October 2020

Packaging World October 2020

Five Keys to Private-Brand Success in the ‘New Normal’

White paper explains those consumer behavior shifts that have occurred due to COVID-19 and advises ways private brands and retailers can address these fundamental changes moving forward.

September 21, 2020

Digital shopping services are here to stay, Daymon notes. Therefore, it advises private brands and retailers to be on the forefront of e-commerce.

Jif, Skippy Add Flexible, Squeezable Peanut Butter Pack Formats

So-called "peanut-butter knuckles," experienced by parents scraping the last peanut butter from the bottom of the jar for their kids' lunches, may soon be a thing of the past.

September 11, 2020

Laundry Pod Pioneer Advances Sustainability with Move to E-Commerce

The first company to launch liquid laundry detergent pods in 2005, Dropps moves from retail to D2C to strengthen its responsiveness to consumers and advance its sustainable packaging efforts.

September 10, 2020

The shipper for Dropps’ 64-ct order is a unique construction of two tuck-top E-flute corrugated boxes, each holding 32 pods, that are connected at the bottom with a perforated panel.

Recycled PET Bottle

Krones’ 3 Circles bottle is made of 100% recycled PET and in turn can be recycled into food packaging after use. Instead of having a label, which is unable to be recycled, the bottle can be decorated using digital direct printing.

September 3, 2020

Large-Format PET Bottled Water Closure Helps Sustain Sales During Pandemic

Transforming large, rigid containers into convenient, at-home dispensers, this closure is differentiating feature for islanders seeking to stock up on water during pandemics and hurricanes.

September 3, 2020

UpTap fits on all standard 48/41 mm bottle necks and uses 48% less plastic than its predecessor, which in turn reduces transportation costs by up to 20% due to its smaller size.

Maxwell House Launches 'Zero Waste' Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Pods

Canadian icon Maxwell House has always told us that it's, "Good to the last drop." Now, thanks to a 100% compostable pod innovation launch, it says it's "Good to the last drop. And long after."

September 1, 2020

Maxwell House is launching a 100% compostable coffee pod – Consumers can now leave zero waste without losing the convenience they love.

Portable Oxygen Analyzer for MAP

GasLab's Tecpen oxygen analyzer for modified atmosphere packaging is designed to provide fast and accurate oxygen level measurements between 0.01% and 5% by volume.

September 1, 2020

Insert Extends Avocado Shelf Life By Two to Four Days

Mission Produce launches a post-harvest program that uses a food-safe, biodegradable packaging insert to extend the shelf life of avocados while minimizing operational impact to the supply chain.

August 31, 2020

AvoLast Powered by Hazel® relies on a quarter-sized biodegradable, food-safe sachet that blocks ethylene receptors when it is inserted into a shipping case of avocados.

Processing Equipment

Renewable-Fiber Food Tray

Harpak-ULMA’s new PaperSeal food trays are made from 80% to 90% renewable fiber sourced from sustainably-managed forests and 10% to 20% film, depending on tray dimensions.

August 28, 2020

Paperseal Snack Tray

Recyclable, Mono-Material Packaging Film on Growth Trajectory

A new report predicts the mono-material plastic packaging film market will grow at a 3.8% CAGR through 2025, reaching $70.9 billion.

August 28, 2020

Working with Dow Chemical and Accredo Packaging, in mid-2016 Seventh Generation was one of the first brands to launch a mono-material flexible pack.

Code Reader for Miniature Codes

Sick launches the Lector61x compact camera-based code reader designed to detect 1D, 2D, and stacked codes for identification, inspection, or content monitoring in production processes.

August 28, 2020

First Enhanced Water to Pioneer Aluminum Cans

Perfect Hydration (pH), an ultra-purified alkaline water with electrolytes, extends its existing PET bottle line to include aluminum cans designed for cooler cases. Meanwhile, un-chilled 12- and 24-packs will be available center of store, expanding reach.

August 27, 2020

The can joins a container lineup that currently features four sizes of 100% recyclable PET-1 bottles.

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