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Labatt USA Transitioning to More Sustainable Packaging

June 25, 2021

Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light recently rolled out new recycled and photodegradable green plastic carrier rings — Hi-Cone RingCycles.

Amcor Installs New Blown-Film Production Line

June 24, 2021

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The new line produces the company’s AmPrima PE Plus ultra-clear and heat resistance films.

Market Trends

The State of Snacking

In the crowded snacking segment, packaging can be a point of difference that drives brand loyalty and sales.

Kristin Joker

June 17, 2021

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Snacking is an American pastime. Mintel's Snacking Motivations and Attitude study have the proof stating, “Snacks account for 51% of all food sales, and 92% of adults in the United States have snacked within the last 24 hours.”

Editor’s Note

Pet food packaging is evolving to accommodate healthier recipes

Kristin Joker

June 15, 2021

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My pets eat healthier than I do. It's true. Before the era of Amazon, the only food delivery programs were diet plans. Way back in 2002, I thought it would be a good idea to order The Zone Diet home delivery program.

Takis Introduces New Line Up of Snacks and New Look

May 25, 2021

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The new packaging marks the return of iconography identifying the spiciness of each snack.

Flexible Packaging

Flexible Packaging Makes Sense

E-commerce, corporate sustainability goals and consumer trends are revealing the causes and benefits for the dramatic rise in this packaging segment.

Sam Paul

May 6, 2021

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The benefits of music-related mass gatherings usually always outweigh the negatives, but imagine thousands of people a day throwing away plastic bottles and cups into a limited number of receptacles.

Schur Star Offers Double and Triple Bagging of Sterile Products

April 30, 2021

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The SchurStar Packaging Machine offers fully automated bagging of pharmaceutical items.

RSVLTS Switches Gears to Eco-Friendly Packaging

April 28, 2021

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The new 100% compostable packaging marks a rollout for all future releases.

Coffee Roaster F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc Celebrates Earth Day by Making More Packaging Recyclable Through TerraCycle

April 20, 2021

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To date, that program has kept over 500,000 coffee pods and capsules out of landfills, and more than $10,000 has been raised for charities.

Domino Sugar Celebrates its 120th Anniversary with a New Look

April 19, 2021

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Changes include new seals on all products indicating Non-GMO Project verification as well as a how-to-recycle logo.

3 Packaging Trends for 2022

A Year of Ups and Downs for the Packaging Industry

Datalase Launch New Coatings Range for Laminated Substrates

Events

February 23, 2022

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South unites the southeast converting region’s top material converters and manufacturers across the area’s impressive array of industries. Now in its 4th year, the Expo is expected to bring almost 100 exhibitors and more than 500 attendees to support the converting industry.

April 26, 2022

Converters Expo

Come celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Converters Expo in the heart of the nation’s largest converting corridor. For a decade and a half, Converters Expo has been bringing converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens together with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.