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Films offer eco-benefits!
http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/new-products/wipaks-winfresh-films-boast-sustainable-benefits-at-lower-temperatures/
Wipak (wipak.com) has addressed the increased pressure felt by food manufacturers to offer sustainable packaging solutions, with the introduction of a unique and energy efficient skin film which can be processed at temperatures considerably lower [...]
Major growth for corrugated because of this shopping trend...http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/major-growth-for-corrugated-in-the-e-commerce-packaging-market/
According to “The Future of Corrugated Packaging to 2023” from Smithers Pira (smitherspira.com), e-commerce is becoming a significant and high-growth opportunity for the corrugated packaging market to 2023. Despite the economic slowdown over the past [...]
Sustainable plus shrink wrapping equals a perfect union. http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/sustainable/latest-technology-in-shrink-wrapping-automation-supports-sustainability/
By: Al Kiggans Sustainability is growing in importance in all industry sectors. The packaging industry is no exception, considering its high usage of plastic and paper materials. Along with the need for increasingly higher process [...]
Everything you need to know about cannabis http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/a-look-at-the-cannabis-industry/
As more states legalize medical ma*****na, the U.S. cannabis industry has grown over 200% in the past five years, topping $7.3 billion according to the Here to Stay or Up in Smoke: A Look at [...]
In need of a digital solution? Georgia-Pacific http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/new-products/georgia-pacific-launches-hummingbird-digital-packaging-solutions/
Digital presses have revolutionized the packaging industry, delivering high-impact color and creating a new paradigm for versioning and customization. Despite its innovations, digitally printed packaging has not always offered solutions across the full spectrum of [...]
Looks good AMK Automation! http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/machinery/robotics-automation/amk-automation-corp-launches-new-website/
AMK Automation Corp. (amk.systems) recently launched a new comprehensive website to provide a full range of product information and motion control insight to the automation community in the U.S. The new site, located at amk.systems, [...]
Tabasco launches a new bottle http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/rigid-containers/mcilhenny-companys-tabasco-sauce-celebrates-150-years-with-anniversary-bottle/
Ardagh Group (ardaghgroup.com), a leading producer of glass containers for the food and beverage industries in the United States, collaborated with McIlhenny Company, producers of TABASCO® brand products, to introduce a 150th Anniversary bottle for the world’s [...]
New carafes make sharing easy http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/markets/beverage-packaging/nestle-usas-coffee-mate-brand-launches-ready-to-drink-cold-brew-coffee-in-multiple-serving-carafe-containers/
COFFEE-MATE® natural bliss®, a leader in all-natural coffee creamer since 2011, is making it easy for consumers to get their coffee fix this summer with the national launch of its ready-to-drink Cold Brew Coffee. COFFEE-MATE® [...]
Something new is coming to the coffee industry http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/markets/beverage-packaging/new-packaging-launches-for-the-coffee-industry/
Since March of 2018, the organic ground coffee “COFFEE³” has been on store shelves. The specialty of COFFEE³ is that the ground coffee is available in an InlineCan (inlinecan.com). The cube-shaped carton packaging was designed [...]
Looking for a different kind of boot camp? Paperboard Packaging http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/paperboard-corrugated-cartons/ppc-folding-carton-boot-camp-shows-converters-how-to-make-the-most-of-paperboard/
A group of newcomers to the paperboard packaging industry learned about the entire process of carton converting during the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) Folding Carton Boot Camp on May 8-9. Among other insights, participants learned how waste paperboard is a valuable asset [...]
Go red this Memorial Day! http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/absolut-goes-red-white-blue-with-new-limited-edition-bottle/
Absolut® unveils the summer’s best-dressed party favor – the limited-edition Absolut America bottle. Perfectly suited for any backyard barbecue or firework festival, Absolut America is bringing people together to celebrate, and support, America the beautiful [...]
Dairy snacks are perfect for on the go! http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/ptt-blog/dairy-snacks-a-new-culture/
We are in a time of frequent snacking. Most of us snack all day long, whether it’s breakfast on the go, snacking between meals, or as meal replacements. According to Mintel, millennials are more likely [...]
Cleaning products in packaging may be the future... http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/flexible/rejuvenate-marine-cleaning-line-goes-flexible/
Flexible Stand-Up Pouches Allow for Space Savings. By: Elisabeth Cuneo, Editor We chatted with President, CEO and Managing Member, Joe McDonnell of For Life Products. The company’s new Rejuvenate MARINE cleaning solutions was recognized by [...]
Survey says: Package design is key!
http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/paperboard-corrugated-cartons/new-survey-unveils-7-in-10-consumers-agree-packaging-design-can-influence-purchasing-decisions/
Ever wonder why consumers may choose one product over another? Sometimes the proof is in the packaging. A national study conducted by the Paper and Packaging Board (paperandpackaging.org) and IPSOS (ipsos.com) just in time for National Packaging Design Day shows [...]
New paper straws for carton drinks
http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/paperboard-corrugated-cartons/tetra-pak-to-develop-paper-straws-for-its-portion-size-carton-packages/
Tetra Pak (Tetrapakusa.com) aims to launch a paper straw that is suitable for its portion-sized carton packages before the end of the year, as part of a broader program aimed at addressing the issue of [...]
Snacking is big business, so we need little snacks! Hostess http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/markets/food/hostess-announces-launch-of-hostess-bakery-petites-as-company-looks-to-dive-into-the-premium-adult-snacking-market/
Responding to consumer demand for poppable treats that boast cleaner ingredients for a truly permissible indulgence, Hostess Brands, LLC introduces premium adult snacking to the sweet baked goods category with the launch of Hostess® Bakery [...]
Colbert Packaging inspires students to be stewards of the earth.
http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/paperboard-corrugated-cartons/colbert-packaging-inspires-students-to-be-wise-stewards-of-natural-resources/
Colbert Packaging Corporation (colbertpkg.com) recently hosted a TICCIT® (“Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees”) event for elementary students in Wisconsin’s Salem School District. Jeff MacDougall, production manager at Colbert Packaging, led the educational outreach program, [...]
Should your product be in a stand-up pouch? Bemis Company http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/uncategorized/should-my-product-be-in-a-stand-up-pouch/
This Infographic Looks at The Benefits of The Stand-Up Pouch.
A peek at the meat industry
http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/markets/food/meat-processing-equipment-market-size-worth-16-22-billion-by-2025/
The global meat processing equipment market size is expected to reach USD 16.22 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. (grandviewresearch.com), exhibiting a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast [...]
Looking for package differentiation? http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/machinery/coding-marking-labeling/wallace-carlson-printing-adds-color-logic-metallic-printing-techniques-to-its-inline-production-capabilities/
Wallace Carlson Printing (wallacecarlson.com) has deployed Color-Logic (color-logic.com) technologies that enable it to produce metallic and dimensional effects on the paper and paperboard used in its print and packaging applications. This new investment strengthens Wallace [...]
Toray receives top honor http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/toray-plastics-americas-torayfan-over-the-mountain-bopp-films-receive-top-honor/
Toray Plastics (America), Inc.’s (toraytpa.com) Torayfan® Over the Mountain (OTM) films technology received AIMCAL’s (aimcal.org) 2018 Product Excellence award in the category of Coated, Laminated, or Metallized Product. Tammy Williamson, Associate Product Manager, Torayfan Division, [...]
Oskar Blues Brewery new shrink packaging generates big savings.
http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/craft-brewer-oskar-blues-and-dow-collaborate-on-printed-collation-shrink-packaging/
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics (dowpackaging.com) a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, is collaborating with craft beer brewer Oskar Blues along with plastics converter Berry Global (berryglobal.com) and Ampacet (ampacet.com) – a leader [...]
Looking for the right finish for your project?http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/api-group-provides-the-perfect-finish-for-via-alliance-brands/
Brand empowerment specialist API Group (apigroup.com) will enhance Haney’s creative and technical packaging offering, as part of a collaborative partnership. Haney (haneyprc.com), a specialist in packaging prototyping, has welcomed API to its VIA Alliance™ program, [...]
New crackers launch with window packaging http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/machinery/cartoning/gluten-free-crackers-launch-in-versatile-packaging/
La Panzanella® Artisanal Foods Co., maker of the top-selling Croccantini® gourmet cracker, introduces its line of Gluten-Free Oat Thins cracker. The new Oat Thins cater to the growing population that seeks snack options that are healthy [...]
Looking for software training? http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/machinery/inspection-detection-vision/matrox-imaging-vision-academy-announces-software-trainings-for-spring-2018/
Matrox® Imaging is offering onsite classroom training on the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) 10 software development kit (SDK) (June 4 to June 7) and the Matrox Design Assistant integrated development environment (IDE) (May 30 to June 1) at their headquarters [...]
Check out this redesign! http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/bona-hardwood-floor-cleaning-line-sees-redesign/
Rigid packaging leader TricorBraun (tricorbraun.com) recently partnered with Bona®, the world leader in hardwood floor care and maintenance, on a packaging redesign project to align aesthetics and improve functionality of the Bona family of hard [...]
More on the growth in functional packaging http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/new-research-sheds-light-on-functional-packaging/
Labeling innovator Avery Dennison releases a white paper highlighting new consumer insights from the rapidly growing functional packaging market. Titled “Consumer Perceptions of Functional Packaging,” the paper reveals which features and benefits consumers seek when [...]
Big news for AICC http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/aicc-board-of-directors-sets-aicc-leadership-transition-path/
The Board of Directors of AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has unanimously approved a transition plan which will name Michael D’Angelo President of the Association when current President Steve Young steps back in June of [...]
Plastic food containers are on the rise http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/markets/food/rigid-plastic-food-container-demand-to-grow-4-2-annually-through-2022/
Demand for rigid plastic food containers is expected to increase 4.2% per year through 2022, to $7.7 billion. Gains will be by far faster than paperboard, metal or glass containers and will continue to take [...]
New water bottles are sure to make you smile! Nestle Waters http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/cans-bottles/new-emoji-inspired-bottles-from-nestle-waters/
Nestlé Waters UK is introducing new emoji bottles to its Nestlé Pure Life portfolio, to inspire children to drink more water. The launch follows the success of Nestlé Pure Life Super Hero bottles, which hit [...]
A big merger for Dorner Conveyors http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/machinery/conveyors/flexmove-geppert-band-merge-into-dorner/
In a move that combines more than 100 years of conveyance expertise, Dorner Holding Company, the parent company of Dorner Mfg. Corp., FlexMove and Geppert-Band GmbH is merging the three entities into one consolidated brand: [...]
Ready to optimize you product inspection? Mettler Toledo Product Inspection http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/machinery/inspection-detection-vision/five-keys-to-optimizing-product-contamination-inspection/
By: Robert Rogers, Senior Advisor for Food Safety and Regulation, Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Group Haunting every food manufacturer or processor is the possible recall of one of its products contaminated with a foreign material––a [...]
Curious about active & intelligent packaging? http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/materials/labels/active-intelligent-packaging-five-innovative-developments/
According to new Smithers Pira (smiterspira.com) research, the combined active and intelligent packaging market value will reach $5.68 billion in 2018, with the active packaging market valued at $4.62 billion and the intelligent packaging market [...]
Catch up on our April issue!
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Packaging Technology Today was first introduced in 1996 and is the most comprehensive packaging publication produced. It was designed primarily for the entrepreneur whose primary objective is to buy or sell equipment, materials, and services. [...]
TricorBraun elevates tequila brand's packaging
http://www.packagingtechtoday.com/news-headlines/tricorbraun-helps-dulce-vida-spirits-become-a-shelf-standout/
Before Austin-based Dulce Vida Spirits launched its fruit-infused flavored tequilas, the company needed a packaging partner to manage the enormous undertaking of changing the height of its glass bottle. Prime retail shelf location provided for [...]
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