Packaging Digest
A New PATH for Validating a Medical Package in Weeks, Not Months
Eagle Medical’s new pouch system, pre-validated with its worst-case challenge medical device called “Frankie,” is part of its solution to slash development times and costs. …
Household Cleaners Expand into Walmart in Refill Cartons
Cleancult reduces plastic waste with its model of paper-based refill cartons and refillable glass dispensers. New scents and refreshed packaging debut on Walmart shelves. …
Video Assists Processors in Selecting Feeders for Difficult Product Flows
Video shows a side-by-side comparison of the featured models simultaneously feeding the same foods …
How Do Vertical Form-Fill-Seal Machines Make Pillow Bags?
Explaining how to make the popular pillow bag on a VFFS system showcases the basic operation of this workhorse packaging machine. …
New Green Packaging for Single-Use Detergents
Greenpackt®, a patented, integrated packaging system for sustainable paperboard-based stand-up pouches and rigid packs, claims CO2 reductions 53% less than polypropylene. …
ProAmpac Debuts Curbside Recyclable, Heat-Sealable Paper Packaging
ProActive Recyclable Paper-1000 replaces standard laminates and is applicable for frozen foods and certain dry foods such as confectionery. …
February’s Festival of Snack Food Packaging
Packaging Digest celebrates National Snack Food Month with a packaging nod to snackers and munchers featuring major brands and unique designs. …
3 Ways to Recruit Gen Z to the Manufacturing Workforce
Focusing on sustainability can help you close the skills gap within packaging production and engineering roles, especially among Gen Zers. …
Flexible Packaging Association's 2022 Report Highlights State, Federal Advocacy
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) report details its work with lawmakers and discusses research into materials recovery, advanced recycling, and syngas from waste. …
A Packaging Design Study in Eggnog: Consumers' On-Shelf Preference
A seasonal study of at-shelf decision-making on a dairy shelf yields four takeaways that are helpful for any packaging design. …