Packaging Digest
Recyclable PE Barrier Films Put Sustainability on the Table
Advances in polyethylene resins for blown films offer improved barrier, recyclability, range of use, and design flexibility for flexible packaging for foods. …
How to Avoid Chemicals of Concern in Food Packaging
Phthalates, BPA, PFAS and other chemicals of concern: why clean food packaging is top-of-mind for brands and packaging converters and what to do about it. …
5 Ways to Enhance Foodservice Packaging Sustainability
Your sustainable packaging choices should work for your business, your customers, and the communities you serve. …
How are 3-Sided Pouches Made, Filled, Sealed?
Two types of horizontal form-fill-seal pouches share a similar operation through a packaging machine. …
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. …
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. …
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. …
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. …
What’s New in Label Sustainability?
Wood labels, thinner substrates, super-efficient metallization, and more options that support recycling are trending. …
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. …