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Brands, Co-Packers Contemplate the Role of OEMs During COVID-19 These CPGs are asking machine builders for clear communication as they maneuver a new supply chain, new material and consumer demands, and a new workforce. May 17th, 2021 The PMMI virtual Executive Leadership Conference (ELC) in April brought together three representatives from CPG companies who shared their experiences on the manufacturing and packaging floor during the pandemic, while offering advice to OEMs on how to help with their future needs. The panel, moderated by Packaging World editor Matt Reynolds, included: ...

Read this story below... Ryssdal: I wonder if you find people paying more attention to packaging, both, you know, how it looks when it shows up on your doorstep. But also, you know, some of the not-greats. I mean, I personally, I can’t tell you how many cardboard boxes from Amazon we’ve recycled in the past 12 months, right? It’s just a mountain of stuff. Reynolds: That’s exactly what people are noticing. And I would say cardboard has increased based on, you know, the, the single-unit size, but there’s a mountain of packaging that exists in retail and food service as well. It’s ju...

A revolutionary deodorant pack prototype from Unilever’s Degree brand, now in beta-testing in certain communities of people with disabilities, makes the deodorant application process much more accessible.

Specialty Personal Care Brands Embrace Aluminum Bath and hygiene brands that target sustainability-minded consumers—ones who are less sensitive to price and more concerned about doing good—are landing on aluminum as an ‘infinitely’ recyclable plastic alternative. May 3rd, 2021 Among the personal care brands that have switched their packaging from plastic to aluminum is plant-based hair care company Eva NYC. A while back, Packaging World editors began noticing a spate of personal care products—largely soaps, shampoos, and conditioners—making a shift out of traditional high-density...

Sean Riley:                    Buckle up folks, because today we have a Hall of Famer on the pod. Packaging World editor Emeritus, Pat Reynolds has been covering the packaging industry since long before podcasts existed. Along the way he has covered trade shows around the globe, including dozens and dozens of PACK EXPO events. Pat is going to revisit some of the technology and innovation he uncovered at PACK EXPO Connects. An old scribe like Pat can weed through what companies and exhibitors promote as new and what is actually innovative and worth exploring. Consid...