New Toshiba Systems Quickly, Easily & Accurately Fulfill Labeling Applications for Logistics, Healthcare & Retail Professionals Toshiba America Business Solutions recently introduced its intelligently designed and dependable thermal transfer printers. Toshiba’s new BV400T thermal transfer printers complete the company’s 4-inch desktop BV400 series while delivering exceptional design elements and advanced connectivity for the modern logistics, healthcare…
Read More >>A New Sustainable Offering for Frozen Food Applications American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the commercial launch of another RE™ Design for Recycle flexible packaging technology targeted at frozen food products such as frozen fruits and vegetables. This new technology joins a portfolio of packaging technologies in APC’s RE™ sustainable…
Read More >>The imminent conclusion of the legally binding Global Plastics Treaty in 2024 and the joint release of the Sunnylands Statement by China and the United States send a strong signal to the world for global collaboration in actively addressing plastic pollution. This brings unprecedented development opportunities for the plastics recycling industry. According to the latest…
Read More >>Packsize®, the foremost leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, today announces a strategic partnership with Paccurate, enhancing the value for shippers by optimizing packaging efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact. Alongside, Packsize introduces Easy-Close, an innovative feature that can be added to the X7 on-demand packaging machine to simplify the returns process, representing a major…
Read More >>How Holography Could Shake Up Packaging By Sarah Rutland, Market Development Manager for Filtrona Tapes When a consumer stands in front of a shelf filled with products, they are bombarded with visual messaging from dozens of brands. And that’s just in the store – it’s estimated that consumers see around 10,000 marketing messages every day.…
Read More >>How CPGS Can Stay Ahead By Bob Burkhardt, Product Manager for Cartoning and Robotics at the R.A Jones Company It goes without saying, sustainability is one of the biggest topics dominating the packaging industry. Encouraged by consumers’ consistent increased interest in environmental impact and paired with significant buying power, food brands are now facing the challenge of…
Read More >>The Need for Packaging Security Measures for Cargo Goods in Transit Is More Pressing Than Ever By Robin H. Lebovitz, Cambridge Security Seals In 2023 alone, CargoNet at Verisk reported 2,852 theft incidents — a staggering 59.33% increase from the previous year. As we move forward in 2024, this alarming trend shows no signs of…
Read More >>Let’s Normalize Refilling in Our Cleaning Rituals By Ryan Lupberger, CEO and Co-Founder of Cleancult For any CPG brand, packaging is a top priority as the consumer agenda continues to shift toward sustainability. With a spotlight on material choices, recyclability, reusability and refillability, gone are the days when companies could get away with the mindless…
Read More >>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,…
Read More >>Industry-leading technology recognized for child-resistant closure, shelf impact, and sustainability Fresh-Lock® closures, a leading brand in reclosable flexible packaging technology, has recently been honored with the 2024 WorldStar Packaging Award in the household category from the World Packaging Association. This accolade recognizes their collaborative efforts with Accredo Packaging Inc. and Radienz Living in developing…
Read More >>By Charles Haverfield, Packaging Executive, US Packaging and Wrapping Single-use plastics and packaging waste have been highlighted as some of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution, with both consumers and governments looking to brands to offer innovative, sustainable solutions to the packaging problem. Refillable packaging is one such avenue that could slash global plastic pollution…
Read More >>By Steve Brownett Gale, Packaging Expert at Lifestyle Packaging With one in four of the US population living with some form of disability that significantly affects their daily routines and limits their capabilities according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we must create products that are inclusive of all. When developing inclusive…
Read More >>A sliding zipper pouch is a kind of flexible packaging solution that combines the simplicity of a sliding mechanism with the practicality of a zipper closing. It is frequently used to package a variety of goods, including drinks, pet food, and snacks. For packaged products, the pouch provides increased shelf life, tamper-evident features, and resealability.…
Read More >>Labeling trends and sustainability are intertwined forces shaping the industry’s trajectory. by Amy Donato, PPG Global Platform Director, TESLIN® substrate Labels on food and other consumer goods have been a part of our cultural landscape for centuries. Originally painted on crates to identify contents and brands, self-adhesive labels began appearing in the 1930s, nearly 500 years…
Read More >>Plastic Ingenuity, the largest custom thermoformer in North America, has published its third annual Circularity Report, highlighting milestones achieved in the past year and opportunities ahead. From earning a WorldStar Packaging Award to securing key certifications for environmental management, Plastic Ingenuity has reinforced its position as an effective leader in the evolving sustainability arena. “Even…
Read More >>Releaf Paper, a trailblazing manufacturer of sustainable paper solutions and packaging, introduces a trio of innovative products that bridge sustainability, functionality and style in packaging. These additions to the Releaf portfolio employ an innovative patented technology to transform fallen leaves into eco-friendly alternatives and offer a green ready-to-buy solution for small and medium businesses while…
Read More >>Packaging Equipment Plays a Pivotal Role in Market Adoption By Brant Wunderlich, Market Manager, Plastomers and Oriented Films at NOVA Chemicals Recyclable flexible packaging is an important part of enabling a plastics circular economy. And in pursuit of this objective, one large opportunity is the estimated 23 billion lbs. of multi-material packaging film in use…
Read More >>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…
Read More >>Packaging is More Than Just a Container for Products By Vladimir Tyulpin, Avery Dennison’s Market Segment Leader for Premium Packaging Solutions This is a dynamic and exciting time to be in the packaging and label industry. Trends for 2024 point towards a future where packaging is more than just a container for products — but…
Read More >>Never Underestimate the Power of Packaging and Labels By Kevin Florence, president and CEO of General Paper Goods Company and GENflex Labeling Solutions Having been directly involved in the packaging and labeling industry for more than 90 years, we still find that many manufacturers, retailers, and other organizations undervalue the importance of packaging and labels.…
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