What’s in a word? 2023 Edition.
How best to describe 2023 in a word? Not in a paragraph. Or a sentence. And not in a phrase. Just one word. We thought long and hard. And the winner is… NEW! It turns out to be an ideal choice because there were so many new and exciting things that happened at CMG […]
Dual View Stripes
At CMG Plastics, we’re not only imagining what the next generation of plastic bottles will look like, we’re creating them with the ability to mold translucent view stripes into fully opaque bottles. Bottles commonly used for products such as detergents, cleaning solutions, beverages, personal care items, and many other liquid household products, can now be […]
Report: PET Bottle Market to Grow Nearly 30% by 2028. Here’s Why…
According to a recent market report from IMARC Group, the global polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle market is expected to grow from $41.8 billion in 2022 to $54.3 billion in 2028. Demand for packaged beverages like bottled water, soft drinks, and juices is expected to drive this growth. Why More Brands Are Turning to PET Plastic […]
Sustainability Demands Driving Growth of Refillable Packaging
Most sustainability efforts focus on using recyclable materials, reducing waste, and minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact. However, one of the original pillars of sustainability, reuse, has re-emerged as top brands increase adoption of refillable packaging. After all, if you truly want to keep containers out of landfills, wouldn’t it make sense to reuse and […]
Digimarc Recycle: The Future of Plastic Package Recycling?
A few years ago, we published a series of articles about Digimarc Barcodes, their capabilities, and their value. A Digimarc Barcode is invisible packaging artwork placed throughout an in-mold label. This label technology transforms your average container into intelligent packaging. Instead of searching for a small code on the package, consumers can scan different areas […]
Celebrate National Dairy Month with Innovative In-Mold Labeling
National Dairy Month in June kicks off with World Milk Day on the first of the month. This month-long celebration of dairy actually started as National Milk Month back in 1937 to promote drinking milk when production was at a surplus. Today, we continue to celebrate dairy foods that are rich in nutrients like calcium, […]
Boston Round Bottles: An (In) Complete History
While the first glass bottles are believed to have been invented in ancient Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, Boston Round bottles came much later when glass blowing technology and mass production capabilities emerged in the late 1800s. Unfortunately, history buffs, there is no precise record of the first Boston Round with the traditional bottle […]
New Study: PET Bottles Have Less Environmental Impact than Glass and Aluminum
The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) recently released a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that found PET plastic bottles are “significantly better for the environment” than aluminum cans and glass bottles. The LCA, a scientific method for evaluating environmental impact completed by the LCA consulting firm Franklin Associates, compared PET plastic, glass and aluminum […]
INTELLIGENT PACKAGING + IN-MOLD LABELING. A DYNAMIC DUO.
Are you a marketer or brand manager of food, beverage, healthcare, beauty, or personal care products? Well, here are some numbers that will have you thinking long and hard about how in-mold labeling (IML) and intelligent packaging will drive your sales and grow your bottom line in the future. As cited by Verified Market Research […]
BRINGING “BLUE LIGHT” INNOVATION TO WORKER SAFETY
Kmart® is the big-box discount department store that’s widely known for its iconic blue light special sales tactic that was originally developed in the 1960’s. The innovative promotional strategy consisted of surprise announcements made when special in-store merchandise discounts were being offered for a limited time. At the beginning of each sales offering, the announcement […]
