Packaging Digest
The Future of Sustainable Packaging in an EPR World
Brands must anticipate and embrace extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies to stay competitive and do the right thing for the planet. …
4 Ways Digital Technologies Revolutionize Packaging Design and Processes
Leveraging augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and digital twin technologies allows for more efficient packaging designs and collaboration between customers and OEMs. …
10 Top Innovations in Food Packaging Science
Many conferences showcase packaging, but few focus on packaging science that meets the needs of the food industry like last month’s IFT FIRST event. …
Starch Added to PLA Biopolymer Increases Compostability
Michigan State University School of Packaging researchers discover addition of starch makes polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic home compostable. …
We’re at the Tipping Point for Curbside Recycling of Flexible Packaging
Recent developments and activities point to the capability for more widespread collection of bags, pouches, and films at consumers’ curbs. Let’s get there. …
Foodservice Packaging's Biggest Recycling Problems
Foodservice Packaging Institute reveals critical touchpoints impacting paper and plastic foodservice packaging recycling efforts. …
Can Robots Help Solve the Supply Chain Disruptions?
Let’s look at how far we’ve come with autonomous robots in manufacturing to see what role they can play in the supply chain of the future. …
3D Printed Gripper Doesn’t Need Electronics to Operate
The gripper was developed by researchers at USC San Diego in collaboration with BASF. …
The Real Stories Behind Iconic Packaging Colors
From Barbie Pink to Tiffany Blue, the colors of these iconic packages aren’t an accident. …
Truth in Packaging: Legal Insights for RTD Alcohol Labels
A packaged ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol beverage’s impression matters more than truthfulness or intent from a legal view, according to attorney Alan Pryor of Alston & Bird. …