Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

A push for single unit-dose adoption seen at PACK EXPO East

An Italy-based manufacturer of single unit-dose package designs, films, and accompanying machinery sees slow but certain adoption of European single-serve pack trends in North America.

February 28, 2017

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Sustainability

Advanced vapor vacuum capping technology

With co-packer assistance, major salsa producer embraces new metal cap to PET jar sealing system to reduce package damage and freight costs.

December 2, 2016

Soups/Condiments/Sauces/Spices/Dips/Dressings

Salt rubs get contemporary redesign, flip-top closure

Morton Salt’s sea salt rubs are now packaged in a sleek-waisted cylinder finished with a full-body shrink-wrap label.

September 22, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Case packers at Unilever handle multiple case styles

Flexible case packers at Unilever’s plant in Sanguinetto, Italy, allows it to package its Knorr bouillon products into trays, full wraparound cases, and retail-ready packaging.

September 19, 2016

Soups/Condiments/Sauces/Spices/Dips/Dressings

Hot sauce bottle flaunts flip-top lid for convenience

Texas Pete’s original hot sauce bottles get redesigned with easier-to-use closures.

September 8, 2016

Plastics/resins

Award-winning hot-fill PET container

Featuring thermal stability at temperatures of 300 deg F and having a silicon oxide gas barrier coating that extends shelf life at ambient temperatures, the ThermaSet® PET jar is this year’s DuPont Awards Diamond Award winner.

June 23, 2016

Sustainability

New bottle squeezes out more mayo

Hellmann’s has introduced a new bottle with three custom features—a precision dispensing tip, a Clean-Lock cap, and a proprietary bottle technology—to help consumers squeeze out more mayo with less mess, less waste, and more control.

June 8, 2016

Plastics/resins

Wish-Bone breaks from tradition

Two new salad dressing lines from Wish-Bone depart from the brand’s iconic ingredients and packaging to deliver more robust flavors in a new bottle with a handcrafted feel.

June 5, 2016

Containers

All-in-one package for fondue

A steel can with a carefully selected coating capable of resisting the sour and salty components of cheese fondue brings novelty and convenience to the category.

June 1, 2016

Flexibles

Kraft Heinz shakes up the dressing aisle

A new 3.2-oz hourglass-shaped stand-up pouch for salad dressing from Kraft Heinz allows consumers to customize their salads Anytime! Anywhere!

May 9, 2016

Sustainability

Agave is sweeter in 30% plant-based bottle

The first company of its size to switch to a plant-based bottle, Wholesome! transitions from a standard PET bottle to one made with 30% sugarcane.

May 3, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

New twist on old favorite

Campbell Soup has completely revamped its single-serve microwaveable soup with greater product visibility as a key driver.

April 28, 2016

Sustainability

Campbell Soup commits to zero BPA in cans by 2017

After testing hundreds of alternatives to BPA for its can linings, Campbell Soup Company finds safe alternatives that will allow it to complete the transition to zero BPA by mid-2017.

March 31, 2016