More Consumers Seek Quality Assurance in Petfood Production By Kimberly Durkot, Field Marketing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific More than half of households worldwide are home to at least one domesticated animal according to market research by GfK. So it will come as no surprise that the global pet food and treats market is positively…
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Bio-Food Grade™ gear oils perform like synthetics, but are odorless, tasteless, and safe for incidental food contact. Renewable Lubricants patented, ultimately biodegradable Bio-Food Grade™ Gear Oils perform like synthetics but they are odorless, tasteless, and have a USDA H-1 rating so they are safe for incidental food contact, making them ideal for use in food…
Read More >>Mintel Study Finds Half of Gen Z Consumers Are Actively Trying to Spend Less on Amazon While Amazon maintains its position as the most shopped brand for US online shoppers (84%), some demographics, like Gen Z, have multifaceted and evolving opinions of the e-commerce giant. 4 in 10 US Gen Z consumers are tired of…
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Innovative technologies are advancing recycling. By Glenn Petrie, Commercial Director – Healthcare at Plastic Ingenuity Healthcare packaging is integral to protecting the devices and products entrusted to support wellness and save lives. This segment includes packages designed for medical devices, pharmaceutical products, lab consumables and diagnostic tools. Patient health and safety are utmost concerns. At…
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Smart Features Offer Potential to Reduce Waste By Rebecca Marquez, Manager of Business Intelligence at PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies The dairy industry is increasingly fragmented as it attempts to address demands for health and wellness, quality, sustainability, plant-based products, organic products, indulgent treats and niche markets like lactose-intolerant consumers. With all…
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What it Is, and why it’s becoming a more suitable option for small businesses. By Jeremy Freedman, Managing Director of Guardpack Starting a company is hard work. With so much on your mind, from opening an office to curating your online presence and more, it’s no wonder new business owners often become overwhelmed … What…
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Technology Can Align Shopfloor and Boardroom Priorities By Steve Adams, CEO at LineView In the intricate and fast-paced world of modern industry, the concept of equipment effectiveness is a linchpin of operational success. Yet, the question that often looms large is how this seemingly technical measure translates into tangible business impact. The answer, it turns…
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A New Perspective on Processed Food’s Bad Reputation By Steve Burgess, General Manager Europe at TNA solutions Processed food has long had a reputation for being the ‘bad boy’ of the grocery aisles, and in the wake of the pandemic, with consumers evermore focused on their health and wellbeing, the potential is there for these…
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The food-grade Slim-Fit is the newest line of low profile, wash down, sanitary conveyor belts from Multi-Conveyor. Featuring tool-less belt removal, the pre-engineered small product transfer conveyor is designed for tight spaces, and features 100% stainless steel, 3-ply blue wash down belting and easy tool-less belt removal. “The Slim Fit sanitary conveyor is becoming the…
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Highlights include new Fiber ProPlus Egg Cartons, as well as PET & foam PP meat processing trays. TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, will have its growing fiber-based packaging prowess on full display at the International Production & Processing Expo, January 30-February 1 in Atlanta.…
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Company’s SimpliCycle™ flow control valves significantly raise sustainability profiles while offering precise, hygienic dispensing. Aptar Closures, an industry leader in flow control dispensing solutions for over 25 years, now offers a line of fully recyclable flow control dispensing solutions suitable for a wide range of products, most notably food and beverage applications such as condiments…
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People and robots learn during the automation process. By Simon Goh, Director of Distribution and Facilities at Zenni Optical Zenni is one of the top four online eyeglass retailers worldwide, selling 6.5 million pairs annually – 6 million of them in the U.S. market alone. Our mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to…
Read More >>Packaging Materials are Evolving to Meet New Consumer Demands By David Goodrich, President of HexcelPack The e-commerce industry is undoubtedly booming. Retail e-commerce sales in 2022 were estimated to exceed $5.7 trillion worldwide, according to Statista. Experts predict this figure will grow by 56% over the next several years, reaching nearly $8.1 trillion by 2026.…
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How can online retailers compete? By Brendan Heegan, founder and CEO of Boxzooka Same day delivery has been around for a while – think flowers, Dominos and auto parts. UberEATS, Door Dash and your local grocer expanded the same day food delivery sector dramatically during the pandemic. And, thanks to Amazon, Target and Walmart, people…
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Maximizing the Value of Metal Packaging By Florian Combe, New Product Development & Graphics Manager at Crown Bevcan EMEA Launching a beverage brand is not just a marketing assignment. To be successful, a product launch should involve the production, commercial, design and operation departments, as well as key suppliers, from the outset. While beverage cans…
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By Julie Halloran, Global Executive Creative Director, VistaPrint In today’s evolving marketing and branding landscape, impressions tend to linger a little longer in a customer’s mind. That’s a great thing for small businesses hoping to carve out an unmistakable presence, and packaging plays an important role by offering a gateway to more meaningful customer engagement.…
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Changes will keep coming in 2024 for consumer and food packaging. By Stephen Dombroski, Director, Consumer and Food & Beverage Markets, QAD, Inc. Lately, there has been a significant impact on almost every aspect of our lives and packaging for consumer packaged goods (CPG), and food & beverage products are no exception. All indications are that…
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Broader Capabilities Improve Last-mile Service, Overcome Supply Chain Woes By Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have relied on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle an array of transportation, warehousing, and value-added functions such as customer service, order management, sales…
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The Benefits of Robotic Carton and Case Packaging for Food Manufacturers By Ryan Womble, Director of Sales at Quest In today’s fast-paced food manufacturing industry, efficiency, precision and product quality are top priorities. As the industry continues to evolve, many manufacturers are turning to automation solutions to streamline their operations. One area that has seen…
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A New Study Reveals Online Shoppers’ Packaging Preferences By Jeff Wolpov, Senior Vice President of E-commerce Solutions for Ryder System, Inc. There is no shortage of factors a company must weigh when making decisions about how to attract, retain, and build loyalty among customers, but looking at the insights from our ninth annual e-commerce study,…
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