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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
