Packaging Digest

4
May

The United Nations Declares War on Single-Use Plastics

The proposed Global Plastics Treaty draws more attention to the plastic waste situation around the world. But we need to be more innovative in our packaging solutions. …

3
May

Packaging Possibilities: Strategic Sourcing Smooths Supply Chain Shocks

Global foodservice manufacturer Golden State Foods shares helpful advice on how best to source packaging today. …

2
May

New Pharmaceutical Packaging Lowers Carbon Footprint by 33%

EMD Serono advances sustainability goals and improves the patient experience by reducing the size of its fertility medication cartons. …

29
Apr

4 Questions for Better Coding

Whether required by law or for supply chain communication, package codes need to be present and readable by humans or electronic “eyes.” How can you pick the right technology for the right application? …

28
Apr

Intel, Keysight Step Up STEM initiatives in AI, IoT

Intel will establish an AI incubator lab at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona, while Keysight has announced a student IoT challenge that will attempt to increase female participation in STEM activities. …

28
Apr

Covestro Debuts Proof-of-Concept Drug Delivery Device

The sustainable demo product highlights the company’s medical-grade polycarbonates. …

28
Apr

Patient-Centric Prefilled Syringe Aims to Improve Injection Experience

Ipsen shares patient-reported data on its patient-centric prefilled syringe and announces plans for its next-generation delivery system. …

27
Apr

Ranger Ready Repellents Introduces Refill Pouches

Surprising new product category in the brand-driven push for refillable packaging also targets an atypical single-use container. …

26
Apr

3 Ways Packaging Operations Can Survive The Great Resignation

Manufacturers facing labor challenges can still attract skilled and enthusiastic packaging personnel by following this three-pronged advice. …

22
Apr

Packaging Possibilities: Why Does Mars Support the Global Plastics Treaty?

We can’t solve the plastics packaging pollution issue by reducing or eliminating material, but we can innovate our way out of it, says a Mars executive. …