Build it and they will come? A new pouch for Stonyfield’s YoBaby refrigerated yogurt demonstrates how brands and suppliers are designing for future recycling capabilities. The all-polyethylene spouted pouch from Amcor and Cheer Pack North America is “recycle ready,” but not yet accepted by MRFs. But Amcor and its MRF partners are working to change that. Read more: https://buff.ly/4cPXypa #yogurt #sustainablepackaging #babyfood #flexiblepouch #MRF #recycleready #monomaterial

A handful of bold predictions that PW columnists have made over the years are coming true at a notable clip. From Eric Greenberg on the Chevron deference doctrine to Bruce Welt on the GS1 US-initiated shift from 1D GTIN barcodes to 2D data matrices; from Pat Reynolds's long position on Landa Digital Printing's Nanography to Brian Stepowany, CPP's instincts on supply chain and contract packaging during the pandemic--here are a few Nostradamus moments. https://lnkd.in/g3vvbxD8

Generation Z is soon to eclipse the Millennials as the largest age cohort in the world. #Packaging designers are paying close attention to their unique suite of preferences since catching their eye on a shelf and building loyalty over time is a worthwhile investment for a brand. Some backstory: we happened to catch Hernán Braberman of tridimage delivering fascinating insights on the topic above at drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies last month, as part of an epda (european brand & packaging design association) tour with Uwe Melichar. Turns out, it's a subject Hernán had already opined upon via Mundo EXPO PACK and PMMI Media Group's very own Lilián Elena Robayo Páez - a small world. He was gracious enough to offer Packaging World a compact version of his research. https://lnkd.in/g6BpJAcv

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Discover How to Succeed in Circular Supply Chains Join us for an insightful webinar TOMORROW, July 16, 2024, hosted by Packaging World. Learn from top experts Mark Agerton (Procter & Gamble) and Jeff Snyder (Rumpke) as they discuss successful strategies for collaborative circular supply chains. Understand the importance of design for recyclability and how to increase the use of post-consumer recycled materials. Stay informed on the latest advancements and trends in packaging recycling and sustainability. Register for free today! https://buff.ly/4bEQpGC

Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Vinay Kumar, senior scientist and project manager at VTT, who explained VTT’s R&D on cellulose-based ‘transparent films’ and coatings made using environmentally friendly processes that can replace plastic films in a number of packaging applications. Read the interview and watch a video on the project: https://buff.ly/3LnAT7A   #biodegradablepackaging #cellulose #cellulosefilm #compostablepackaging #flexiblefilm #packaging #recyclablefilm #sustainablepackaging

The spirits industry is well known for its clever and elegant gift packaging, but a new limited-edition pack for The Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origins line takes luxury to a new level. Designed by IPL Packaging for the whiskey maker’s investors, the gift pack is sustainable, too. Read more: https://buff.ly/45XT3WW #alcoholicbeverages #customizedpackaging #liquorpackaging #luxurypackaging #packagingdesign #reusablepackaging #spiritspackaging #sustainablepackaging #whiskeypackaging

Cartoning machines play a crucial role in packaging a wide range of products, from wine bottles to pet food cans to bagged candy. Watch the latest Package This video for an overview of the various types of #cartoning equipment. #packagethis

Transform Waste into Value: Join Our Free Webinar Are you ready to lead the way in sustainable packaging? Join Packaging World on July 16, 2024, for our webinar "From Waste to Value: How to Be a Successful Partner in a Collaborative Circular Supply Chain." Gain insights from industry leaders Mark Agerton of Procter & Gamble and Jeff Snyder of Rumpke on designing for recyclability and increasing post-consumer recycled materials in your supply chain. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your sustainability efforts and stay ahead of the latest trends. Register now! https://buff.ly/4bEQpGC

We saw this nifty paper bottle pilot from Diageo brand Baileys Irish Cream make the rounds a couple of months back. But we wanted to dig in and understand how this patented "Dry Molded Fiber" concept works for #packaging. It turns out there is more than meets the eye--this isn't traditional molded fiber. Instead of water- and energy-intensive slurry process, bottle forming is indeed dry. An extraordinary network of inventors, developers, OEMs, and stakeholders emphasize ‘progress over perfection’ as they commercialize the breakthrough bottle. Involved in this Bailey's project specifically were PulPac, PA Consulting, CURT G. JOA INC., Matrix Pack Group/Matrix Pack North America, MCC Label, ARBURG, Inc./ARBURG GmbH Co KG, and SEYI Presses/SEYI-America Inc./SEYI Presses Europe GmbH. The wider Bottle Collective that introduced dry molded fiber tech includes member companies like Sanofi, Haleon, and Logoplaste. https://lnkd.in/gmXpmb6P