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March 2020

Packaging World March 2020

Machine Users Log In by RFID

By better controlling access to machine parameters, and by logging the date and time of as well as the changes in parameter values, machine troubleshooting is greatly enhanced.

March 6, 2020

The RFID scanner mounted to the side of the enclosure holding the HMI is connected to the machine’s Ethernet network for communication to the Logix processor and PanelView Plus HMI. Users log in with an RFID fob.

AeroFlexx Named Top FPA Award Winner

Described as the “perfect e-commerce package” yet perfectly suitable for brick-and-mortar channels as well, the winner of the Highest Achievement Award in the 64th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition is AeroFlexx.

March 5, 2020

Co-Packer Dramatically Expands Wine Canning Capacity

In just two years, Free Flow Wines increases its wine-canning capabilities from one semi-automated line to three, adds a fully automated 300-can/min line, and triples its production space.

February 19, 2020

Controversial Plastics Legislation Proposed

Federal legislators propose the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which puts the economic burden of recycling in the hands of CPGs and packaging suppliers and halts all new investments in plastics production plants.

February 14, 2020

Integrated Labeling Strategy Helps Cannabis Company Grow

Medical marijuana startup Grow Ohio employs a combination of label software, printing systems, and label materials to meet compliance regulations and branding for six different packaging formats.

February 10, 2020

Grow Ohio Flower Can

From Dark to Light: Hope in a Jar

Packaging for a line of Ayurvedic-ingredient hair-repair products strikes a serious yet hopeful tone, mirroring the brand’s larger social mission to support suicide prevention.

February 7, 2020

Save Me From product line

Regional Coke Labels Sacrifice Branding for Recycling Education

With Coca-Cola set to roll out its new range of plastic bottles made entirely from rPET in Sweden, the beverage giant is unveiling new labels that sacrifice its iconic red and white-cursive branding for a powerful recycling message.

February 6, 2020

Recycle Me Again Portfolio Shot

Processing Equipment

Unconventional Strategic Partnership Helps Global Juice Brand Expand

Marketed with great success in Europe and Asia as Sonatural, this Portuguese juice maker co-locates with high pressure processor in Pennsylvania forming a unique partnership.

February 5, 2020

Sofresco Wellness Shots, processed and packaged, are prepared to undergo high pressure processing at UniversalPure's Malvern, PA facility.

Special Historical Exhibit Coming to PACK EXPO International

In a major undertaking this year in Chicago, PACK EXPO International sponsor PMMI is creating an interactive display on the history of packaging.

February 4, 2020

Soups, Condiments, Sauces, Spices, Dips & Dressings

New Pasta Sauce Jar Lid is 40% Easier to Open

Regional grocer debuts new lid for its vacuum-packed sauce jar that uses a proprietary push-button technology that makes it easier for consumers to open the jar.

February 1, 2020

Darci's Pasta Sauce in with new Eeasy Lid

Lids Formed from a Biocomposite

Valio, Finland’s largest dairy, will distribute 10,000 wood fiber-based, injection-molded, snap-on, reusable lids made from a biocomposite, while encouraging consumers to reduce food waste.

January 24, 2020

Valio of Finland is testing this injection-molded lid made of a biocomposite.

Digital Ink-Jet First in Japan

Following a successful on-site acceptance test, Tokyo-based Japanese packaging printer Kinyosha Printing Co., Ltd. has started production on their newly installed UTECO Sapphire EVO Press.

January 22, 2020

New digital press at Kinyosha in Japan.

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