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Inductive Intelligence’s tech offers induction-heated-anywhere containers by marrying food and beverage packaging with wireless charging, software, RFID/NFC tags and sensors.Packaging Digest reported earlier this month on a selection of...

On-Metal UHF radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags have been optimized for more effective tagging of challenging products and materials. The configuration incorporates an inlay design and label construction intended to address performance...

New event-based machine vision technology offers increased productivity and equipment monitoring in industrial uses. Enhancements in the product line include ultra-high-speed counting, real-time tracking, man/machine teaming and vibration...

The Coca-Cola Co. has released new flavors of Diet Coke in taller, narrower 12-ounce aluminum cans.Launched in 2018, the line of sleeker sodas has been expanded with two flavors: strawberry guava and blueberry acai. According to Rafael Acevedo...

Investment taps the personalization power of digital on-package printing to offer custom new design possibilities for brands that’s a first for food and beverage cartons. Personalization through digital printing and other nimble customization...

The new X34 inspection system helps brands prevent costly recalls due to product defects by finding contaminants as small as 0.4 millimeters. And, unlike traditional X-ray systems, as it is being trained to inspect new packaged product by passing...

A quintet of food packaging megahits this year messaged food safety, show-time innovations and advancements, the value of packaging-powered smiles and sweet and savory improvements.Packaging Digest’s top food packaging hits of the year compilation...

Francesco Rinaldi has given its traditional pasta sauces a 21st century twist by adding augmented-reality technology to its packaging.The Francesco Rinaldi AR App (available via the Apple Store or Google Play) enables consumers to pick up the jar...

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), owner of the Strongbow international cider brand, sought to launch a product and packaging that injected excitement and allure into the category.Partnering with design house Denomination, the team created bottles...