Packaging Strategies

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The September issue of Packaging Strategies includes our spotlight feature on labeling and what it means to consumers. Also you will find features on cannabis packaging, inclusivity in packaging’s future, automated inspection for a syrup manufacturer, a pickling company grows into new equipment, frozen foods trends and more!

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Spotlight Feature

What Does Your Labeling Say?

Labels communicate to consumers about your brand — be it a recycling claim, nutrition benefits, or how the product can be used.
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Kristen Kazarian
September 4, 2020
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We look at the total package, including the label, to identify problems with consumer engagement. Recyclability and sustainability paired with a nice design at low cost are just a few benefits brands and converters look for. Below, we find a few recent label offerings that just might fit the bill for the future of labels.
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Market Trends

Frozen Foods put the Chill in Mealtime

The demand for frozen foods has skyrocketed with more meals served at home.
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Kristen Kazarian
September 21, 2020
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While frozen foods once were considered a sub-par meal choice and unhealthy newer options are giving consumers what they crave. It is evident that the novel coronavirus has shifted consumer preferences, and frozen foods is one significant market we see change.


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Materials

When Recyclability Isn’t Enough

Making sense of more sustainable paper packaging options.
James Fogg
September 21, 2020
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The term “recyclable” has long been a buzzword in the food packaging industry. But now consumers and other stakeholders are demanding more than the iconic three-arrow triangle stamped on their hamburger box. 


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Machinery

Pickling Company Grows Into New Equipment

The installation of two high-speed case packers has helped the brand reach big results in a short time.
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Kristen Kazarian
September 11, 2020
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OH SNAP!® Pickling Company, based in Wisconsin, is in the final stages of installing two new high-speed SOMIC end-of-line packaging machines. The first of the popular 424 W3 wraparound case packers for retail-ready packaging has begun handling the collating and case packing of almost two million single-serve pouches per week.
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Brand Packaging: Cannabis

6 Ways Legal Cannabis Will Transform the CPG Industry

Legal cannabis sales in the United States is predicted to reach $41 billion by 2025, a market force to be reckoned with.
Danielle Ohl
September 10, 2020
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It’s no wonder legal cannabis products are poised to become the largest growing new consumer packaged goods (CPG) segment in the U.S. Major changes to the business landscape are coming as a result ... and many have already begun. Here are six things that will change in the CPG industry as a result.
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Automation

Avoiding Common Pitfalls When Selecting & Integrating Linear Modules

Seven tips to help avoid common technical and operational issues.
September 10, 2020
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Fully integrated linear modules can be versatile and cost-effective for linear transport applications in packaging machinery. When specifying and integrating pre-engineered linear modules, whether for Cartesian robots, pick-and-place equipment or linear transport systems in or between production lines, following these seven key tips can help avoid common technical and operational pitfalls.
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A Slice of Goodness: The Importance of Recycling Pizza Boxes

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Rachel Kenyon
September 21, 2020
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Pizza night is a tradition in many American households — and this year, an especially popular option for consumers staying home or scaling back on restaurant dining. In July, we learned that pizza lovers have one more reason to feel good about embracing pizza night: It’s now been officially established and agreed that the pizza box is, in fact, recyclable.


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