Reusable cocktail shaker serves up fun for the non-drinker

Providing non-drinkers “Drink Alternatives with Style,” new Mocktails non-alcoholic beverages in four all-natural, healthy varieties come in a colorful, 21-oz glass cocktail shaker with a PP shaker top that allows the consumer to just add ice and enjoy.

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Brrr Box Cooler: A Sustainable Alternative to EPS

Startup value-added packaging company develops a reusable, recyclable cooler made from DS Smith’s water-resistant, food contact-safe material that offers an alternative to wax-coated and EPS materials.

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Pregis Joined by Nova Chemicals to Support Clean Water Initiative

Pregis was joined by Nova Chemicals Corp. in its efforts to support the Uzima Clean Water Mission.The Atlanta-based charity manufactures and donates water filters to help vulnerable, at-risk populations around the world gain access to clean water.

Pulmuone has launched Golden Apple and Cocoa Classic beverages in Ecolean Air aseptic 125-mL packages. Photo courtesy of Ecolean.

South Korean Processor Embraces Sustainable Packaging

The new beverages are aimed at schoolchildren, featuring an easy-to-use, nutritious companion for their lunch meals.

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High-Humidity Coating Solution

DataLase launches a water-based flexographic (WBF) high-humidity coating designed for use in areas where humidity is a factor in post-print processes or lithographic presses equipped with water-based coating units.

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PP-Based Bacon Board

Profol Americas introduces SBB Synthetic Bacon Board film. It is 100% recyclable in the polypropylene or polyolefin recycle stream.

ONL's new UV rotary silk-screen print unit brings a new dimension to the company’s shrink-sleeve and specialty finish competencies.

Label/Flex-Pack Printer Rolls Out New Digital and Silk-Screen Capabilities

Overnight Labels adds an HP digital press with HP Mosaic, capable of generating thousands of unique graphics from one label design, and installs a new rotary silk-screen print unit.

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Charter NEX and Next Generation Films Rebrand to Charter Next Generation

Next Generation Films and Charter NEX will now be known as Charter Next Generation (CNG). The rebrand reflects a full integration of the two companies that merged in April 2019.

Antimicrobial Product Protection for Placard Label Holder

Biomaster silver ion antimicrobial technology ensures a 99.9% cleaner surface.

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PE and BOPP High-Barrier Films for Mono-Material Packaging

Toppan USA announces full-scale availability of its transparent, vapor-deposited PE- and BOPP-based mono-material barrier films in the U.S. and Europe.

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Recyclable Shrink-Film Family Approved for Store Drop-Off

New recyclable Clysar EVO all-purpose film and Clysar EVOX high-strength, high-speed film are prequalified for the Store Drop-Off label by the How2Recycle program.

International Paper Innovation Marketing Manager Katie Diley discusses the impact of underutilized e-commerce packaging.

Right-Size Package Design for E-Comm Shippers

International Paper’s eBos service uses modeling software to analyze a brand’s mix of products along with in-depth design services to create optimized shippers for e-commerce.

Flip-top plastic caps are popular with consumers because they deliver on convenience and portability.

Flip-top Plastic Cap

The PACK EXPO Connects focus at IPL Inc. was on flip-top plastic caps, which consumers love because they are so great for convenience and portability.

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First-of-its-Kind Closed-Loop Label Solution

Using the label liner waste material collected through its established RafCycle recycling service, UPM Raflatac is producing a line of p-s paper labels with 30% recycled content.

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Portfolio of Recycle-Ready PE Films

Amcor’s AmPrima films are available in a range of ultra-clear and heat-resistant versions, pre-qualified for the How2Recycle Store Drop-Off label.

Rontex America Joins the Jones Family of Companies

The Jones Family of Companies, Inc. acquired Rontex America, LLC.

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Mondi Consumer Flexibles at PACK EXPO Connects

Mondi Consumer Flexibles will highlight its North American abilities to produce customized, sustainable flexible plastic packaging for Consumer Goods with its EcoSolutions.

Argha Films Announces U.S. Launch of BOPP Film

Argha Films USA’s Pak Santoso Samudra Tan, Head of Intl Sales and Market Development discusses the U.S. launch of its Arlene brand BOPP films and the role of Arlene’s basic and specialty film grades.

Berlin Packaging Acquires Consolidated Bottle

The acquisition of Canada-based Consolidated Bottle Corp. will expand Berlin Packaging’s footprint in Canada, enabling the combined businesses to offer even more packaging solutions and value added services to their customers.

The molded pulp paper bottles include an inner liner that’s extrusion blown of 80% PCR HDPE.

A French Take on Paper Bottles

When this CEO learned of a paper bottle that would both differentiate his new line of household cleaners and be more sustainable, he had to have it for the launch.

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Closure Liner

Tekni-Plex’s patented Sniff Seal closure liner gives brand owners a way to showcase product scents/aromas without breaching the seal and compromising the contents. It is is compatible with mask wearing by enabling scent permeation through the liner.

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Aptar Food + Beverage Announces Partnership with MIWA Technologies

Aptar Food + Beverage announced its partnership with MIWA Technologies, a Czech Republic-based company that has developed a standardized, reusable solution for the distribution of goods.

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Jokey Group Builds a New Plant in Spain

Jokey Treplás’ new 30,000 sq ft production facility is scheduled to be operational in early 2021.

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Recyclable Foodservice Containers

Fabri-Kal launches Recycleware foodservice containers made with a minimum of 20-50% PCR PET material. Product line includes on-the-go-boxes, round and square deli containers, and dessert containers

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Color-Change Technology

CTI invented a new suite of color-change technologies for packaging using solvent inks, including temperature-activated thermochromic, sunlight-activated, glow-in-the-dark, and reveal technology wherein the ink reveals a message after product consumption.

Cosmetic Packaging Company Adopts Eastman’s Cristal Renew

Qualiform, a France-based cosmetics packaging manufacturer, launched a line of bottles integrating Eastman Cristal Renew copolyester.

Polyplex Announces Alabama Facility Expansion

Polyplex USA announced a $100 million plus expansion to its Decatur, Ala., facility with the addition of a second thin BOPET film line.

The company’s original location in downtown Random Lake, Wis., (photo top) is still in operation, albeit with major upgrades. Three years ago, a second production facility (photo bottom) was added about two miles away to round out the 52,000 sq ft of space.

Badger Tag & Label Celebrating 85th Anniversary

Company begun by Emil Thiel in 1935 is still family owned and growing beyond the initial objective of “we fit the tag to its purpose.”

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Sun-Maid Goes Glow -in-the-Dark

For those looking for a festive addition to a Halloween treat bag or bowl, Sun-Maid is releasing limited-edition glow-in-the-dark packaging for its Sour Raisin Snacks and yogurt-covered raisins.

Innovating the Plant-Based Food Category with Functional Superfoods

Lavva is growing its brand with Paleo and Keto-certified plant-based yogurts and milk products.

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Tchibo Coffee Debuts in The U.S. with Unique Package Features

Seventy-year old European coffeehouse brews up fresh experience in eight Midwest markets.

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Overnight Labels Increases Equipment, Capabilities, and Facility

Expansion includes a new Mosaic-equipped HP digital press, silk-screen printing capabilities, and an increase in its building footprint to 37,500 sq ft.

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An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Six-Pack Plastic Rings

KeelClip’s paperboard technology delivers sustainability, branding, and functionality benefits that may convince brands to ditch single-use plastic can carriers for good.