Articles by Bobby Douglas

We recently sat down with SOMIC Packaging’s Peter Fox to discuss secondary packaging for dairy. Our wide-ranging discussion touched on the unique challenges of dairy packaging, how the push for sustainable packaging has imacted the industry, and machinery advancements that are improving secondary packaging. Get Peter’s insights.

Coding, marking and printing are essential practices for packaging companies and brands looking to convey meaningful product information to consumers. Because of the widespread necessity of these practices, there has been a variety of innovations—from sustainable inks to laser solutions for beverage can marking. Learn more about these exciting new developments.

The personal care sector is going green with innovations like styrene-free packaging from Schwan Cosmetics, plastic reductions by Amcor for Bulldog, and Nu Skin's eco-friendly relaunch of ageLOC® Tru Face®. Discover these sustainable advancements!

Few elements of a package are more important than the label. Labels convey critical information about a package’s contents, in addition to helping market the product in a consumer context. Improvements in this area have come in the form of materials, technology, and machinery. Learn more about the latest in labeling.

Household packaging has undergone significant changes in all facets of development. With innovations in design, mechanics and sustainability, the household packaging sector serves as a sound indicator of the broader trends seen across the industry as a whole. Learn about some of the key developments in household packaging.

Converters Expo features over 150 vendors and service providers, starting with a Welcome Reception on April 15 at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The Expo Hall opens on April 16, highlighting hundreds of exhibitors.

Automation is becoming vital in the packaging industry, streamlining production and enhancing quality assurance. This month, we explore major advancements in automation within the sector.

Partnerships between one.five and Jung, pladis Global and Coveris, and Volka Food International and Metatex are just a few examples of how paper-based packaging has become an increasingly prevalent option for candy and confectionery providers.

A major cog in the supply chain, palletizing can relieve a lot of hiccups in a product’s journey to store shelves. As a result, several improvements in palletizing—in areas like sustainability and robotics—have emerged over the last year. Learn about some of the latest innovations.

Snack brands are rethinking packaging on a multitude of fronts. While convenience and performance are still among the top priorities for snack food providers, brands are now looking to improve their packaging in other areas like sustainability and design.