KM Packaging appoints Martin Penney Martin Penney joins KM as a customer operations specialist. Industry News August 22, 2024 No Comments New hire hopes to incorporate AI and automation into the company's systems and processes.Read More
Aptar - Food Protection expands SeaWell active packaging system into e-commerce Two home delivery companies adopt SeaWell technology for seafood-based meal kits to improve the consumer experience. Industry News August 19, 2024 No Comments SeaWell technology helps maintain seafood quality, freshness and aesthetics during direct-to-consumer delivery.Read More
Sam's Club China purchasing managers study US red meat Already the largest retailer in China for chilled US beef with 48 outlets, Sam’s Club plans to open six or seven new outlets per year. Industry News August 13, 2024 No Comments Managers travel to Korea to study merchandising and packaging for US red meat.Read More
Packaging summit helps professionals advance sustainability goals Summit offers a focused agenda for education and collaboration with key stakeholders across the CPG packaging supply chain. Industry News August 5, 2024 No Comments PMMI research reveals how sustainable packaging claims influence consumer behavior.Read More
BW Flexible Systems debuts new palletizer for high-speed operations Operator-friendly human-machine interface supports 12 languages. Industry News July 30, 2024 No Comments SYMACH 3500S merges the original Thiele Master 3500 palletizer experience with the SYMACH palletizing platform. Read More
TIPA, Fresh-Lock team up on compostable pouch closures New home compostable technology offers benefits of flexible packaging with easy access to closing the gap in circularity. Industry News July 17, 2024 No Comments New reclosable solutions for flexible packaging feature TIPA's proprietary home compostable resin formulation.Read More
Butterball brand rolls out first retail redesign since 2018 New packaging features easy-to-read labeling, a bright blue design and an interactive QR code to boost shopper engagement with the brand. Industry News July 12, 2024 No Comments Redesign aims to enhance the consumer shopping experience by incorporating a consistent look and feel across all product lines.Read More
Cryopak acquires Garden State Cold Storage Gel-Pack manufacturing segment Acquisition allows Cryopak to both produce Gel-Packs and execute freezing operations at the same location. Industry News July 10, 2024 No Comments This acquisition sets up Cryopak to lower costs, increase service levels and shorten lead times. Read More
Portion-controlled bacon packaging wins student design challenge Bacon packaging wins recognition. Bobby Douglas July 9, 2024 No Comments California Polytechnic State University students design a packaging concept for precooked single-serve bacon slices.Read More
Texwrap brand brings on new Western regional sales manager New hire has 12 years of experience working for Bemis, now Amcor. Industry News July 9, 2024 No Comments Tracey Fikes brings over 20 years of packaging experience to the Texwrap team.Read More