Packaging Digest

20
Oct

Advanced Recycling Project Yields Clear, Recyclable Cup for Wendy's

Restaurant chain's move to plastic cups from paper in collaboration with Berry Global and LyondellBasell will divert waste from landfills in step toward circularity. …

20
Oct

PackEx Toronto Conference Engages and Informs

Over three days, get on top of critical topics in packaging, including the latest in plastics, reusable packaging, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and more, through these sessions at PackEx Toronto 2021. …

18
Oct

Fruit Punnet’s Bubble Design Eliminates Padding and Cuts Plastic

Waddington Europe’s new MonoAir cushioning technology for rPET punnets is easier to recycle and uses less plastic while protecting soft fruit like strawberries. …

18
Oct

13 Halloween Tweets with Packaging Tricks

Packaging design goodies for trick-or-treat time include Kit-Kat Chucky, Heinz “tomato blood” ketchup, paranormal vodka, and glow-in-the-dark Pringles cans. …

18
Oct

FDA Seeks Input on More-Secure Pharmaceutical Packaging

On November 16, the agency will discuss upcoming changes to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, including better security at the package level through serialization and traceability technologies. …

14
Oct

12 Spirited Beverage Packaging Designs

A gallery of 12 unique packaged vodka, whiskey, and tequila products spotlights those that are unusual, alluring, or haunting. …

14
Oct

PackEx Toronto Highlights Innovation

Attendees at this in-person event will have the option to visit four concurrent industry shows in a multilayered expo and educational experience. …

14
Oct

Why Not Design Packaging Machines to be Closer to the Floor?

Hmm … With floorspace always at a premium, what can we do with all the empty space underneath most packaging machines? …

14
Oct

Barbie Beats Packaging Sustainability Target

In 2020, toy champ Mattel exceeded its environmental goal for paperboard packaging. To celebrate, the company is upping its game. …

12
Oct

8 Ways to Optimize Closure Design Using Predictive Modeling

Package component simulation is critical to ensure performance attributes are met in an efficient and cost-effective manner. …