Packaging Digest

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. …

2
Nov

Food Plant Investments October 2023

Big names like Keurig Dr Pepper, Walmart, Tyson, and Kellanova (formerly Kellogg’s) led the plant investment charge this past month. …

1
Nov

What are Driving Manufacturing and Sustainability Improvements?

Artificial intelligence and gender diversity are among the many movements helping transform packaging and manufacturing today. …

1
Nov

Best in New Food and Beverage Packaging October 2023

October's food and beverage highlights included wrapper-less snack bars, Coca-Cola's rPET move, Pepsi's packaging diversity, recycling Halloween candy wrappers, Walker's paper multipacks, and beer's edible multipack. …