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Nestle: Paper wrapper is a first for confectionery bars

Rose Shilling

August 15, 2019

Nestle switched to a recyclable paper wrapper for its YES! fruit, nut and chocolate snack bars sold in Europe.

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PACK EXPO Preview: Consumer demands drive sustainable sourcing, packaging

Tom Egan , PMMI

August 13, 2019

Sustainability is a mainstay today, and it is affecting the supply chain from crop to consumer.

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Ultrasonic label welding allows bands to be applied sans heat, glue

Rose Shilling

August 9, 2019

How do you secure a label band around a hot dog package or a two-pack of fresh herbs in plastic clamshells?

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Graham Packaging receives 2019 Sustainability Award

Company honored by the Business Intelligence Group for its leadership role in sustainability

Casey Laughman

August 5, 2019

Graham Packaging has been awarded a 2019 Sustainability Award from the Business Intelligence Group in the Sustainability Leadership (Organization) category. Graham was the only packaging company to receive an award in this category.

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Mitigating the impact of package leaks

Package leaks can cut shelf life, create food safety hazards

Bill Burnard

August 5, 2019

The food industry is undergoing rapid change, much of which is driven by high consumer and retailer expectations when it comes to food freshness, quality, safety and expedience. That’s a tall order for brands to fill while also focusing on innovation and adapting packaging to align with changing retail trends such as e-commerce.

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Pack Expo Preview: Health and wellness food market continues strong growth

Maria Ferrante

July 22, 2019

The global health and wellness food market is projected to reach $811.82 billion by 2021.

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New sensor detects spoiled milk

Rose Shilling

July 15, 2019

Scientists at Washington State University developed a sensor that can "smell" if milk has gone bad—without opening the package.

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Unique labels, packaging design adorn Dew and Fritos this summer

Rose Shilling

July 15, 2019

PepsiCo has a couple of the more interesting special summer packages that we've seen.

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Targeting single-use plastics

Rose Shilling

July 8, 2019

With concerns about single-use plastics increasing, a company known for boxed coconut water has started selling aluminum bottles of water.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | JUNE 2019

How to select the right packaging for your cannabis product

Sharon Spielman

July 1, 2019

The market for legal cannabis edibles has grown increasingly sophisticated—and that includes the packaging options used for retail and medicinal products.