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Packaging’s holiday connection
Packaging is in the spotlight around the holidays, as consumers seek more sustainable gift wrap alternatives and companies aim to lessen waste while maintaining surprise for e-commerce shipments.
By Packaging Dive Staff • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Digital inkjet printing’s transformation of the packaging industry
The technology’s uptake is expected to accelerate. Current use cases include customization to connect with consumers, and future advancements focus on AI and scannable codes. Learn more in our three-part series.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Delta’s sky-high plastic elimination, Sirane’s plastic-free butter barrier
Plus, a TriMas affiliate develops tethered caps for Coca-Cola, Blue Lake Packaging introduces fiber-based tape and Emerald Packaging ups PCR in lettuce bags.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2023 -
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How the global gift wrap market got its start
The now-established tradition didn’t come to fruition until the late 1800s. Chinese culture, Queen Victoria and chocolate makers all played a part in solidifying its role.
By Barbara Hesselgrave • Dec. 14, 2023 -
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Deep DiveBrands level up packaging with digital printing’s customization, consumer connection options
From Taylor Swift-printed Amazon boxes to different versions of the same product, digital inkjet printing enables converters such as Fortis Solutions Group, Printpack and Tetra Pak to meet brands' evolving needs.
By Katie Pyzyk , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 13, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Liberty Coca-Cola’s paper push, Corona’s can of a different color
Plus, Green Loop is making agave-derived pallets, Sofi Products knocks the lid off hot beverage cups, Mondi aims to cut the use of expanded polystyrene foam for white goods and Elopak helps smol's refill game.
By Katie Pyzyk , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 1, 2023 -
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Deep Dive‘Revolutionary’ digital printing technology uptake expected to accelerate for packaging
DS Smith, Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, WestRock, O-I Glass and others are among the companies innovating with this technology, which can increase precision and reduce waste.
By Katie Pyzyk , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Returnable packaging could cut material use as much as 75%: study
Amcor, Amazon, L'Oréal, PepsiCo and other brands were part of an advisory group for an Ellen MacArthur Foundation project that assessed reusable plastic packaging systems for beverage, personal care and food products.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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Tetra Pak’s paper-based barrier nearly eliminates metal in aseptic cartons
Tetra Pak set out to improve carton recyclability for a Portuguese customer and anticipates widespread production of this innovation by 2025.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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US Plastics Pact advises on role of mass balance in PCR certification
As the role chemical recycling will play in packaging evolves, the group aims to address questions and spur demand for postconsumer recycled content.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: JBM Packaging blocks water, Aptar caps containers for e-commerce
Plus, EcoEnclose and Sway incorporate seaweed into foldable cartons and Ardagh rounds out its bottle offerings.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2023 -
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Using more packaging could cut food waste, research suggests
Ameripen, which backed consumer research by Michigan State University, says findings could spark a closer look at date labeling and other on-pack messaging as well as how to balance freshness features with weight concerns.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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Brands, packaging companies and recyclers talk collaboration to improve recycling
Speakers from LRS, Myplas, P&G, PMMI, Rumpke and more connected at the Packaging Recycling Summit to hash out ways to improve recycling and product recyclability as “really, really rapid” packaging changes occur.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 13, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Reusable crates go bananas, medical packaging goes monomaterial
Plus, PepsiCo rolls out more easily recyclable paper packaging and Eco-Products hopes snap lids appeal to customers in plastic-restricted markets.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 10, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Perrier’s new look, Naturepedic mattresses blanketed in fiber
Plus, Philips appliances get fiber packaging and Berry Global adds a line of reusable cups.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 3, 2023 -
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Ball pitches HD printing as lightweighted aerosol can shapes standardize
Lighter cans have resulted in more uniform shapes, explained Victoria Marletta, commercial vice president for aerosol packaging. Ball hopes a photo-realistic printing option on sensory products will appeal to customers.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 24, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: KitKat wrappers gain recycled content, Eastman creates monomaterial beauty packaging
Plus, Walmart and Albertsons expand reach of refillable aluminum soaps and cleaners, and avocado growers tout compostable netting.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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Brands respond to consumer calls for sustainable packaging, but recycling barriers exist
Many companies are switching to fiber to boost sustainability. But factors like coatings and consumer recycling participation still pose challenges, according to speakers at the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 17, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: PlayStation boosts accessibility, Dymapak squeezes out tampering
Plus, packaging launches from Berry Global, Microtek Laboratories and UMF|PerfectCLEAN, including options that are compostable or contain PCR.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 13, 2023 -
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Kroger, Lovesac and other brands discuss today’s packaging design priorities
Incorporating sustainability and marketing while building a relationship with the consumer are all part of the desired “holistic experience,” as coined by one packaging CEO at E-PACK.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 12, 2023 -
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What’s next for flexible pouch design, reuse and EPR? Packaging professionals weigh in.
SPC Advance featured perspectives from ProAmpac, Printpack, Dow, Dispatch Goods, Orora Packaging Solutions, Lorax EPI, Specright and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 20, 2023 -
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For e-commerce packaging, sustainability is imperative, not just ‘nice-to-have’
Speakers at E-PACK in Chicago agreed sustainability is a force for change in e-commerce packaging. But what sustainable packaging is and how to achieve it are up for debate.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2023 -
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Compostable packaging is on the rise. What are consumers supposed to do with it?
Speakers at SPC Advance from Keurig Dr Pepper, NatureWorks, Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, Sonoco FRESH and MassDEP talked through the complex questions raised by the uptick in compostable packaging.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2023 -
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Hard-to-open packaging a concern for designers and the public
The number of people with arthritis and dexterity issues is forecast to grow. Their packaging concerns should be a higher priority for the packaging industry, designers and nonprofits say.
By Barbara Hesselgrave • Updated Oct. 11, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Redesigns from L’Occitane, Blue Moon, Denizen Rum and more
Plus, Crystal Head Vodka bones up its spooky seasonal bottle and Otterbein’s packaging revamp aims to keep cookies crispier.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 29, 2023
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