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Advanced AI solutions for fast and efficient packaging inspection
19 December, 2023
Packaging inspection is an increasingly vital part of the shipping process – but between checking barcodes and the quality of packaging itself, this can be challenging. We catch up with Gregory Lewis, executive channel account manager, Machine Vision, at Zebra Technologies to learn more – and to explore how new AI-powered technology could bolster warehouses everywhere.
COVID-19’s impact on demand and costs in the CPG industry
16 March, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed tremendous strains on the consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) industry, and the effects are likely to continue through 2021. CPG companies and retailers in North America face a challenging physical environment, supply-chain disruptions, and unprecedented volatility in demand—all while these businesses remain under pressure to get products onto shelves and keep employees and customers safe. These four takeaways on top- and bottom-line implications can help consumer-packaged-goods companies navigate the coming year. McKinsey and Company's Kari Alldredge, Jan Henrich, Shruti Lal, and Varsha Verma provide insight in this report.
Packaging is a resource that should never be wasted
16 March, 2021
Director General of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, Nicholas Hodac, talked to Packaging Today about his sector’s newly revealed Circular Packaging Vision 2030.
Stoelzle Glass Group acquires US glass plant
15 March, 2021
Stoelzle Glass Group acquires US glass plant
Getting to GRIPS with sustainable plastic
01 March, 2021
Marine Biologist Professor Richard Thompson OBE, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, gives us a preview of his talk at the Global Research Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) virtual conference, 16 – 18 March 2021…
NEW DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME ADMINISTRATOR FOR SCOTLAND CREATED
01 March, 2021
Drinks producers, retailers, and trade associations have joined forces to establish Circularity Scotland Limited, a new, not-for-profit scheme administrator seeking to operate Scotland’s proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
A bright future for metal packaging
22 February, 2021
The last year has been a very strange one, with a number of consequential developments in the packaging supply chain that have arisen from consumer behaviour changes and accessibility through multiple national lockdowns. One such major development has been the increase in sales of metal cans. To learn more about the reasons behind this growth as well as insight into the latest innovative developments in metal can packaging, Matthew Rogerson spoke with Nicola Maffi, Amcor Film and Foil divisions Marketing Director
BEVERAGE CARTON INDUSTRY VERIFIES CONTINUED COMMITMENT ON WOOD FIBRE TRACEABILITY
15 February, 2021
ACE converters self-commitment on third-party verified traceability systems for wood fibres.Proforest is an independent mission-driven organisation working in the field ofnatural resource management and specialising in practical approaches tosustainability. Our expertise covers all aspects of the natural resources sector,from biodiversity conservation, sustainable forestry and agricultural commoditiesproduction to responsible sourcing, supply chain management and investment.Proforest works to transform commodity production as well as supply chains andsectors through developing awareness about sustainability, helping to generatecommitment to better practice, supporting implementation of these commitments in practice and working with the wider community to increase the positive impact.Proforest Ltd provides direct support to companies implementing responsibleproduction, sourcing and investment for agricultural and forest commodities.
Growing demand for packaging and hygiene papers while COVID 19 impacts overall paper and board consumption
15 February, 2021
Growing demand for packaging and hygiene papers while COVID 19 impacts overall paper and board consumption. CEPI provides latest list of figures and statistics on paper consumption in Europe.
Top Themes in Consumer Goods
01 February, 2021
In this report, GlobalData identifies the top 10 themes that will impact the consumer goodssector in 2021. For each theme, we offer a definition of the theme, highlight trendsand opportunities and then give key considerations for brands and manufacturers.In 2021, the major themes impacting the consumer goods sector will be:• Sustainability• Internet of Things• Digitalization• Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality• Ecommerce• Social Media• Direct-to-Consumer• Autonomous Vehicles• Health and Wellness• COVID-19
Euromonitor publish TOP 10 GLOBAL CONSUMER TRENDS 2021
01 February, 2021
Every year, Euromonitor International identifies emerging and fast-moving trends that are expected to gain traction in the year ahead. These trends provide insight into changingconsumer values, exploring how consumer behaviour is shifting and causing disruption for businesses globally. Each of the 10 trends in this report follows the same format:• Overview and defining characteristics• Consumer behaviour and motivation• Business environment and impact• Outlook and strategic recommendationsthis report is authored by Alison Angus, Head of Lifestyles Euromonitor International and Gina Westbrook Director of Consumer Trends at Euromonitor.
Lessons for brand owners: Leveraging digital printing to unlock new marketing opportunities
18 January, 2021
A survey conducted with leading consumer goods professionals explores what digital print might mean for the next generation of packaging in a post-pandemic world. One thing is clear: it is time for brands to embrace the evolving opportunities open to them in mass customisation and personalisation, or risk being left behind.
It's all good
18 January, 2021
For too long the print industry debate has focused on conventional vs digital, yet there is plenty of room for both as they offer different positives and strengths. So let's be lovers not fighters! Thayer Long, President of the Association for Print Technologies (APTech) talks to Emma-Jane Batey about how being 'technology agnostic' means finding the right solution for the job regardless of labels.
Mushrooms and the gift of sustainability for Seedlip
04 January, 2021
While the focus of 2020 has by and large been on the impact of coronavirus on the hospitality sector and related decimation of sales to drinks and food, it has not all been negative news. Despite some pretty terrible conditions, companies are still tracking their sustainability goals and finding room to provide incredible innovations to the market. One such disruptive company is Seedlip who have been making waves in the non alcoholic adults drinks sector with their herbal infusions and mixers that have registered with consumers keen on a healthy , delicious drink that does not contain alcohol that they can enjoy with friends without feeling restricted to soft drinks. Matthew Rogerson caught up with Cathriona McCaffrey new product development manager to discuss sustainability and strategy in these challenging times.
Thinking outside the box
04 January, 2021
Pro Carton is the body responsible for cartons and cartonboard packaging in Europe. Demand for cartonboard packaging surged during the pandemic, fuelled by increases in online shopping and consumers stockpiling food. Tony Hitchin, general manager of Pro Carton, explains how the industry rose to this challenge. He also discusses innovation that has emerged in 2020 and how the sector managed deliver against sky-high demand without shortchanging its sustainability agenda in the process
The beauty of sustainable packaging
15 December, 2020
Cosmetics company Mary Kay takes sustainability and innovation very seriously, with more than 1,400 patents for products, technologies and packaging designs in its global portfolio. Although the global beauty industry has particularly suffered the effects of the pandemic, as companies have been forced to shift away from reliance on physical stores and demand for make-up products has fallen while people work from home, Mary Kay has been taking steps to preserve its unique selling points and cut costs by being more efficient with its packaging. Matthew Rogerson talks to Deb Gibbons, COO of Mary Kay, about the direction the company is taking.
Beer has its heart in glass
15 December, 2020
Infinitely recyclable, essentially made from sand and heat, and well known to consumers as a form of packaging that can be easily disposed of, reused or refilled, glass is a material with many strengths. Though some have reservations about its fragility and its cost profile, for many premium products it is a material of choice. Greg Bentley of ABInbev and Mark Comline of Carlsberg discuss the benefits of glass packaging and why it is the preferred packaging material of beer.
Tetra Pak research study reveals food safety-environment dilemma fostered by COVID-19 pandemic
01 December, 2020
Food safety is a major issue for society, according to more than two-thirds of the respondentsConcern for the environment is substantially ahead of everything else, except COVIDGlobally, 77% of consumers see food waste as a key challengeTetra Pak has unveiled findings from its global research study, in partnership with Ipsos[1], showing that food safety is a major issue for society. The same amount of respondents believe that COVID-19 is a “real threat.” At the same time, concern for the environment remains strikingly powerful[2], pointing towards a dilemma in the consumers’ minds as they try to balance the critical priorities of human existence through safe food and sustainability of the planet we live on.
What digital printing means for the next generation of packaging:
01 December, 2020
Recently, New Statesman Media Group, in partnership with Kodak, reached out to consumer goods leaders to learn the most important considerations when choosing printed packaging, especially for new marketing strategies in a post-Covid-19 world.We wanted to hear from the people directly involved with packaging, design and marketing in their respective organisations, ensuring the information provided useful insights that could help shape the future direction of digitally printed packaging. This whitepaper presents our findings, highlighting new technologies, customer engagement strategies, increased speed to market, personalisation at scale, sustainability and more.
Vegan minced meat from Vantastic Foods in paper-based eTray: plant-based meat alternative, packaged under modified atmosphere in a resource-saving manner
17 November, 2020
Those who opt for plant-based foods are no longer an exotic species. More and morepeople are either consistently vegetarian or vegan, or have become flexitarian, meaningthat they occasionally and consciously decide not to eat meat products. Experts see thischange not as a short-term hype, but as a real megatrend that will prevail. This is alsodue to contemporary plant-based alternatives, which come so close to their meat-basedrole models in both taste and consistency that refraining from meat no longer has to gohand in hand with a significant decline in enjoyment. Among the suppliers in the premium vegan segment is the brand Vantastic Foods, which belongs to the medium-sized company Absolute Vegan Empire (AVE) in Nabburg, Bavaria. The group’s latest development is vegan minced meat, in no way inferior to its carnalalternative. With eTray, another contemporary innovation, Ponnath found the right,resource-saving packaging solution. By setting up a joint project, the launch of theproduct in its brand-new packaging was realized within the shortest period of time.Around the market launch, all parties involved came together at Ponnath’s productionfacility in Freiburg to make up the balance, discuss expectations and to peak into thefuture. We spoke with Michael Ponnath (CEO of the Ponnath Group), Michael Schertl(CEO at AVE), Michael Ascherl (Managing Director Production Technology at PonnathGmbH), Frank Mayerhofer (Manager Sales & Marketing at MPV GmbH, Ponnath’s salesdivision), Robert Richter (Plant Manager at Ponnath GmbH), Karl-Peter Jaun (CEO atJaun-Neoform GmbH) and Clemens Berres (Area Sales Manager at Sealpac GmbH).
