Steps to consider before implementing big data, based on case studies and company input from How to Utilize Big Data to Enhance Manufacturing Processes.

New U.K. research suggests packaging and branding need to grab the attention of this youthful market to build future customer loyalty.

In an effort to provide a consistent metric to guide the efforts of sustainability for plastics in the Circular Economy, two of the leading global international recycling organizations have developed a global definition governing the use of the term “recyclable” as is relates to plastics packaging a

Consumers are increasingly putting pressure on manufacturers to improve the impact packaging has on the environment, with ethical packaging now becoming a “must have” quality when purchasing a product, according todata and analytics company GlobalData.Sustainable packaging was once a niche that only

A new set of resources released by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers a checklist with the Dos and Don’ts of cannabis packaging in the state, along with labeling instructions.Dos include:· Package manufactured cannabis products prior to transfer to a distributor as finished pro

Züger, a Swiss supplier of mozzarella and other cream cheese specialities, began using an end-to-end software solution from industry IT and software company CSB-System to keep packaging and processing at its factory as lean as possible. This has enabled the company to efficiently plan and optimize w

The global flexible packaging market is growing faster than rigid packaging, with stand-up pouches driving flexible snack packaging developments.

Whole foods pet nutrition company Side by Side offers flash-frozen and fresh pet food, with product varieties selected for pet owners through an online assessment tool.

According to new research by PMMI Business Intelligence, these are the most frequently mentioned consumer trends driving snack food SKU proliferation.

Data for the year 2017 show an interesting snapshot of where baby food packaging has been headed in the U.S.

FPA's new report on sustainable packaging, "A Holistic View of the Role of Flexible Packaging in a Sustainable World," is now available. FPA commissioned PTIS, LLC to provide a holistic view on the sustainability benefits that flexible packaging offers; provide foresight into future sustainability i

Controversy has its limits.

Whether it’s food or drugs, packaging plays a major role in the successful selling of products abroad. It’s an area where different cultures and customs must determine a company’s specific solutions just as much as climate zones, economic aspects and demographic considerations.INTERNATIONAL BEST SEL

Under the slogan “Think out of the Box”, they witnessed the premiere of the Primefire 106 – what up until then was only available to see in customers’ print shops and in the laboratory environment is now also installed in the Print Media Center Packaging, and thus completes the extensive demo range

The Foam Recycling Coalition is advancing its foam recycling grant program with a revamped website dedicated to expanded polystyrene recycling.The website provides information,guidance, and resources to increase the collection and processing of EPS packaging for recycling.Visitors can learn about fo

It is not only in the pharmaceutical industry that the traceability of products – also known as track & trace – plays a relevant role for protecting consumers. According to the EU Commission, precise identification of all packaging is indispensable. Therefore, manufacturers now comply with the EU

The global flexible packaging market size is expected to reach $293.03bn by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research.Growing demand for the product in the food and beverage sector is expected to stir up the growth of the market over the forecast period.Plastic is the most widely used r

A consumer study indicates that despite consumer brands’ excitement around augmented reality for packaging, it may be more trouble than it’s worth.

BRIGADE draws upon local imagery to craft a strategic new brand identity and packaging design for the popular Massachusetts café, Esselon. The design features striking linework illustrations and colorful labels that pop off of the white of each bag, indicating the origin of the coffee."Esselon is a

That’s according to a new report, Watching Bioplastics, which finds there is growing consumer interest in bioplastics, but a continued need for education.