The Package, Dispensing Technique and Product Formula Are Inseparable in the Growing Dry Shampoo Market By Chi Le, Senior Director R&D, and Ian Fishman, Vice President Innovation & New Business Development at PLZ Personal Care Once relegated to emergency touchups, dry shampoo has become a popular essential for many consumers. Mordor Intelligence forecasted a 6.5%…
Read More >>The Ebbs and Flows of Labeling By: Andrew Palmer, Director of Sales, Labels and Forms, RRD Packaging and labels are constantly evolving, largely to meet new and changing consumer preferences, but also to advance alongside the technological capabilities of the supply chain. This is especially true as manufacturers, distributors and retailers aim to speed time-to-market…
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Sustainability and availability are changing the label industries in profound and interconnected ways. By Mark Comensoli, Sales Director at Pixelle Specialty Solutions A greater focus on sustainability initiatives is driving the label industry to evaluate the environmental impact of its products. Many companies are setting goals with 2025 deadlines and considering the entire life cycle…
Read More >>PMMI Prepares for Largest Show Since Its Inception Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, PACK EXPO Las Vegas will feature more than 2,000 suppliers, spanning nearly 1 million square feet of exhibit space from Sept. 11–13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas or…
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New Values and Shopping Routines Are Changing Purchasing Behavior By Moira Stein, Insights & Strategy at Berlin Packaging After two years of above-average growth, pet food sales are stabilizing. Slower growth in the pet population is contributing to market-wide slowdowns following pandemic booms. While the category is normalizing, consumers are still willing to invest in…
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Three Tips To Consider When Buying Dairy Packaging Machinery By Max Davis, head of customer success at Waldner North America Selecting the right machinery for your plant is essential to keep operations running smoothly, and fill-seal and/or form-fill-seal equipment is an essential part of operations for most dairy processors. After all, these pieces of equipment…
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The Advantages of Proactive Problem Solving By Jenica Eisenbach, PPG Global Technical Service Director, Packaging Coatings Not only are metal cans the most recyclable packaging option available to consumers, but they also play a crucial role in preserving flavor and protecting the contents of food and beverages. Additionally, innovative can designs help differentiate products in…
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Reasons to Consider Replacing Weighing Systems with Precision Optical Counting Machines By René Stuijt, business manager, Industrial, for Cremer Speciaalmachines B.V. In packing consumer products, accuracy, quality assurance and customer satisfaction are of utmost importance. When handled correctly, product is apportioned accurately and packaged properly, avoiding costly and reputation-damaging errors. However, a common practice in…
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By Dave Chaffey, technology leader and co-founder of Immertia In an era where technology pervades nearly every aspect of life, the role of packaging in the consumer journey has transcended its traditional function of containment and aesthetic appeal. The packaging of today is a dynamic touchpoint that can captivate, inform, and foster an emotional connection…
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Innovations in Predictive Maintenance and Artificial Intelligence By Tom Egan, vice president of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies The packaging industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, constantly evolving to meet the demands of consumers and optimize operational efficiency. In recent years, the convergence of predictive maintenance…
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Technology Revolutionizes Manufacturing And Warehousing Operations By Chris Caldwell, Product Manager at Yaskawa America Inc. – Motoman Robotics Division Considered by some to be the backbone of the global economy, the distribution and logistics market continues to grow, revolutionizing manufacturing and warehousing operations. To accommodate the 64% of supply chain leaders accelerating investment in advanced…
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The Primary Challenges Customers Need Equipment to Address By Nick Szczechowski and Brian Guzek, Regional Sales Managers with Brenton There are many challenges customers need packaging equipment to address. First and foremost is easy operation. That is because of the labor challenges facing manufacturing, packaging, and many other industrial sectors. These industries are experience higher…
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The 2023 edition ranks as the most comprehensive packaging and processing show in North America this year PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 will be held Sept. 11–13, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the show ranks as the most comprehensive packaging and processing event…
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The Shift to Online Food Shopping is Driving Innovative Solutions By Charles Haverfield is a packaging executive with U.S. Packaging and Wrapping Despite increased demand for online shopping over the last decade, brick-and-mortar grocery stores have remained the dominant way Americans choose to shop for groceries according to a recent report by ChaseDesign. Since the…
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Trends Reshaping Plastics for a Better, More Sustainable World BY ANNA RAJKOVIC, CIRCULAR ECONOMY MARKET MANAGER AT NOVA CHEMICALS Packaging clearly plays a crucial role in safeguarding our food and health, but also less visibly in protecting products throughout the complex global supply chain. With a growing effort to reexamine how we treat plastic waste…
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Intuitive Conveyor Systems Are Key in the Packaging Line of the Future By Marco Pardo, a product manager at Dorner With all the talk of automation, e-commerce and other trends in modern packaging, the “middleman” role played by conveyors at times may not seem like a top priority. However, a solid, precise, intuitive conveyor system…
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Integrating Color and Automation By Mark Middendorf, go-to-market product manager, Label Printers, Epson America, Inc. Most would think color is commonplace now in the 21st century as we have been “living in color” for over half a century. Yet many U.S. businesses are still living in black-and-white – at least when it comes to their…
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Today’s Smart Depalletizers and Palletizers Are Up to the Challenge By Bryan Sinicrope, VP marketing and integrator sales at A-B-C Packaging Machine Corporation As packagers embrace the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to improve their processes and productivity, there have been bumps in the road to success. In a recent survey of consumer packaged goods…
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How a Personalized Grocery Delivery Service Standardizes Case Sealing By Bradley Dunlap, senior product manager of packaging at Shurtape Technologies LLC When the world’s first personalized grocery delivery service company launched in Sweden in 2007, most people couldn’t have predicted the massive industry that would follow. But like any business idea with staying power, it…
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Steps Companies Should Take Now to Combat Growing Food Supply Chain Risks By Kimberly Coffin, global technical director – supply chain assurance at LRQA In light of the growing number of risk factors for the global supply chain, food producers need to reconsider their approach to safety. There are steps companies should take to actively…
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