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The food service industry is in the midst of a major transformation. Digital technology is increasingly interwoven into the food service experience. A whopping 45% of QSRs now provide a pick-up in store feature on their mobile apps.¹

For over a century corrugated packaging has carried products around the world, delivering everything from machine parts to computers and food from point of origin to point of use.

In 1978, Bill Huggins and Bill Mann founded Pretzels Inc. Based in Bluffton, Indiana, the company manufactures and distributes traditional, peanut butter-filled, flavored, seasonal and gluten-free pretzels, as well as extruded snack products, to leading grocers as well as private and national brands.

Two packaging industry trends are causing headaches for automated case packing OEMs and their customers. OEMs must advance their design strategies to keep the cost of automation affordable so customers continue to receive optimum ROI.

The global e-commerce packaging marketing is projected to see a compound annual growth rate of 11.3% through 2023, cites The Freedonia Group. Apparel and accessories alone took 18% of the market in 2018.

Pepperidge Farm and the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes announce Pepperidge Farm as Official Cookie Partner of the Christmas Spectacular. This first-time partnership will include the creation and sale of the new "Toy Soldier" cookie, inspired by the production's iconic Rockette number, "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers."

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has developed KeelClip, a paperboard packaging solution for cans that offers sustainability advantages and merchandising benefits as compared to other packaging options. 

Bringing an indulgent adult treat and authentic flavors to the coffee aisle, Kraft Heinz is partnering with BAILEYS®, producer of the world's best-selling cream liqueur, to launch non-alcoholic BAILEYS ready-to-drink Cold Brew in cans. In addition, BAILEYS Roast & Ground Coffee bags and K-Cup pods will also be available.

Wahaca Taco Kits relaunch with a fresh brand and packaging identity by design studio Without that marries the range with the popular restaurant chain in the U.K.

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 76th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. These folding cartons and rigid boxes represent some of the best paperboard packaging manufactured by North American converters over the past year.