November 2023

14
Nov

PFAS-free Oxygen Absorbers Meet New Packaging Regulations

Proprietary technology for oxygen absorbers eliminates PFAS, enabling food packagers to obey bans on “forever chemicals” while still protecting product quality. …

13
Nov

VTT Pilots Cellulose-Based Alternative to Polypropylene Food Packaging

Wood-based cellulose biopolymer can be thermoformed into packaging that’s deeper than other fiber-based food packs and more sustainable than PP. …

13
Nov

2023 America Recycles Day Celebrates Our Commitment

From clever campaigns to an Amazon bombshell, here’s a snapshot of recent developments in packaging recycling that are trying to make a difference for people, planet, and profits. …

9
Nov

Lasers: Package Coding at the Speed of Light

Which of these three laser coding technologies are right for your packaging operation? …

9
Nov

50 Years in the Making: How Air Fryers Are Revolutionizing the Kitchen

Food companies are adding cooking directions and front-of-pack icons to packages, tapping into the consumer popularity of this convenient tabletop appliance. …

9
Nov

Medical Packaging Committee Seeks Volunteers

Step up now if you are interested in any of these open positions on the leadership board of the Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee. …

7
Nov

Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone Face Lawsuit for Misleading 100% Recycling Claims

Filing in Europe argues that label claims for 100% recycling may mislead consumers into seeing single-use PET plastic bottles as sustainable. …

7
Nov

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging November 2023

Solutum and Colgate-Palmolive partner for pre-set biodegradable polybags, ​​​​​​​Südpack partners with SN Maschinenbau with new-concept for recyclable spout pouches, ​​​​​​​Glenroy’s talks flex-pack trends, Hall's rappin' wrappers, Coveris Formpeel P, more. …

3
Nov

Registration Open For AICC West Coast Ski Meeting 2024

Registration is open for the AICC 2023 West Coast Ski Event taking place February 28-March 2, 2024 at the Snowbird Cliff Lodge in Snowbird, Utah, “where business meets the slopes. ” The Cliff Lodge at Snowbird is one of North America’s most iconic ski lodges. The majesty of Little Cottonwood Canyon…

3
Nov

Metsä Board Designs New Lightweight Gift Package

Espoo, Finland based Metsä Board announced the design of a lighter gift package with strength features close to those of the rigid box solutions currently used for premium products such as cosmetics. With the new design, made from micro-fluted corrugated board, the company wanted to offer a new gift box solution…