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Regulatory
California Restricts the Use of DEHP in IV Containers & Tubing
From January 1, 2030, the manufacture, sale, or distribution of intravenous fluid containers containing intentionally added DEHP will be prohibited within the state.
September 16, 2024
Roughly 90% of people that go into a hospital are going to end up having an IV bag and the numbers are round 70% of IV bags used in the U.S. are made from PV and DEHP.
Workforce
The Factors Slowing AI Adoption in Packaging and Processing
Despite the buzz around AI in packaging and processing, concerns like security and data hallucinations are causing hesitation about the technology.
September 12, 2024
Some CPG stakeholders are hesitant to adopt AI technologies due to concerns including employee pushback and data security.
Workforce
Prominent People in Packaging: Ron Yakubison
Yakubison discusses the evolution of pharmaceutical packaging, and the unique position of integrating packaging materials and machinery expertise.
September 11, 2024
Ron Yakubison is the Executive Director, Packaging Solutions and Strategy Implementation, part of Packaging Tech Ops at MSD.
Materials
Medical Foam Market is Expected to Grow to $47.2 Billion by 2030
The global medical foam market is driven by the expanding application of medical foam in various healthcare sectors, such as medical packaging and cushioning.
September 10, 2024
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Robotics/Automation
Five AI Solutions Currently Helping Packaging and Processing
PMMI White Paper highlights AI applications expected to have the most significant impact within the packaging and processing industry.
September 5, 2024
AI solutions have much better accuracy rates compared with traditional rule-based vision inspection.
Pharmaceuticals
Three Trends Shaping Pharmaceutical Packaging Today
As the global pharmaceutical market grows, new packaging trends, opportunities, and challenges emerge.
September 4, 2024
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Industry News
Cold Form Blister Packaging Set to Grow to a $9.9 Billion Market
The surge in the demand for blisters and the maximizing research and development activities in the pharmaceutical industry are boosting the market growth.
September 3, 2024
Cold Form Blister Packaging Market
Workforce
PMMI Report: The Top Three Impacts of AI on Packaging Operations
Industry experts are finding AI is more of an evolution than a revolution – boosting areas like staff productivity while still requiring oversight in its current form.
August 30, 2024
AI models will improve their outputs as they process more data through operator interaction, boosting benefits over time.
Workforce
Prominent People in Packaging: Matt Picha
Matt Picha, COO of Anexa Biomedical, talks with us about the importance of continuous improvement and the substantial changes he has seen in the regulatory landscape.
August 29, 2024
Matt Picha is the COO of Anexa Biomedical.
Labeling/Printing
Avery Dennison Launches AD Minidose U9XM With High Memory Capability
Tiny inlays and tags for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications help ensure authenticity and traceability of smaller medical items.
August 28, 2024
Tiny inlays and tags for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.
Industry News
ISTA European Packaging Symposium Early Bird Rate Ends Aug 30
The event will bring together global transport packaging leaders to focus on e-commerce & sustainability.
August 27, 2024
ISTA offers it's Temperature-Sensitive Track at the European Packaging Symposium.
Market Trends
New Data: Healthcare Supply Chain Trends, Challenges, & Opportunities
Premier’s new 2024 Supply Chain Resiliency Report shines a light on supply chain woes.
August 26, 2024
Premier
Nutraceuticals/Dietary
Plant-based Protein Powder Gets Plant-based Pouch
Supplement producer PlantFusion launches a new stand-up pouch format for powdered protein that uses a multilayer plant-based material construction that is 100% compostable.
August 23, 2024
Compostable packaging
Medical Device/Packaging
BMP Medical Optimizes Packaging with Shawpak
The new thermoformed pouches for the company’s tissue grinders reduce material consumption by over 60%.
August 22, 2024
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Market Trends
How Canadian CPGs Pick Their Next Machine Supplier
Consumer packaged goods manufacturers in Canada prioritize things like reliability in their packaging machinery, while factors like country of origin are less important.
August 20, 2024
While machine price and total cost are still important, surveyed Canadian CPGs prioritize it less than they did in 2018.
Materials
TekniPlex Consumer Products Introduces Market’s First Pressure-Sensitive Seal Utilizing Expanded Polyethylene
The recyclable seal will be debuted at FachPack 2024.
August 19, 2024
Notably, FachPack will see the debut of TekniPlex Consumer Products’ new ePress Seal liner, the first and only pressure-sensitive seal utilizing expanded polyethylene (EPE).
Materials
Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging
Learn how Colgate-Palmolive relaunched a 100% natural, biodegradable product in recyclable paper-based tub and lid packaging.
August 16, 2024
Tooth
Machinery
Investment Announcements in Mexico Poised to Boost Packaging Machinery Demand
Pharmaceutical companies, including Unilever, Abbott, Merck, and more, have significant investment plans for the Mexican market, signaling a potential rise in packaging machinery demand ahead.
August 15, 2024
As companies across packaging and processing sectors place investments in Mexico, the country may see an increase in packaging machinery demand. Source: PMMI Business Intelligence: Mexico’s Packaging Machinery Market Trends and Opportunities 2024-2025
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