argue companies that make and sell bottled water have violated consumer protection statutes by labeling their as “natural” when the products allegedly contain .

Read the full story here 🔗 https://utm.io/ug5Gm

20/06/2024

Bio-based coatings offer a cost-effective opportunity to replace petroleum-based coatings with recyclable, compostable materials to reduce carbon footprint.

Discover insights from Scott Hyland, Project Leader, Coatings Applications, Customer Solutions Product Innovation at Ingredion, right here: https://utm.io/ug4gZ

18/06/2024

With Earth Day Stop Food Waste this week, we consider how brands and stakeholders can leverage packaging to reduce food waste.

18/06/2024

Keurig Dr Pepper has refreshed the US graphics for its iconic Canada Dry brand for the first time since 2010.

The packaging update adds modern appeal while paying homage to the brand’s long history. Find out more here:

A packaging update for the classic brand adds modern appeal while paying homage to the brand’s long history. Plus: a new flavor.

17/06/2024

The Consumer Goods Forum assembled some of the biggest names in the fast-moving consumer packaged goods world at its 2024 Global Summit, June 12-14.

Here’s what the CPG leaders from Unilever, Walmart, The Coca-Cola Company, and AS Watson Group had to say about , consumers, and .

Executives from Unilever, Walmart, The Coca-Cola Co., and AS Watson Group, give insight into consumer shifts and how their brands deliver on those evolving needs.

13/06/2024

The Power of Connected Packaging: Driving Revenue Through Consumer Connections

The benefits of using QR codes for smart packaging — and best practices for adopting them to strengthen retail consumer relationships and your brand’s position. https://utm.io/ug2aj

The benefits of using QR codes for smart packaging — and best practices for adopting them to strengthen retail consumer relationships and your brand’s position.

10/06/2024

Last week at in Charlotte, NC, the Clemson University Department of Food, Nutrition & Packaging Sciences announced the expansion of their healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging programs, debuting this summer. The new lab will focus 75% on research and 25% on teaching.

Read our latest article to learn more about this exciting development and its potential impact! https://utm.io/ug171

Get the scoop on Clemson's plan to debut a packaging lab focused on pharmaceutical and medical packaging in August 2024.

29/05/2024

Make worthy connections at Informa Markets - Engineering South 2024! Engineers and designers, this is your chance to meet new kindred spirits and expand your network. 🌟

Read the article to discover all the networking events waiting for you at the show! https://utm.io/ugZNY

Engineers and designers alike will find kindred spirits at the upcoming event to grow their networks.

28/05/2024

New limited-edition collector bottles for BodyArmor Sports Drink customize an experience for fans.

These bottles celebrate the recent release of 3 new products, featuring experiences across baseball, football, car racing, and more. ⚾️🏈🏎

Check out the here!

Augmented reality labels on collectable bottles give fans an intimate experience with popular athletes.

23/05/2024

One color makes seem sweeter, and another makes them more refreshing. Which is which?

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One color makes beverages seem sweeter, and another makes them more refreshing. Which is which?

22/05/2024

The medical community gathered in San Diego May 14-16 for the third annual thePACKout conference, an event “for healthcare packaging professionals by healthcare packaging professionals.”

Check out this short video and click here [https://utm.io/ugXVk] to watch the full recap!

21/05/2024

Sapporo-Stone Brewing and the University of Southern California Athletics joined forces to create a with co-branded that resonates with regional college sports fans.

Have you had a chance to experience this unique blend yet? Discover more details here:

Packaging for a pale ale from Sapporo-Stone Brewing and USC combines brand imagery from both the brewer and the Trojans.

20/05/2024

OREO's New Star Wars Cookie Packs Pack a Secret

Will your special-edition cookie contain characters for the light side or the dark side of the Force?

Will your special-edition cookie packaging contain characters for the light side or the dark side of the Force?

07/05/2024

How do gear pump fillers work? Once you know, you may specify gear pump fillers more often because of their simplicity and accuracy in filling liquids.

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Once you know, you may specify gear pump fillers more often because of their simplicity and accuracy in filling liquids.

02/05/2024

Pop-Tarts releases “Trat-Pop” limited-edition responding to the film 'Unfrosted', written by and starring Jerry Seinfeld. Check out the details here:

Pop-Tarts brand releases “Trat-Pop” limited-edition packaging responding to a Netflix film parody written by and starring Jerry Seinfeld.

01/05/2024

Food & Beverage Packaging News:
Packaging Can Work Harder to Prevent Food Waste
General Mill’s Healthy New Snacks
Daisy’s Dairy Case Dance
Gets 20x Better Barrier
Where’s Your Packaged Food? FDA Will Need to Know
Conagra to Close Birds Eye Plant
📰 https://utm.io/ugTbG

30/04/2024

What Do Disneyland and Packaging Have in Common?

Medtronic’s James Inabinett will reveal how Disney Imagineering concepts can revolutionize design at thePACKout conference during his session titled “Package Imagineering: Sparking Creative Package Designs through Disney Thinking.” https://utm.io/ugSYC

Medtronic’s James Inabinett will reveal how Disney Imagineering concepts can revolutionize packaging design at thePACKout conference.

26/04/2024

Maybe you can have it all! If you’ve been looking for that is curbside recyclable and offers affordable high barrier to oxygen, moisture, and oil with less plastic or chemicals, read on...

New HyperBarrier coating gives paper-based flexible packaging a massive leap in polyolefin oxygen and moisture barrier — offering EVOH, foil, and metallization alternatives — without ruining curbside recyclability.

25/04/2024

Feeling pressure from FDA's traceability deadline? Sojo Shield is a game-changing, real-time solution that uses , , , and QR codes.

Here's what you need to know:

Feeling pressure from FDA's traceability deadline? Sojo Shield is a game-changing, real-time solution that uses blockchain, geo-location, AI, and QR codes.