Printing embellishments and bespoke finishes are usually factored into the design of luxury goods packaging to improve shelf presence and mirror the quality that is promised by the price point. Big

Anti-counterfeiting packaging is a growing market with a steady stream of funds being pumped into its research and development. Stepping into the Web3 era, it is redundant to say that blockchain-based

Anti-counterfeiting technology has not been a new feat or disruptive in any way in 2022. What has burgeoned, however, are its highly specialized applications and several noteworthy technological

Polycarbonate is a transparent, amorphous thermoplastic. It is a lightweight yet strong material that is resistant to impact and fracture and has widely been used to replace glass due to similar

To a layman, PE and PET can be rather confusing; they are both thermoplastics and they both contain the word polyethylene in their names! In this blog, we will list some basic differences as well as

Pallets are strategically thin yet sturdy and strong wooden structures that provide a base for loading goods onto transport vehicles as well as maintaining the stack integrity in transit. During World

In 2022, we are no strangers to the concept of the 3Rs and how they form the crux of sustainable measures in the packaging industry. Manufacturers and designers are constantly attempting to improve

Dating back to the 18th century in Europe, the use of wooden crates in the shipping industry was also accompanied by an increasing incorporation of wood in buckets, barrels, boxes, buildings, machines

Aluminum is widely used in the packaging industry, especially in the primary packaging of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals as well as medical devices. Its high malleability allows for its use as a foil; it

Inks are an integral part of packaging, especially primary packaging either through printing directly on the container or through labels stuck on using adhesives. They provide the means to communicate

Bio-based polymers are produced using renewable resources and are thus aimed to be more environmentally friendly as well as circular in nature. As opposed to conventional, fossil-based or petroleum

Microbes, although too tiny to be seen by the naked eye, are all around us. Bacteria, virus and fungi are all types of microbes. While the prevalence and interaction of some microbes with other forms

thermoplastic, addition polymers made from propylene monomers, polypropylene was first polymerized in 1951 by petroleum scientists Paul Hogan and Robert Banks who worked at Phillips. The success of

Carbon credits or carbon offsets, like plastic credit, allows the buyer/owner to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide and other GHGs equivalent to the associated purchase or ownership. These

Digital stores have quickly, completely replaced brick-and-mortar establishments for many especially after prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns in many economies. In the age of digitization supplemented by

The commodity and FMCG industries have observed a global shift in the way products are packaged in a short period of time; whether it was because of hygiene concerns during the coronavirus pandemic or

The bloggers at Packaging Connections have spoken about the growing use of augmented reality, virtual reality, and smart and interactive packaging technology on numerous occasions.In 2022, as we

Medical Device Market and Novel TechnologyThe medical device industry is a dynamic industry with frequent innovations. The global market for the same is huge and will continue to grow in the future

USES FOR AI IN PACKAGINGArtificial Intelligence is quickly taking over many advanced processes in all industries. At its current rate of advancement, AI is making a big dent in the production and

TAMPER-PROOF, TAMPER-RESISTANT AND TAMPER-EVIDENTThe three terms in the title are often used interchangeably, and wrongfully so. Tamper-proof, tamper-resistant and tamper-evident are indicative of