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SnapSlide™ Introduces First Child-Resistant Closure with Single-Handed Operation for Rx Amber Vials

April 23, 2024

Also available for OTC applications, patented solution brings life-changing potential for over 60 million Americans with physical limitations, while also reducing plastic usage.  SnapSlide, LLC, a packaging innovations company dedicated to making it easier for consumers to access, use, and store pharmaceutical products, has introduced a line of no-torque, child-resistant caps that is the market’s…

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Shurtape® Introduces Curbside Recyclable Paper Packaging Tape for Carton Sealing

April 18, 2024

CR 400 Performance Grade Paper Packaging Tape is the first in the company’s sustainable packaging solutions Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, is proud to introduce CR 400 Performance Grade Curbside Recyclable Paper Packaging Tape, its first recyclable packaging tape. CR 400 Performance Grade…

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Emerson’s Next-Generation Software Streamlines Pharmaceutical Development, Accelerates Speed to Market

April 16, 2024

DeltaV Workflow Management delivers scalable recipe authoring and execution technologies for life sciences companies Global automation technology and software leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today introduced DeltaV™ Workflow Management, a next-generation software designed for life sciences companies in early-stage development. The new software continues Emerson’s expansion of capabilities of the evolving DeltaV automation platform to offer more…

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Fighting Fakes With Technology

April 11, 2024

Five Core Questions Every Pharma Business Must Ask By David Gonzalez, Global Technical Account Manager at MM Packaging The global war on counterfeit pharmaceuticals is a mounting challenge, but the pharma sector has made many important advances in this field. Packaging innovation has been central to winning the pharmaceutical counterfeiting battle and, as the primary…

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Frito-Lay’s U.S. Snack Index Predicts Consumer Trends Amidst an Increasing Time Crunch

April 4, 2024

The fifth annual U.S. Snack Index confirms what many of us are feeling – there are simply not enough hours in the day. A lack of time to prepare, eat and enjoy meals – especially among parents and younger generations – will blur the once-clear line between “snacks” and “meals” in 2024. In fact, one-third…

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Four Key Trends Impacting The Snack Category

April 4, 2024

Snackers Crave Relaxation, and Care More About Cost, Quality, Convenience and Sustainability By Moira Stein, Insights & Strategy at Berlin Packaging Amidst inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty, consumers are paying more attention to the cost, quality, and convenience of snack products. With stress levels high, they are also looking for enjoyable and relaxing snacking experiences.…

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Food and Beverage Brands Are Ready to Act

March 26, 2024

Amid signs of progress after a few challenging years for the food and beverage supply chain, brands are planning to dial up product innovation efforts to meet consumer demand (42%), combat rising costs (46%), and stay competitive (51%). Even with their enthusiasm, however, 56% of brands reported a lack of internal tools to manage product…

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Ready for the Avalanche of Pet Subscription Boxes?

March 25, 2024

Robots are essential for optimized kitting. By Gemma Ross, VP of operations at OSARO You know B2B and B2C; now it’s time to meet B2H. That’s business-to-human, a concept that’s been around for several years but took off during the pandemic when retailers began dealing almost exclusively with consumers online. Because of the lack of…

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Pharmaceutical Machinery Market Growth Outpaces Larger Industries

March 18, 2024

Need to modernize technology, automate, and provide sustainable solutions, plus supply chain woes influence the billions being poured into expansion A forecasted expansion of the pharmaceutical machinery market is driven by enhancements in technology, automation, sustainability, and supply chain challenges, as highlighted in a recent infographic titled “Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: The Future Ahead,” released by PMMI,…

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BW Flexible Systems’ Hayssen R300 to launch at PACK EXPO East

March 17, 2024

Company to showcase significant innovation in flow-wrapping solutions for baked goods BW Flexible Systems, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions for food and non-food products, will introduce the Hayssen R300 to its flow wrapper portfolio at PACK EXPO East, held March 18 to 20 in Philadelphia. Renowned for its quality and robustness, the Hayssen…

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Bio-Food Grade™ HT Anti-Seize Compound is Ideal for Food Plant Maintenance

March 15, 2024

Renewable Lubricants introduces Bio-Food Grade™ HT Anti-Seize Compound, a biobased Extreme Pressure (EP) compound specifically formulated for lubricating sliding surface in food processing plants.  Designed to provide anti-weld protection and withstand high pressures in sliding surfaces, it protects the shoulder and threads of bolts against damage from galling or seizure. This patented, ultimately biodegradable, food…

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Packaging Fueling Growth of Craft Beer and Spirits Market According to New PMMI White Paper

March 11, 2024

Consumer demands prompt a projected rise in overall unit sales and use of metal, glass, and liquid cartons Metal, glass, and liquid cartons are projected to be the fastest-growing materials used in the craft beer and spirits market through 2027, according to a new white paper, Craft Beer and Spirits: Success Through Packaging, released by…

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Four Pet Care Industry Revelations

March 11, 2024

The Pet Care Industry is Evolving Beyond Conventional Products By Swapna Gawale, a Project Manager with Towards Packaging The pet care industry has experienced a significant upswing in developed nations in recent years, mirroring the rising number of pet companions. Notably, the sale of dog and cat food packaging units has outpaced every other category…

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Aptar – Food Protection Enters Exclusive Partnership with Halopack to Launch Recyclable, Fiber-based Tray System in North America

March 7, 2024

Immediately available and domestically produced, the recyclable paper-based tray system uses 90% less plastic than conventional plastic-based trays and boasts extreme versatility Aptar – Food Protection, part of AptarGroup, Inc. and a leader in active material science food safety solutions, has been granted the North American license to manufacture and distribute the Halopack Tray system,…

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Monomaterial Labeling Technology Conquers ‘Over Packing’ Challenge in Snacks and Bakery Industries

March 4, 2024

Consumer demand and advancing legislation are reshaping the way suppliers serve the market. Not only do the public require more flexibility and more choice, but they want this in more sustainable packaging and nowhere is this truer than in the snacks and baked goods industries. Supermarket shelves will attest to the food manufacturers’ ability to…

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It’s Not Delivery, It’s a Properly Packaged Frozen Pizza

February 29, 2024

Dependable Shrink-Wrapping Machines Are the Secret Sauce By Brian Dennis, Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Texwrap Since its invention in 1950, the frozen pizza has become a staple on many Americans’ grocery lists. With its compact size for convenient freezer storage, ease of preparation and near universal appeal, the longstanding popularity of frozen pizzas is…

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Snack Packaging Trends: Striking A Balance Between Durability And Style

February 29, 2024

Flexible packaging and stand-up pouches are taking center stage in the flourishing snack food market.

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FDA, Industry Actions End Sales of PFAS Used in US Food Packaging

February 28, 2024

The following is attributed to Jim Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the U.S. This means the major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging…

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CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

February 28, 2024

CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has developed a new PHA-based polybag that has properties similar to traditional polybags made with petroleum-based plastic material. South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery…

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IMA DAIRY & FOOD Installs Sharpening Grinder for Monomaterial Cup Packaging Cutting Technology

February 28, 2024

With addition of new grinder, company’s ZERO Technology cutting tools, which allow food manufacturers to easily break monomaterial multipacks into individual cups, can now be sharpened on-site in Massachusetts. IMA DAIRY & FOOD USA – whose equipment solutions comprise the long-established brands Gasti, Hamba, Hassia, Fillshape, Corazza, Erca, AlphaMAC and Intecma – has installed a…

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