Fostering a strong team culture and proactively addressing safety hazards streamlines factory operations. By Rick Farrell, President, PlantTours Packaging machinery is both physically and mentally demanding to operate. It requires coordination among multiple team members and total precision to ensure that things don’t go wrong. Managing these teams effectively isn’t just a matter of efficiency…
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Alleviating PET’s manufacturing pain points will expedite mono-material packaging’s proliferation. By Dan Margherio is Director of Sales for IMA Food North America In response to evolving regulatory mandates and growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious solutions, major brands in dairy, snack and other segments are moving away from conventional virgin plastics like polystyrene, adopting substrates…
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By Ray Spurgeon, Business Development Manager-Light Industry, Eriez The pet food industry is held to rigorous safety and quality standards aimed at protecting pets and ensuring regulatory compliance. A key component in meeting these requirements is removing metal contaminants during production. Magnetic separation equipment is crucial in preserving product integrity and safeguarding brand reputation. The…
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Four transformative trends reshape packaging design. By Erin Shea, VistaPrint Packaging design has always merged aesthetics, functionality and branding. Looking ahead, 2025 promises a bold, experimental approach centered on creativity, confidence, and customization. Collaborating with global creatives supporting small businesses, we have identified standout trends that demonstrate how packaging has transformed from merely a protective…
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Mono-material packaging can combine recyclability with recycled content and other eco-attributes. By Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services at PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies When working toward sustainability goals, processing and packaging professionals look for materials that are recyclable, offer the potential for recycled content, and/or are derived from renewable, bio-based…
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Pack Expo Southeast Showcases Sustainability Innovations Contributed By: PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies For manufacturers striving to meet sustainability goals, the inaugural PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 (March 10–12, 2025; Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta) will serve as a premier platform to explore the latest technologies and innovations. The show, produced by PMMI,…
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Flexible packaging offers a proactive solution to the growing challenge surrounding greenhouse gas emissions. By Dan Felton, President and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association Preventing food waste has emerged as a critical strategy for mitigating the environmental consequences of our global food system. According to a PTIS, LLC report, food production accounts for over…
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By Jennifer Loegering, Director of Marketing at Primera Technology, Inc. Pet food and supply manufacturers can significantly benefit from implementing in-house label printing and application systems. By bringing this process in-house, manufacturers gain greater control over their production timelines, reduce reliance on external suppliers, and enhance overall efficiency. Firstly, in-house printing eliminates the need to…
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What’s ahead for consumer-packaged goods brands and can makers. By Melissa MacDonald, Ph.D., PPG Sustainability Partner, Packaging Coatings As global expectations for sustainability continue to evolve, brands and can makers producing consumer packaged goods (CPG) face mounting pressure to adapt. Today, cutting carbon emissions, improving metal packaging recycling rates, and reducing waste are no longer…
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By Simon Halsey, Product Development Manager at MM Packaging Pharma & Healthcare The labelling industry continues to evolve across all sectors, but this is perhaps most evident in pharmaceutical applications. Driven by stringent regulatory requirements and complex production demands, pharmaceutical labelling serves as an indicator for wider industry development. With the European Union’s Falsified Medicines…
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How Red Dye No. 3’s ban came to be and what it means for the packaging industry By Michelle Briffett, a Principal with Roland Berger On January 15, 2025, the FDA announced its decision to revoke the authorization of Red Dye No. 3’s for use in food and ingested drugs. The ban will take place…
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The Role of Horizontal, Form, Fill and Seal Packaging Machinery By Dennis Calamusa President and CEO of ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. As a prominent North American supplier of flexible packaging machinery and systems to a wide range of industries, including food, snacks, beverage, personal care, and a multitude of other market applications, we enjoy a unique…
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How to meet business goals while adapting to a continually changing industry. Regal Rexnord’s Joe Pahlow, Mechanical Conveyor Engineering Expert – Automation Solutions & David Goldman, Business Development Manager – Perceptiv Reliability Solutions Efficiency and productivity are more critical than ever in the manufacturing industry. High consumer demand, combined with challenging economic conditions, have created…
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An exclusive Packaging Technology Today interview with Billy Goodman, Country Director at Cama North America. Fast forward to the present day and it is fair to say that the pet food industry has undergone a renaissance. Owners are now spoiled for choice as they face walls of exotic flavors, made from premium healthy ingredients, prepared…
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Redefining the Future of Packaging By Ryan Yost, President of Materials Group at Avery Dennison The packaging industry is experiencing one of its biggest shifts yet. Companies are under pressure to find solutions that are not only more sustainable but also leverage technology to drive consumer engagement — all while seamlessly navigating supply chains and…
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NewCoffee relies on mono-material – and the world’s first delivered PMX coffee packaging machines from Syntegon. Sponsored Content Contributed By Syntegon Germans consumed a total of 472,350 tons of coffee in 2023, and the international market is also booming.1 Part of the popular beans is roasted by the German company NewCoffee, mainly for a large…
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Boxes Without the Fluted Layer Are Stylish and Sustainable By Asmita Singh, Contributor In today’s competitive packaging landscape, non-corrugated boxes have emerged as a popular choice for businesses seeking lightweight, cost-effective, and customizable packaging solutions. Unlike their corrugated counterparts, non-corrugated boxes are constructed without the fluted or ribbed layer that adds strength and durability. These…
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By Rob Quigley, Technology Director at packaging consultancy Aura For years, corporate projects – most notably in IT – have used the agile methodology to create new solutions and platforms. One of the key reasons why is that it reduces waste, which is a way of thinking that should appeal to those involved in making packaging…
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Addressing Concerns Around Data Safety and AI-Powered Systems By Gemma Ross, is VP of Operations at OSARO The warehouse floor is undergoing a remarkable transformation. With the help of artificial intelligence, robots are rapidly increasing their presence, streamlining various tasks from inventory movement to picking and packing orders. This automation offers significant efficiency gains and…
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A Mentor for Every User By Brian James, Senior Instructor at Indiana State University and CEO at Packaging Mentors Imagine this scenario: Your company has just developed a groundbreaking product. It requires a new packaging format, materials, machinery and processes. As the lead packaging engineer, you’re tasked with ensuring a smooth product launch. But where…
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