Packaging

Pack Expo demo shows how drones could deliver packages

Workhorse, whose clients include UPS, shows off its delivery technology in virtual landscape featuring mailboxes, doorsteps.

Crystal Lindell

October 12, 2017

The future of package delivery is drones. At least that’s what electric truck and drone maker Workhorse believes.

Food Packaging

Clay packaging could help preserve produce

New research shows that clay-based antimicrobial packaging keeps food fresh.

Crystal Lindell

October 6, 2017

Scientists have developed a packaging film coated with clay nanotubes packed with an antibacterial essential oil that provides a one-two punch—preventing both over-ripening and microbial growth.

U.S. Packaging industry market value approaching $10 Billion

Amidst strong industry growth, PMMI report shows robust sector.

Crystal Lindell

September 28, 2017

The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to increase 4.8 percent from 2015 to 2016, coming in with a total market value of $9.8 billion.

Food fraud

How barcodes can help fight food fraud

Food ranks among the top five most valuable counterfeit markets

Sean Riley

September 28, 2017

Within the layered approach to brand protection are overt technologies — barcodes, holograms, watermarks, embossing and etching — and covert technologies — taggants, UV, infrared and fluorescent inks, Smart technology and radio frequency identification (RFID).

Beverage packaging

New Ardagh Group finish offers cans ‘Matte & Mirror Impact’

The company’s new ink compound creates an eye-catching beverage packaging.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2017

The Ardagh Group’s latest beverage can finishing, named ‘Matte & Mirror Impact,’ combines the trending combination of matte and glossy surfaces.

Tetra Pak highlights need for AR, digital packaging

Tetra Pak 2017 Index shows why augmented reality, digital technology and online “super leaders” are so important to the future of packaging.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2017

Packaging can become a gateway to generate interaction, with the use of use of augmented reality and digital codes printed on packages improving transparency of traceability, allowing consumers to access information about the product right down to the source.

Packaging

The Amazon Effect: How eCommerce will change food and beverage packaging

Amazon, Whole Foods deal propels food and beverage eCommerce forward, and companies will need to respond.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2017

Amazon recently bought Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, and as soon as it was finalized, the eCommerce giant started including more groceries online — successfully.

Pack Expo

How Mitsubishi is helping companies extend shelf life

Mitsubishi to highlight oxygen absorption technology at Pack Expo that doubles shelf life of some foods while also reducing preservatives.

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

September 11, 2017

The technology is particularly relevant for organic and natural food brands looking for shelf-life extension solutions, including in the baking and snack space.

Coffee packaging

La Colombe Coffee, Crown launch single-use coffee can

New convenience driven package delivers precise portions of fresh, premium coffee

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

The MiniVault, a pre-portioned single-use can, delivers café quality ground coffee to consumers in a vessel that is both convenient for at-home use and extends the shelf life up to five times.

PET containers

Pretium launches PET container with integrated handle

SureHandle container is easier for both children and adults to handle

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

Trademarked, the SureHandle PET container, it gives brand owners significant shelf differentiation, handling convenience and aesthetics that were not previously possible.