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Suppliers control what’s inside, outside of the package

New products features recyclable cartons, pouches

September 28, 2020

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Consumers today want what the product is in – whether that be a pouch, carton or bag-in-box – to be as important as what’s inside the package.

ABA joins newly formed US Plastics Pact

Association will provide leadership in transition to circular economy for plastics

August 26, 2020

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The American Beverage Association (ABA), Washington, D.C., announced it has joined the newly formed U.S. Plastics Pact as a Not-for-Profit Founding Activator. In this role, ABA will provide leadership in the transition to the circular economy for plastics and work with pact stakeholders to promote its acceleration, the association says.

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Frugalpak releases new bottle made with recycled paperboard

Bottle available for wine and spirits and enables brands to lower their carbon footprint

August 10, 2020

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Frugalpac announced a new innovation for wine and spirits: the Frugal Bottle. Made from 94 percent recycled paperboard, the 75-ml Frugal Bottle contains a food-grade liner to hold the alcohol.

PMMI announces cancellation of Pack Expo

PACK EXPO Connects 2020 will replace event

August 5, 2020

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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