Three talented newcomers to the packaging business have been shortlisted for this year's Rising Star category, sponsored by Mercury Search & Selection. The category was introduced in 2012 to celebrate the bright sparks who will lead the ...
The Packaging Innovations shows, organised by easyFairs, have built their reputation on being a great place to network and find new products. But they have also become a forum to learn about the latest ideas and trends right across the ...
Barton Group, Inc. (BGI), a longtime supplier and consultant to the foodservice and packaging industries, has announced the development of Squeezy Straw, a new, single-serve dispensing pouch with its own built-in, integral sipping straw ...
Containerboard price rises are like buses…nothing for ages and then three come along in quick succession. If you're sat there scoffing at the seemingly incredulous prospect of three rounds of price rises this year, I'm afraid that ...
Tags: Recycled Containerboard, Packaging, Printing
Consumer packaging company Sonoco is all set to increase the price for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products. Effective with shipments in the US and Canada beginning 8 July 2013, the prices will be increased by $40 per ...
A cross-functional team of 10 managers from resealable-closure company Zip-Pak recently completed an intensive 18-month global packaging study. Zip-Pak's goal in conducting the study was to openly observe the packaging landscape and the ...
Tags: Packaging, Retail Packaging, Global Retail
Stephen Dawson of Bapco Closures talks about the packaging supply chain The opportunity to contribute to consumer safety, product protection, consumer convenience, and the reduction of carbon emissions is a privilege afforded to those ...
PMMI is now “The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies,” the largest association serving the processing and packaging supply chain. The new descriptor and logo, both released today, reflect the evolution of ...
Tags: Packaging, Packaging Machinery
"Leading companies, leading solutions." "Total systems solutions." "Made in the USA." PMMI has been each of these things at any given point in its history. Now, in 2013, PMMI is "The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies," ...
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General Mills released on April 30 its 2013 Global Responsibility Report, which outlines the company's progress and commitments in the areas of health, environment, sourcing, workplace and community engagement. "Through our products, we ...
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Stronghaven has launched a new product offering Packaging Analysis System (PAS) in a bid to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies evaluate packaging changes and adapt to an evolving retail environment. The solution consists of a ...
Show organisers easyFairs said that exhibitors are set to showcase a wealth of products and services for the entire packaging supply chain as well as provide a forum to debate key issues. Packaging Innovations is co-located with five ...
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Global packaging company, Sonoco will increase the price for all of its paperboard tubes and cores by 4%, effective with shipments in the US and Canada from 18 February 2013. Sonoco Tubes and Cores vice president James Harrell said the ...
US-based global packaging company, Sonoco has announced that it will raise the price for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products by $25 per ton, effective for shipments in the US and Canada from 11 February 2013. Sonoco ...
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UK-based Smithers Pira, in association with Packaging Digest and Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News, has announced that the UN, IDEO, the World Wildlife Fund and International Paper will provide the keynote addresses at Sustainability ...
Tags: Packaging, Packaging Digest, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Medical Packaging