smart packaging

Report discovers how e-commerce drives sustainability, efficiency

This survey shows that for nine out of 10 companies, packaging will play an important role in the next 3-5 years.

December 9, 2019

DHL Supply Chain, a Westerville, Ohio-based division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, released “Rethinking Packaging,” a new trend report that offers a comprehensive look at the future of packaging in the logistics industry.

Connected packaging solution

November 21, 2019

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Harpak-ULMA, Taunton, Mass., introduced its latest smart, connected packaging solution—the Trave line—built by G. Mondini S.p.A., Italy.

Stora Enso, Atos partner to bring sustainable automated retail solutions to market

This new service is based on the concept of “intelligent cabinets,” which are radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled e-kiosks designed for on-the-go purchasing.

November 12, 2019

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Stora Enso, Sweden, entered a global partnership with Atos, France, to bring new automated retail solutions and services to market.

Study: Sales of smart labels to ascend thanks to e-commerce, connected packaging

Use of connected packaging solutions such as smart labels enables end users to gain access to all traceable information across the supply chain.

November 5, 2019

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The global smart labels market is projected to record a CAGR of ~13% during the forecast period 2019-2029, according to a study released by Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.

Report unveils top clean packaging trends in 2019

Brands are exploring new strategies in line with consumers’ desire to lead an environmental-friendly, sustainable and more hygienic lifestyle.

October 22, 2019

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GlobalData, UK, highlights the top clean packaging trends impacting the production, marketing and sales of consumer packaged goods in Asia-Pacific (APAC) in 2019.

Ohio State University opens artificial intelligent manufacturing lab

The AIMS lab was developed with input from industry, national defense and energy laboratories and university experts.

September 30, 2019

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Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME), Columbus, Ohio, opened the new Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Lab (AIMS) to tap into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the future of manufacturing.

Kraft Heinz launches intelligent packaging

By incorporating TAP technology, Kraft Heinz is able to provide true 1:1 consumer connection from store to home and receive key CRM insights on their customers.

September 30, 2019

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TPG Rewards, Aventura, Fla., launched what is said to be the largest on-pack intelligent packaging program for Kraft Heinz, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Smart technology enables consumers to cook frozen foods just by scanning barcodes

February 26, 2019

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Tovala Chicago, introduced Scan The Store, which uses Tovala’s smart technology Tovala IQ to allow consumers to cook frozen foods just by scanning their barcodes.

Clarkson University professor develops smart label sensor

How expired the item is can be detected based upon the intensity of the transformation, which is emitted as a color or electrical change.

December 7, 2018

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A bite of bad yogurt or sip of spoiled milk could be a thing of the past thanks to a new sensor developed by Silvana Andreescu, professor of chemistry and biomolecular science at Clarkson University, N.Y., and Egon Matijevic Chair of Chemistry.

The global outlook on smart labels

With growing pressures to reduce food and packaging waste, any technology that helps the consumer make better decisions on food waste will always be well received.

December 6, 2018

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Advanta, Vienna, Va., outlines which countries are at the forefront of smart labeling.