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Nutrition Labels

Canadian government announces changes to food labels

Industry has five-year transition period to make changes

August 3, 2017

The Canadian government has announced changes to nutrition information and ingredient labels for products sold in the Canadian market. The changes encompass serving size and added sugar as well.

PACK EXPO preview: 3 upcoming packaging trends

Consumers want packaging with intelligent features, eye-catching design and sustainable materials

Sean Riley

August 2, 2017

Technologies incorporated or embedded in the package can convey nutrition information, allergy information, expiration dates and more.

Coke

New Coca-Cola Zero announcement brings back memories of New Coke fiasco

A look at how one brand overcame such a huge marketing mistake.

Casey Laughman

July 27, 2017

I realize that nostalgia for the 1980s is a big thing these days, but I hope that Coca-Cola isn’t taking it too far.

Robotics

How robotics can revolutionize the supply chain, help with FSMA

As the ROI increases, more companies feel confident installing robotics

Maria Ferrante

July 27, 2017

The landscape of solutions for optimizing efficiencies across a food brand’s supply-chain is constantly changing at the pace of the technology sector. And that pace of change can feel rapid.

Coke

Coke Zero reformulated with new recipe, new packaging

New recipe tastes like a Coke with zero sugar and zero calories, slated to hit shelves in Aug.

Crystal Lindell

July 27, 2017

Coca-Cola Zero is getting a new name, new look and, according to the company, an even more delicious taste.

Industry Reports

PMMI’s Vision 2025 report focuses on personalization, other consumer demands

Increase in consumer demand for personalized products is challenge for packaged goods companies

Casey Laughman

July 21, 2017

An increase in consumer demand for personalized products is a big challenge for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, says a new report from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Sustainable Packaging

Bosch, BillerudKorsnas collaboration wins sustainability award

Sealed paper packaging honored for performance and sustainability

Casey Laughman

July 13, 2017

A collaboration between Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnas has been awarded a 2017 Sustainability Award in the Bio-Based Packaging category.

Bottle packaging

Crown’s latest bottle top eliminates need for opener

New crown can be fastened to bottles using the same machinery used for standard pry-off and twist off designs.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

To remove the crown from the bottle, consumers simply hold the bottle in one hand, place their thumb under the lever and push the lever upward. No separate opening tools are required.

Plastic Packaging

Sonoco releases plastic WindowCan with transparent window

The new WindowCan combines plastic packaging and rigid paperboard containers.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

Sonoco Europe’s new WindowCan gives customers a clear view of food products like muesli and confectionery — while combining the advantages of rigid paperboard containers with those of plastic packaging.

Candy packaging

Hershey launches more sustainable packaging

New design uses 32 percent less material, including 3.12 fewer pounds of corrugate.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

Hershey is launching an innovative new packaging approach that the company developed in 2016 to reduce corrugate waste, lessen its carbon footprint and improve sustainability efficiencies across the supply chain.