Smart Packaging

Zappar wins Augmented World Expo award

05-Jun-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Zappar is celebrating after winning an Auggie Award at the AWE (Augmented World Expo) for its 7-Eleven Always on AR campaign.

Linx Printing Technologies expands in the US

17-May-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Linx Printing Technologies has appointed a number of channel partners in North America to expand support for its product portfolio.

Stora Enso launches RFID e-kiosks for on-the-go purchasing

15-May-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Stora Enso has launched RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)-enabled e-kiosks for on-the-go purchasing using smart phones.

Borden Dairy redesigns ‘spokescow’ for a comeback

13-May-2019 By Beth Newhart

A re-launched logo and mascot are part of moves to boost Dallas-based dairy company Borden into a more competitive spot in the dairy industry.

Dairy Dialog podcast 31: Arla Foods packaging announcement and Noluma

10-May-2019 By Jim Cornall

This week’s Dairy Dialog podcast features two interviews, one with Arla Foods’ head of Europe, Peter Giørtz-Carlsen on its recent packaging announcement, and another with Noluma International LLC CEO Divya Chopra on light damage of milk. We also have...

Thinfilm to install NFC in Bericap plastic injection-molded closures

24-Apr-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Bericap has partnered with ThinFilm Electronics to install its near field communications (NFC) technology in all its plastic injection-molded closures.

AIPIA Summit Americas

Smart packaging to grow 11% annually reaching $39.7bn by 2020

23-Apr-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Smart packaging and connected packaging is on the radar of senior executives and is attracting significant investment across the value chain, according to Deloitte.

Lactinov’s Promess continues to impress

16-Apr-2019 By Jim Cornall

One of the companies exhibiting at the Gulfood show in Dubai recently was Lactinov, a subsidiary of the French dairy cooperative Lact’Union Group.

Dairy Dialog podcast 27: NIZO, NZMP and Tetra Pak

12-Apr-2019 By Jim Cornall

This week’s podcast features interviews with NIZO, NZMP and Tetra Pak.

Cosmo Films expands into CPP film for packaging biscuits, snacks, chocolate and ice cream

12-Apr-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Cosmo Films has introduced a cast polypropylene (CPP) film for packaging applications requiring high moisture & oxygen barrier and high hot tack properties.

HERMA opens Labeling Machinery plant to meet IIOT demand

10-Apr-2019 By Jenny Eagle

HERMA has opened a €20m Labeling Machinery plant at its HQ in Filderstadt, Germany, installing an IIoT-enabled (Industrial Internet of Things) HERMA 500 Label Applicator.

Tetra Pak transforms its milk and juice cartons into digital packaging

08-Apr-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak has launched a connected platform, transforming its milk and juice cartons into digital packs.

Processing dairy trends at ProFood Tech

08-Apr-2019 By Beth Newhart

Production efficiency, automation innovation and CPG trends in dairy were all showcased at the ProFood Tech show in Chicago last week.

Toyo Ink Group to expand in Africa

25-Mar-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Toyo Ink Group has announced plans to open a sales subsidiary in Casablanca, Morocco, to expand across the African continent.

What’s new at ProFood Tech 2019?

21-Mar-2019 By Jim Cornall

ProFood Tech, which takes place March 26-28 at McCormick Place, Chicago, will deliver an array of best practices and innovative solutions in processing to food and beverage professionals.