July 2020

Trends, innovations, sustainability, flexible packaging, and ecommerce prove to be irresistible topics through the first half of 2020. …

Developed to replace single-use plastic bottles and made of TPE polymer, the amazing Origami Bottle has been successfully launched on Kickstarter. …

The squarish, beveled water bottle with an irresistible appearance had me at first and second glance, and I had to take it home. While grocery shopping, have you ever purchased something because of the packaging even if you didn’t need the product? …

Next-gen digital presses and label printers broaden the scope of packaging applications, boost productivity, and offer sustainability advantages. The new equipment also provides better print quality, color control, and registration consistency — and all at a more affordable cost. …

Despite the 11% US unemployment rate today — and with unemployment claims related to the coronavirus outbreak exceeding 20 million in May 2020 — companies are still hiring for a variety of packaging-related jobs. …

Already the epitome of smart ecommerce packaging, The Box adds a camera, speaker, microphone, and more sensors. …

Polyplastics USA reports surging interest from the pharmaceuticals industry in its Topas-branded cyclic olefin copolymer as an alternative to borosilicate glass for medical syringes and containers. …

Expansion at Frito-Lay's Perry, GA, facility is expected to create 120 new jobs. The company will install manufacturing lines for various snack products, including tortilla chips and Baked Cheetos Puffs. …

The HD-BOPE technology reportedly allows converters to make recyclable multi-layer films that perform as well as traditional mixed-material structures. …

Before the offshoring of the last two decades, pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging was vibrant in Puerto Rico. Guess what? The infrastructure and skilled workers stand ready for an easy reboot. …