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Reclose/Reseal Raises the Food Packaging Bar

New heat-sealable reclosure systems offer visual appeal and functional features.

November 13, 2019

The way food is packaged and marketed is constantly changing, thanks in part to consumer trends, the goal of packaging sustainability and the never-ending fight to reduce food waste. This has resulted in a wide variety of enhancements that continue to evolve.

Sean Riley is the editorial director of marketing & communications at PMMI

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Aseptic Packaging Evolving in Emerging Economies

Sean Riley

October 15, 2019

Baby Boomers living longer than previous generations, coupled with the increase in healthcare options and affordability in emerging economies around the world, are contributing to the increasing demand for disposable instruments in the healthcare industry.

Building a Sustainable Future with Today’s Packaging Solutions

September 19, 2019

To address packaging sustainability challenges, PMMI gathered insights from industry experts who will be featured at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

Dasani's HybridBottle Made Partly from Plants & Recycled Material

Dasani's HybridBottle Is Made Partly from Plants & Recycled Material

August 27, 2019

Water brand DASANI announced sustainable packaging innovations in support of The Coca-Cola Company’s global “World Without Waste” goal to make its bottles and cans with an average of 50% recycled material by 2030. Updates to DASANI’s packaging line-up include the HybridBottle.

U.S. Not in Agreement with UN to Manage Packaging Waste

May 13, 2019

Nearly all of the world's countries have agreed on a deal to better manage polluting plastic waste, except the U.S., United Nations environmental officials recently stated.

WorldStar Packaging Award Winners Announced

December 14, 2018

The World Packaging Organisation has announced the 189 winners of the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2019. The three countries most awarded are Japan, with 26 awards for the second year running, followed by Turkey, taking 22 and China, 21.

PepsiCo Joins NaturALL Bottle Alliance

September 20, 2018

PepsiCo has joined the Alliance to advance the goal of creating beverage containers with a reduced carbon footprint.

Fibre Box Association Column

A Renewed Focus on Residential Recycling Programs

Rachel Kenyon

September 20, 2018

Growth in e-commerce is dramatically changing supply chain dynamics and as any online shopper will attest, more corrugated boxes are ending up in consumers’ garages than ever before.

The Five S’s of Food Packaging

September 19, 2018

The challenges for today’s food manufacturing market and the five S’s to consider when choosing packaging: sustainability, shelf-life, size, shape and smart labels.

Market Trends: Personal Care Packaging

The Sustainable Beauty Movement

Beauty and personal care brands are finding innovative ways to cut packaging waste in order to appeal to consumers.

Kristen Kazarian

September 19, 2018

From products sold bare to compostable paper and reusable containers, beauty brands are making the move toward more sustainable and eco-friendly packaging options. We can thank the millennial generation, as well as the Generation Z up-and-comers, for pushing this movement.