Packaging Digest

5
Oct

Frito-Lay Packaging Wins Popularity Contest

Our monthly review of our top five articles stars an exclusive tour of PepsiCo’s R&D Center at its Frito-Lay headquarters for its appeal from a packaging design, engineering, and sustainability standpoint — which is what the other four features do, too. …

5
Oct

Why are Grocery Stores Removing ‘Best By’ Dates?

Consumers are confused about date codes on food labels, often causing more food waste than necessary. We can fix it, though, without compromising safety. …

4
Oct

Have You Seen How Small X-ray Inspection Systems Are Now?

Today’s compact X-ray systems provide big product safety assurance in a little footprint. …

4
Oct

5 (Not So Secret) Elements of Successful Club Store Packaging

Follow Costco’s 5 x 5 Rule for creating great club store packaging designs and see your product sales soar. …

4
Oct

What’s New in Label Sustainability?

Wood labels, thinner substrates, super-efficient metallization, and more options that support recycling are trending. …

4
Oct

Hand-Held Thickness Gauge for Plant or Lab Is Smart and Precise

ThicknessPen from Agr Intl. is an easy-to-use thickness-measurement tool for bottles, plastic thermoforms, injection-molded parts, and more. …

3
Oct

Totani Unpacks Pouch and Bag Converting Trends

A pioneer in flexible packaging reflects on converting machinery, sustainable materials, and options that resonate with brand owners. …

29
Sep

We Need More Packaging Engineers Like Sam

Need more skilled packaging engineers? Consider offering an experiential education to apprentices from local high schools to build your workforce of the future. …

29
Sep

the[PACK]out Returns to the Lone Star State

Plans are underway for next year’s high-impact and high-energy healthcare packaging conference. …

29
Sep

4 Types of Innovation All Packaging Departments Should Know

Innovation is more than a burst of inspiration. It's a disciplined process that can deliver results in myriad ways. …