Packaging downtime is a costly and inconvenient situation no company needs. While there are multiple reasons for experiencing downtime, the majority of circumstances affecting control systems and servo drives can be avoided by keeping your packaging machinery in good condition.

Food sales in the ecommerce space are growing as more and more shoppers use grocery delivery programs than ever before. 

I came across a very cool eco-friendly kitchen tool the other day. Bee’s Wrap is a new alternative to plastic wrap, and it is reusable. Reusable faux plastic wrap? I had to know more.

There are many bottle types on the market for on-the-go consumers, such as PET bottles, the good old glass bottle (for products like Starbucks coffee) and even stand-up pouches.

At PMMI’s Executive Leadership Conference in Miami mid-March, I got to hear from David Strauss, Nestlé USA’s head of packaging. He discussed some of the current trends impacting consumer packaging and the machines that create them. 

Many companies supply stand-up pouches, but if you’re considering stand-up pouches for liquid products, it’s wise to look for a pouch supplier with specialized expertise in this area. 

Imagine my surprise when I read a recent study saying that I have significant purchasing power in the food space. 

Remember the feeling when you picked up your first iPhone? Taking off the plastic seal and feeling the sleek white box? 

Using radio-frequency identification (RFID) to manage inventory of cosmetics and fragrances has been difficult in the past. 

Packaging Strategies spoke with Laura Phillips, SVP of sustainability for Walmart, regarding the company’s recent sustainability changes.