Packaging Material topic | Beverage Industry

PMMI announces cancellation of Pack Expo

PACK EXPO Connects 2020 will replace event

August 5, 2020

PMMI, the association for packaging and processing technologies, announced the cancellation of the in-person PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO in Chicago this year.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability trends drive innovation for labeling materials

Special effects a growing opportunity for beverage labels

Jessica Jacobsen

July 24, 2020

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As consumers and brand owners show the ever-increasing priority that sustainability has commanded, label suppliers are working to address this need state.

Packaging Materials

Secondary packaging enhances marketing, sustainability efforts

Suppliers release new can carriers using less plastic

Barbara Harfmann

July 1, 2020

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As beverage manufacturers strive to unlock the power and potential of secondary packaging, they have a plethora of options from which to choose, including shrink-wrap, paperboard and corrugated packaging.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability, experiential drive innovations in inks and coatings

Suppliers develop ink innovations to support recycling operations

Jessica Jacobsen

May 27, 2020

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The packaging world is doing its part to help make recycling easier through ink solutions that support the recycling process.

Packaging Materials

Innovation abounds with production of lighter packaging materials

PepsiCo testing recyclable alternative to plastic rings

Barbara Harfmann

April 23, 2020

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How a beverage is packaged and deciding the type of packaging material — glass, aluminum or plastic — is a critical part of the equation for beverage-makers. Among the factors that should be considered is sustainability, smaller packaging sizes, and lightweighting.

IBWA highlights importance of recycling this Earth Day

Bottled water packaging accounts for 55% of collected PET plastic in curbside systems

April 22, 2020

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As the country observes Earth Day, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), Alexandria, Va., is encouraging the public to take action to reduce waste and litter by stepping up their commitment to always recycle all recyclable consumer packaging.

Avery Dennison’s pressure-sensitive label materials for cans

Beverage package designs optimize sustainability, enhance shelf appeal

Packaging materials, visual elements help products stand out from competition

Sarah Graybill

April 22, 2020

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With brands competing to establish a foothold and capture consumer loyalty, beverage manufacturers utilize packaging as their first means of standing apart from competitors and reaching consumers. As such, brands are approaching packaging design with more mindful regard to function, visual excellence, environmental impact and brand integrity.

Keep America Beautiful/Coca-Cola Public Spaces Recycling Bin Grant Program

Between Drinks

Responsible, sustainable brands win over consumers

Beverage brands take action to further their sustainable efforts

Sarah Graybill

March 20, 2020

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In its 2019 Retail and Sustainability Survey, New York-based CGS, a global provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, noted that more than two-thirds of the 1,000 Americans surveyed consider sustainability when purchasing products.

A sleeve label is applied to an aluminum can or container in multiple ways.

Shrink and stretch labels enhance brand messaging, safety

Shrink films protect ingredient efficacy and provide longer shelf life

February 11, 2020

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Experts note that various trends are facilitating an increase in usage of stretch and shrink labels, including proliferation of functional beverages, sugar reductions, natural ingredients as well as ingredient transparency.

GPI unveils KeelClip to increase sustainability, merchandising options

AB InBev to leverage KeelClip on Bud Light and Stella Artois in UK

February 10, 2020

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Designed for aluminum cans, the KeelClip offers sustainability advantages and merchandising benefits as compared with other packaging options, the company says.