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Wheaties Extends Packaging Partnership With Simone Biles

Minneapolis-based Wheaties has extended its partnership with Simone Biles to launch the gymnast’s second Wheaties box cover, which will feature her adoption story – the catalyst for her support and advocacy for kids in foster care. Biles’ first Wheaties box cover was announced in June as the finale box of the 100th anniversary century series and year-long […]

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Numina Launches Pakt To Democratize Warehouse Automation

The Numina Group, a Chicago-based designer and integrator of warehouse automation solutions, has announced the launch of Pakt, a pack and ship automation solution, built for fulfillment operations.  Pakt breaks down the financial and operational barriers that have previously existed with end of line automation, reducing pack and ship labor by 70 percent and increasing throughput capacity by more […]

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Post Consumer Brands Introduces Disney Cereals For Anniversary

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Disney, Lakeville, Minnesota-based Post Consumer Brands is participating in the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration with the launch of multiple, limited-edition offerings. Post worked with Disney to create a themed fruity cereal, a confetti cake flavored cereal and a special edition collector’s cereal item. The themed fruity cereal features Mickey Mouse head-shaped silhouette cereal pieces with […]

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Lakeview Farms Receives Redesign Award For La Mexicana Brand

Delphos, Ohio-based Lakeview Farms has received the Designalytics Effectiveness Award for the package redesign of La Mexicana. The awards recognize package redesigns that have been instrumental in driving brand growth. “Hundreds of package designs were considered this year and we’re honored to be one of nine to win an award,” said Greg Klein, chief marketing officer at Lakeview Farms, which owns […]

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Chex Mix Collaborates With Sir Mix-A-Lot On Bagel Chips

Minneapolis-based Chex Mix is bringing its bagel chip back to Traditional Chex Mix bags. To announce the launch, the company has partnered with Sir Mix-A-Lot to release a remix of his song, “Baby Got Back.” The duo teamed up to create a snack-inspired remix and corresponding music video, aptly titled “Bagel is Back.” “You can’t […]

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New Seasons Market Receives Worldstar Global Packaging Award

Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market has received a WorldStar Global Packaging Award from the World Packaging Organization. The award recognizes the Partner Brand fresh pasta packaging Graphic Packaging International created for the grocer. Replacing the rigid plastic clamshells New Seasons Market previously used, the PaperSeal tray reduces plastic usage by 91 percent, eliminates 120,000 plastic packs from […]

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Walker’s Shortbread Unveils Redesigned Logo, Packaging

Walker’s Shortbread has revealed a reimagined logo, packaging redesign and its updated festive range holiday product offerings in honor of the brand’s 125th anniversary. “Family owned and run since 1898, an important detail within our new logotype is the inclusion of an apostrophe to emphasize our pride in our heritage and create a stronger consumer association […]