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Consumers continue to become more aware of single-use plastics, food waste and recycling, particularly with the rise of documentaries like Seaspiracy. This has led to many brands seeking new and innovative methods to meet consumer sustainability expectations and to capture market share.

One silver lining from the 2020 pandemic was how resilient businesses and workers became and how new forms of technology were adopted to keep operations running. For example, online conference calls allowed for business continuity, and now companies have adopted these hybrid approaches to business, including brands and printers.

The addition of a Hudson Sharp Ares 400 accepts recycle-ready polyethylene, laminated films, bio-films and paper-like films.

Last week, researchers found that a generation defines itself by food, the global spout pouch market will grow, laser coding is now an option on a sustainable line of films, S’mores packaging glows and new resins aim for a circular economy.

The eXact 2 from X-Rite is designed to offer a total solution in one handheld device.

A report by Astute Analytica projects the market to register a CAGR of 7.3%.

A new study from Transparency Market Research says that the rising need for environmentally friendly packaging means stand-up pouches are projected to be in high demand.

The new KS-SUP-600 is a line extension to current leading digital and high-speed 400mm pouch machines.

New brand owners are finding numerous ways to enter retail or e-commerce channels, and a big reason why so many brands are successful is the ability to produce high-end packaging that stands out to consumers. 

A look at why paper mills have been declining — and what’s coming next.