While PET bottles represent the largest volume share of pack types in North America, pouches will see the greatest forecast CAGR of 5.7%, adding nearly 2 billion units sold through 2020, according to the 2017 Global Packaging Trends Report.
Mondelēz International has launched one of the first sponsored SmartLabel™ apps, making in-store, on-the-spot access to detailed product information for many of its U.S. snacking products possible from smartphones.
Bosch will unveil an advanced version of its bar production system at interpack 2017. The seamlessly integrated system reaches a constant output of up to 1500 bars per minute in primary packaging with secondary packaging matching this high speed of the flow wrapper.
Italian snack manufacturer Preziosi Food (Mitica) integrated new frying, seasoning and packaging systems from leading processing and packaging solutions provider, tna to launch a new line of batch-fried potato chips.
Campbell Soup Company, Church & Dwight, Henkel, Nestlé Waters North America, RB, Unilever and Ocean Spray join How2Recycle label program; announcement made at sustainability event hosted by Walmart, which has encouraged brands to join the program.
The Klöckner Pentaplast Group announces that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire LINPAC Senior Holdings Limited and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, a film producer and converter for food packaging in Europe.
On May 20, 2016, the FDA announced that the industry will be required to implement a new Nutrition Facts Panel for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the links between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease.
Price sensitivity and how it is affected by package design, size and shelf layout can be precisely measured using eye-tracking technology. The key data lies in measuring ”fixations” – how long one’s eyes focus on a given area of a package, sign, shelf, etc.