Packaging Digest

06/01/2025

Ozempic, its rivals, and the overall parenteral drug sector have made an industry-shaping impact. Here's how consumer demands for GLP-1s drove pharma M&A in 2024:

Ozempic, its rivals, and the overall parenteral drug sector have industry-shaping impact.

21/12/2024

Packaging remains a top priority for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, but some challenges still feel like uphill battles.

Packaging Digest spoke with Rebecca Marciniak, partner at Roland Berger, to explore the latest trends and hurdles in . Her expert insights shed light on what’s shaping the industry right now.

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An expert in market trends weighs in on evolving sustainability goals, bio-based packaging trends, EPR ramifications, and de-stocking implications.

20/12/2024

PepsiCo and pay homage to the with a new seasonal flavor, Pepsi Zero Sugar Gingerbread, packaged in limited-edition mini cans.

Would you give it a try?

Pepsi spokesman Shaquille O’Neal cuts up on a mini holiday-baking show to promote the gingerbread-themed mini cans.

16/12/2024

🎄🍺 Anheuser-Busch is bringing the holiday cheer with a festive and nostalgic twist!

The new limited-edition holiday cans feature the iconic Clydesdales and Labrador, traveling through snowy scenes to deliver —a nod to their beloved 2024 Super Bowl ad. Plus, there’s a holiday version of the commercial to match.

This year’s Budweiser holiday can celebrates the season with a wintry, dog-and-Clydesdale packaging design.

09/12/2024

Sustainable Manufacturing Expo announces its supporting industry partners for the upcoming launch event on Feb. 4-5, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California! The new Sustainable Manufacturing Expo is Informa Markets - Engineering’s premier US event dedicated to advancing sustainable manufacturing processes and is co-located with Informa Markets - Engineering’s flagship event MD&M West.

Key partners will contribute through curated education, member networking, and more. Check out the exclusive list of Sustainable Manufacturing Expo’s partners and collaborators here:

Through educational programs, networking events, and exhibits, industry players will show how investing in sustainability today ensures the economic and environmental health of organizations and the planet.

03/12/2024

Da Bears ‘Bear Down’ on Waste with Reusable Cups at Chicago’s Soldier Field

The new pilot program is a team effort led by Keurig Dr Pepper and Bold Reuse, and fosters greater circularity. Read the full story here:

The new pilot program is a team effort led by Keurig Dr Pepper and Bold Reuse, and fosters greater packaging circularity.

02/12/2024

Coke Goes Nationwide with rPET Bottles

The 20-oz bottles, with 100% recycled content, are now nationwide on US retail shelves, significantly reducing the use of non-recycled PET. https://www.utm.io/uhMjN

The 20-oz bottles, with 100% recycled content, are now nationwide on US retail shelves, significantly reducing the use of non-recycled PET.

26/11/2024

Campbell’s Changes Name; Is the Packaging Next?

Mark Clouse, President/CEO, addresses the fate of the company’s iconic red-and-white soup labels, which debuted 126 years ago. https://www.utm.io/uhK9i

Mark Clouse, President/CEO, addresses the fate of the company’s iconic red-and-white soup labels, which debuted 126 years ago.

25/11/2024

Didn’t make it to ADM Montréal this year? Let's catch you up on some of the fantastic products on display. https://www.utm.io/uhKMD

Didn’t make it to ADM Montréal this year? Here are some of the products you missed.

21/11/2024

James Cropper - Redefining Paper - Making a Material Difference

James Cropper integrates technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability to form fibre into paper packaging solutions. Unlike traditional paper converting, which often involves a fragmented and lengthy supply chain, their Tailor Made service streamlines the process. By combining papermaking, creative enhancements, textures or patterns, and moulded fibre capabilities under one roof, they unlock limitless possibilities for your projects. https://paperandpackaging.jamescropper.com/

15/11/2024

November 15 is America Recycles Day! ♻️ Without a doubt, and continue to be top issues influencing the growth and progress of the .

So where are we today with recycling different materials? Let’s explore some current stats. https://utm.io/uhIPW

14/11/2024

Oops! A major error for toy dolls has people in an uproar, or in a frenzy to get theirs before they are gone. Find out more here: https://www.utm.io/uhIvz

Packaging for special-edition “Wicked” dolls includes an adult-website address that is inappropriate for children.

13/11/2024

This week (Nov. 13-14) marks the return of Advanced Design & Manufacturing Montréal, the exhibition and educational and training conference that brings together six advanced manufacturing and packaging areas at an all-in-one industry-wide event.

This year’s Montréal visitors will see the latest in , labeling, and , manufacturing equipment, , and flexible . Will you be there to see it all? https://www.utm.io/uhIb8

Co-located at ADM Montréal, this year’s show boasts the latest trends and technologies in design and manufacturing, plus a full slate of informative packaging education and training events.

11/11/2024

A win for the US presidency seems like a blow for environmental advancements as federal policy will likely shift. What hope is there for the future?

Listen and learn more as Packaging Digest Executive Editor Lisa McTigue Pierce dives into the topic. https://www.utm.io/uhHzH

11/11/2024

Did you know 71% of consumers have noticed , and 66% now boycott certain products? As drives costs up, many CPG companies are reducing product sizes instead of raising prices — and shoppers are clearly taking note!

Here's how shrinkflation impacts our everyday purchases.

Consumers boycott products that experience shrinkflation, yet a third of products in the study have dropped in size and increased in price.

08/11/2024

The final day of still had plenty of activity! We filled our last day with insights on a new combination-style weigher, a water clean-up operation that benefits plastic pallets, and some answers to the many questions about extended producer responsibility (EPR) in America.

Check out our final recap of some of the best things we saw and heard this week at PACK EXPO!

The last day of the show still had plenty of activity and we share info about a new combination-style weigher, a water clean-up operation that benefits plastic pallets, and some answers to the many questions about extended producer responsibility (EPR) in America.

07/11/2024

Spotted at PACK EXPO: A clever cost-saving idea at the Serac booth! (S-1726)

Talking with Sales Director Guillaume LOUIS, Executive Editor Lisa McTigue Pierce noticed how simple the unloading was for the new-in-the-US Linea XS cup filler. Louis told Pierce the system was designed with a mix of servo and mechanical motion to keep costs down vs all-servo. How much down? “Up to 30%!”

06/11/2024

PACK EXPO 2024: Day 2 Highlights 🚀

From groundbreaking tech to sustainable solutions, here’s what caught our eye:
✨ A UV laser printer with changeless changeover
🤖 AI-powered inspection system
💡 Innovations from The Packaging Challenge
🔍 Insights on multilayer mono materials
♻️ Recycling solutions for shrink-sleeve labeled bottles

And so much more! Watch our recap video to see more! https://www.utm.io/uhGpA

A special thank you to our contributors: Lisa McTigue Pierce; Bob Sperber; John Henry; Jessie Schwartz; Meaghan Ziemba

We saw a new UV laser printer with changeless changeover, an inspection system powered by artificial intelligence, innovation via The Packaging Challenge, insight into multilayer mono materials, a recycling solution for bottles decorated with shrink-sleeve labels, and a powerful “energy” label o...