I  have dogs — three to be exact. And not much is more important to me than my dogs’ health. Yet here we are with another — major — potential pet food recall. Sixteen brands are under the FDA’s watchful eye; most are grain-free versions but the players are some of the higher-end (and more expensive) brands.

Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs are intensifying their collaboration due to growing demand for sustainable packaging.

As pet ownership among boomers declines, pet food brands are turning their attention to millennial and Gen Z consumers. These younger generations are quickly redefining what it means to be a pet parent, including everything from how they bond with their pet to how they shop for them.

In this newly created role, Gutberlet will build and lead the Mondi DX team. With a team of internal and new digital experts, he will be responsible for accelerating Mondi’s digital transformation. 

Amcor has launched AmLite Ultra Recyclable, the first packaging product made from the company’s revolutionary, more sustainable high-barrier polyolefin film that came out last year.

Smart Hemp CBD has just released three products to help your pet: Relaxation & Anti-Anxiety Capsules, Inflammation & Anti-Pain Capsules and Immunity Support Capsules. All three are made with hemp that is THC-free, non-GMO and organically grown.

Piab introduces the first-generation heavy-duty adjustable bag grippers in 25 & 50kg [55 & 110 lb] payloads for palletizing plastic, woven cloth or paper bags.

The recent recall of select canned dog food, as well as other pet food, has again put consumers on alert. In January alone, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced seven recalls — 15 if you count December 2018. In fact, 60 percent of pet parents are concerned about the safety of pet food, reports Packaged Facts (packagedfacts.com). 

Hamer-Fischbein, a world leader in bag closing technology and packaging solutions, announced the appointment of Thurman Melson, formerly from Honeywell International to the position of president.