Packaging Digest
The Hidden Truths Behind Digital Twin for Packaging Production
When it comes to designing or optimizing a packaging line, “digital twin” is all the rage today. How is digital twin different from decades-old computer simulation? …
Tipa Gives Compostable Packaging a Boost in the US
The company is aiding PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging in producing compostable pouches, bags, and mailers. …
Breaking News in Flexible Packaging July 2023
Mondi sells business in Russia, polyamide films market grows 7.7% yearly, Europe flexibles' recycling market grew 8% 2018-2020, Parkside's packaging, International Plastic Bag Free Day, Bobst's digital vision. …
Magnetic Inks Earn Recycling Recognition for PET-G Shrink Sleeves
Association of Plastic Recyclers approval shows that Magnomer SS ink coatings applied to PET-G shrink sleeve labels enable effective removal from PET flake during recycling to improve rPET quality. …
Best in New Food and Beverage Packaging June 2023
Oreos Super Mario edition, ELLE Magazine Cafe coffee brand, Tetra Pak's digitally printed cartons, Kraft's balmy dressing tube, Voortman's resealable cookie pack, Pernod-Ricard's lighter-weight bottles. …
The Skinny on Hot-Melt Glue for Packaging Applications
A workhorse for sealing shipping cases as well as primary packages, hot-melt adhesive can be applied in different ways. But the overall operation is easy to understand. …
What’s Happening with Packaging for Ecommerce Grocery?
Recent robust online grocery sales — along with an impressive 12% expected growth rate for the next several years — have food and beverage companies rethinking their packaging strategy for this channel. …
Plastic, Metal, or Glass? ZenWTR Diversifies Bottled Water Packaging
ZenWTR to add aluminum and glass bottles to the brand’s flagship made-from-ocean-bound recycled PET (rPET) bottles to meet consumers’ packaging preference. …
Coatings Create Sustainable Option for PFAS-free Packaging
Food and beverage brands can find alternatives to “forever chemicals” that ensure high performance of paper and paperboard packaging that also meets sustainability goals. …
Digitally Printed Aseptic Cartons Create Marketing Magic
Tetra Pak pushes the power of digitally printed custom cartons with higher quality, shorter runs, and variable designs that unlock the packaging potential of targeted marketing. …