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Starbucks Strawless Lids for Cold Beverages Now Available in U.S.

September 16, 2020

As part of the company’s efforts to phase out plastic straws worldwide, a recyclable, strawless lid is the new standard for iced beverages in Starbucks stores.

Nesquik Redesign Updated for Broader Audience

September 14, 2020

Recent competitive pressures in the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) category including coffee, energy and other protein drinks, drove Nestlé to decide that the youth-focused Nesquik brand design needed a change.

Spotlight Feature- 2

Automated Inspection Protects Brand Quality for Syrup Manufacturer

Kristen Kazarian

September 10, 2020

A popular bottled syrup company recently partnered with EPIC Systems to launch newly designed bottles and labels for the its evolving breakfast food portfolio. This partnership resulted in a robust packaging inspection system that helped the syrup company bring new products to market quickly, without exposing the brand to undue risks.

Lipstick Packaging Designed with Rolling Stones Look

September 2, 2020

PAC Worldwide’s new packaging for LiveGlam’s “Kiss Me” collection of lippies. Each lipstick arrives in a sleek poly bubble mailer featuring a luscious pair of red lips whose seductive shine leaps off the brand’s signature all-black matte background.

L’Oreal Joins U.S. Plastics Pact for Push Toward a Circular Economy

September 1, 2020

Typically not a market where sustainable packaging is regularly seen, cosmetics giant L'Oréal joins 60+ brands, retailers, government agencies and NGOs in collaboration to advance all plastic packaging in the U.S., to become reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

TerraCycle Launch in Thailand Gets Funding from PepsiCo Foundation

August 31, 2020

With financial support from The PepsiCo Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm, the TerraCycle Global Foundation is a dedicated public charity on a mission to dramatically reduce the volume of marine debris and plastic waste found in the world’s waterways.

New Closure for HOD Water Bottles Features Flow-in Liner, Pierceable Shell & Crack-Resistant Material

August 19, 2020

Silgan Closures, a leader in manufacturing metal, composite and plastic closures, has launched its new one-piece 55 mm KS2 plastic closure for five- and three-gallon HOD (Home and Office Delivery) water bottles.

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

PMMI Column

Impact of COVID-19 on the Packaging Industry

Sean Riley

August 10, 2020

When the global COVID-19 pandemic hit, PMMI used its position as the convener of the makers of goods along with their packaging and processing suppliers to consistently monitor the effects on the industry and provide avenues to keep parties informed.

Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods Division of Dole Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Market Trends

Produce Moves to the Pantry

Due in part to the ongoing pandemic, consumers are choosing shelf-stable and frozen fruits and vegetables over fresh.

Kristen Kazarian

August 10, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 will likely last for quite a while and with it, the rise of in-home food and beverage consumption will continue for the foreseeable future.

Materials: Case Study

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Help Frozen Foods Processor Stick to Commitment

A new, better solution was found after a supplier error.

Kristen Kazarian

August 10, 2020

Getting products into big box and club retailers is competitive. Along with strict product quality standards, timely completion of orders and quick shipping turnarounds must be met to stay on retail club shelves.