Packaging Digest

3
Aug

The Importance of Metal Detector Verification and Validation

Properly verifying and validating the metal detection equipment on your packaging line can help you achieve the ultimate goal: ensuring product safety for consumers. …

3
Aug

10 Dramatic Snack Packaging Designs

A gallery of 10 lively and colorful snack food designs include new product launches, dramatic redesigns, and standout limited-editions including ‘Minion-ed’ packs. …

29
Jul

Coca-Cola Dispenses Noteworthy Packaging News

The global beverage brand reports ongoing rollout of recycled content bottles, redesigned Coke Zero, ocean cleanup, the brand’s first NFTs, and more. …

29
Jul

3 Ways Conveyors Can Support Ecommerce Success

Running at high speed, hitting capacity targets, and integrating systems smoothly are critical to ecommerce packaging and fulfillment operations. Are the conveyors on your line moving products as quickly and effectively as possible? …

28
Jul

High-Tech In-Store Machine Incentivizes Recycling

Artificial intelligence (AI) and NFC-equipped machine — testing at Safeway stores — accepts aluminum cans and PET and glass bottles. It was designed by an entrepreneur from Apple and an aerospace engineer. …

28
Jul

Paper, Recycled Plastic, or Bioplastic? 3 Protective Packaging Options

These sustainable, inflate-on-demand air cushioning and void-fill product options range from 100% recyclable paper to home-compostable bioplastics to PCR plastic. …

27
Jul

Tyson Invests in Robotic Bulk Pick-and-Pack Technology for Food

Tyson Ventures has helped fund Soft Robotics, demonstrating confidence in a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) solution for automated food packing. …

26
Jul

Neonatal and Pediatric Medical-Device Maker Picks Tree-Free Cartons

New medical packaging from Neotech Products replaces conventional paperboard with packaging made from sugarcane fiber. …

26
Jul

Serialization System Gives Pharma Companies an Option for Tight Spaces

Wipotec-OCS offers a new flexible solution for pharmaceutical packaging. …

22
Jul

Packagers Verify Bioplastic Content with Radiocarbon Testing

The prevalence of greenwashing in recent years has driven brand owners to creative solutions — including carbon-14 testing — to prove their plant-based packaging materials are the real deal. …