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Developments in packaging mediums, from paper to plastic and everything in between.

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Adhesives/Sealants

News and new products in the adhesives and sealants market for use in food, beverage, household, medical & pharmaceutical packaging.

Beverage multipacks

From 6-packs of beer to club store packaging, improvements to beverage multipacks aim for consumer ease of use.

Blister Packaging

Read about what’s new, what’s trending and what is to come in the blister packaging market.

Cans & bottles

Aluminum, PET and glass bottles and cans for food, beverage, household, medical & pharmaceutical use.

Closures/Lids

Read about new launches and innovations in caps and closures, including spouts and lids for all packaging types.

Films & Coatings

Read about trends and new offerings in films and coatings for various packaging applications.

Paperboard/Corrugated/Cartons

Read about what’s new in paperboard, corrugated and cartons across all markets.

Rigid Containers

Glass, PET and cans used for food, beverage, household, medical & pharmaceutical packaging.

Sustainable Packaging

Find articles and information on new products, developments and trends in eco-conscious, sustainable packaging.

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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.

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.

Best Practices for Conducting Virtual Factory Acceptance Tests

July 1, 2020

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The OpX Leadership Network has released best practices and leadership guidelines for executing virtual factory acceptance tests (vFATs), to address the changing operational landscape brought on by COVID-19.

Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers and European Co-Packers Association Collaborate

June 5, 2020

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With shared missions of furthering the awareness and use of the contract packaging and contract manufacturing (CP/CM) industry in their respective regions, this collaboration presents expanded opportunities to the members of each organization on a global scale.

BillerudKorsnäs Introduces Life Cycle Assessment Tool for Packaging

June 4, 2020

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Many brands and retailers could reduce the climate impact of their packaging up to 50%, based on a large number of life cycle assessments by BillerudKorsnäs in a new tool that evaluates the environmental impact of different packaging solutions.

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The COVID-19 Booze Boom

Consumers are drinking more alcohol, as stay-at-home orders continue around the United States.

Kristen Kazarian

May 5, 2020

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Americans are drinking their way through the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Many are holding Zoom video “happy hours” with friends and colleagues, while others are content to imbibe by themselves or with a significant other with no social media necessary.

PS News Flexible Insights with Dennis Calamusa

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Flexible Insights: Materials

Dennis Calamusa

February 11, 2020

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As a longtime supplier of flexible packaging machinery, I have had the unique opportunity to work with a number of companies to help them solve their evolving packaging challenges and continue to evolve their packaging— from large companies to a growing number of entrepreneurial startups.

PMMI Awards $20K in Scholarships

January 1, 2020

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Five students received $4,000 scholarships from the 2019 Fall PMMI Scholarship in Memorial of Claude S. Breeden, Glenn Davis and Art Schaefer, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

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4 Reasons to Consider Linerless Labels for E-Commerce

Linerless labels offer operational advantages for e-commerce businesses.

Bruce Hanson

November 21, 2019

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Between labor shortages, customer expectations, automation quandaries and, of course, the high cost of doing business, challenges abound for e-commerce companies — and optimizing processes wherever possible is a priority for everyone.

Why ISO Standards Are Important in the Packaging Industry

Jessica Clifton

September 20, 2019

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ISO standards are internationally recognized specifications for products, services and systems geared to ensure quality, safety and efficiency. In this article, we look at which ISO standards are relevant for packaging companies, and what the benefits are of holding ISO accreditations.

Contract Packaging Association Announces New Officers

September 13, 2019

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CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, is pleased to announce the CPA officers for the period of July 2019 through June 2021.

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Adhesives/Sealants

Beverage multipacks

Blister Packaging

Cans & bottles

Closures/Lids

Films & Coatings

Flexible Packaging

Labels

Paperboard/Corrugated/Cartons

Rigid Containers

Sustainable Packaging

ARTICLES

What Does Your Labeling Say?

Best Practices for Conducting Virtual Factory Acceptance Tests

Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers and European Co-Packers Association Collaborate

BillerudKorsnäs Introduces Life Cycle Assessment Tool for Packaging

The COVID-19 Booze Boom

Flexible Insights: Materials

PMMI Awards $20K in Scholarships

4 Reasons to Consider Linerless Labels for E-Commerce

Why ISO Standards Are Important in the Packaging Industry

Contract Packaging Association Announces New Officers

Packaging Strategies

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