The potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) has been examined extensively for commercial, industrial and even home applications. It’s time to consider more possibilities for packaging than what we’ve already seen.So far, smart packaging has been...

Smart packaging took a step forward recently with the availability of a software tool that enables brand owners to create digital identities for their products using the existing GS1 identifiers in universal product codes (UPCs), thus web enabling...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing how humans function and operate. This new “smart era” is replete with next-generation cutting-edge technologies that operate on adaptive intelligence. Smart sensors might seem like one minuscule...

Some bags of Tostitos, the tortilla-chip snack from Frito-Lay, to be consumed at select Super Bowl parties on Feb. 5 will be able to tell partygoers what else they’ve been consuming.Frito-Lay will distribute Tostitos bags with built-in alcohol...

Interest in connected health devices is growing given the potential for generating and storing meaningful data, but pharmaceutical and medical device companies do face some challenges in development and security.Tony Smith, electronics engineer...

What can hardware manufacturers learn from cream cheese? In this example, brand owners can increase brand loyalty and gain powerful revenue with packaging that is smart.In 2014, Kraft changed both the recipe and tub design of its iconic...

With so much positive sentiment surrounding the pairing of near field communication (NFC) technology, NFC-enabled smart devices and packaging, the reality is that the talk is, well, mostly just talk. In nearly every conversation, enthusiasm and...

Now more than ever, the wise use of resources makes sense for both the environment and the bottom line. Re-evaluating a company's distribution and fulfillment processes can play a major role in reducing the environmental impact throughout its...