John Kalkowski

John Kalkowski

John Kalkowski is Editor in Chief of Flexible Packaging. Kalkowski has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He has served in executive marketing positions for packaging suppliers and as editor of leading packaging publications.

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Closing The Loop On Waste

Closing The Loop On Packaging Waste

Packaging comes full circle in ambitious shopping scheme that emphasizes sustainability.
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John Kalkowski
April 11, 2019
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Loop, an initiative that links major consumer product brands, retailers and Terracycle, is generating a lot of excitement since its announcement in January at the Davos World Economic Forum.
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A Pouch Panorama at Global Pouch West

Global Pouch West: A Pouch Panorama

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John Kalkowski
October 3, 2018
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This year’s Global Pouch West heads to Tempe, Arizona, with a dynamic program targeted to flexible packaging professionals doing business in the western U.S. The event will take place Nov. 13-15 at the Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes. Come to where brand owners, retailers and suppliers doing business in the West meet to network and discover the latest trends, markets and challenges in flexible packaging. 


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Mumm Grand Cordon Stellar
Innovations: Beverage Packaging

Champagne Packaging is Out of This World

Winery devises special champagne packaging for use in space.
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John Kalkowski
September 18, 2018
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Maison Mumm is launching Mumm Grand Cordon Stellar this month: a ground-breaking feat of technology that makes it possible for astronauts and other space travelers to enjoy champagne in the challenging surroundings of zero gravity.
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Cover Story: Thirst for Growth

The 2018 Top 25 Beverage Packaging Companies

Beverage industry leaders use packaging innovation as a key method to drive their expansion in a competitive market.
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John Kalkowski
August 15, 2018
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As the Packaging Strategies ranking of the largest beverage packaging companies demonstrates, the big just keep getting bigger. Since its merger with SAB Miller in late 2016, Anheuser-Busch InBev has become the undisputed king of the beverage world, leading the list for the second year in a row.


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Design thinking is a problem-solving methodology
Materials Technology

Finding Inspiration in Packaging Design

Leading designer maintains that today’s consumers demand packaging that creates a distinct brand experience.
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John Kalkowski
August 14, 2018
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Good design is not good enough anymore, says Mark Dziersk, a recognized expert in industrial design and brand management. “Packaging really has to inspire people. A brand’s package is its product, and a brand is defined by the experience that people have with its packaging.”
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Cover Story

Top 50 Food Packaging Companies of 2018

Changing consumer tastes create challenges for food industry giants seeking to feed their hunger for growth.
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John Kalkowski
July 11, 2018
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For several years, the Packaging Strategies list of the Top 50 Food Packaging Companies has changed very little. Sure, there has been some juggling of the ranks, but once again, Nestlé, JBS, Tyson, Pepsico and Mars round out the top five food packaging companies in the 2018 rankings.


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Self-care Product Packaging- June 2018 Cover Story
Cover Story: Personal Care Packaging

Personal Care Packaging Must Reflect Consumer Needs & Desires

Consumers in today’s “selfie lifestyle” increasingly indulge in high-end personal care products, so the packaging must reflect their needs—and desires.
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John Kalkowski
June 8, 2018
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Personal care represents a wide gamut of the consumer packaged goods market, with products ranging from diapers and soaps to high-end beauty products. Consequently, it’s difficult to generalize about the packaging that must fulfill demands for such a wide range of products.
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