U.S. demand for retail e-commerce packaging is projected to expand, due to online shopping growth, due to its convenience and ability to provide a wider selection than brick and mortar stores. The ease of viewing and comparing products via computers and mobile devices will continue to boost growth for e-commerce retail sales, as will the added spending power of millennials, the largest demographic of online shoppers.
Four new directors and the return of three directors were appointed at the annual election to the Board of Directors of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) for the 2018-2019 term.
The convenience trend is driving the consumer packaged goods sector across the globe. Busy urban dwellers are increasingly looking for products in packages that suit their time-poor lifestyles. To cater to this set of consumers, Yujiahui Co. Ltd. created Unifon Kiss U CC lipstick with a disc-shaped new packaging design in China.
Somic America Inc. signed a lease on new office space for North American headquarters in suburban Minneapolis, Minn., and plans on moving into the new building this month.
The GFB Power Breakfast launched in natural health food stores nationwide in five delicious varieties: Coconut Cashew; Fruits, Nuts and Seeds; PB+J, Apple Cinnamon; and Maple Raisin in convenient, single-serve 2-oz. sizes. The portable cardboard packaging lies flat for easy packing but squeezes together at the sides to lock into a square bowl.
Pregis LLC introduces VR training for protective packaging equipment and material selection. The company provides training support for its systems, as well as written materials. However, with ecommerce, coupled with retailers fulfilling through a variety of channels, it is not feasible to provide face-to-face training at all locations.
Lone Star Brewing Co. has introduced Lone Star “Come and Take It” Independence Day cans in Texas. The commemorative packing celebrates Texas Independence Day, March 2, with a special salute to the courage of a rebellious group of Texas settlers who fought a detachment of Mexican army soldiers near Gonzales on October 2, 1835, during the Texas Revolution.
The Paperboard Packaging Council has opened registration for its Spring Outlook and Strategies Conference, April 11-13, 2018, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel, in the heart of Baltimore’s popular inner harbor. CEOs and executives from both integrated and independent folding carton and rigid box manufacturers are expected.
One of the cornerstones of the folding carton industry, and a reason for its continued stability, is the fact that most paper-based packaging is used for consumer staples.
Chris Miller has been named vice president North America at Esko. Miller assumed his new responsibilities at the beginning of the year in preparation for the planned retirement of Mark Quinlan.
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