Cartons and boxes

U.K. soap brand Pears plays up authenticity, quality

New packaging designed to reinvigorate the brand includes a textured finish, embossed images of the translucent soap, and a clean typeface that speak to the brand’s heritage and premium positioning.

May 14, 2017

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Sustainability

Pantene bottle helps save water

P&G introduces a limited-edition shampoo bottle in Southern California that uses an innovative addition to its packaging to help remind consumers to spend less time in the shower.

April 27, 2017

Sustainability

Lightweight antiperspirant cans reduce carbon footprint by 18%

Unilever switches to a lighter-weight aluminum aerosol can for two of its antiperspirant products in Europe.

April 24, 2017

Cosmetics/Personal care

OEM APPLICATION NOTE: Moving Customers From Metal Detection to X-ray Inspection

Variable frequency drive and gear motors are significant in making Thermo Scientific’s Next Guard Pro X-ray inspection equipment effective.

April 7, 2017

PMMI News

PMMI Announces Jim Pittas as the next President and CEO

Senior Vice President to succeed Charles D. Yuska in May 2018.

April 5, 2017

PMMI News

Inaugural ProFood Tech Opens Show Floor to Attendees

Successful debut continues through Thursday.

April 4, 2017

PMMI News

Ripe Opportunities in $11 billion North American Packaging Market

Visit the PMMI Booth at interpack to learn how you can connect to the profitable market

April 3, 2017

Flexibles

One shave per pod convenience

Pacific Shaving Company, San Francisco, CA, is a leading manufacturer of innovative grooming products for men and women.

March 24, 2017

Containers

Allergan Introduces Restasis in a MultiDose Bottle

Preservative-free dispenser replaces single-use vials and reportedly represents the first time it is used for a prescription dry eye product in the U.S.

March 23, 2017

Sustainability

Cosmetics pot is first with 100% PCR PP content

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics is recognized by The Association of Plastics Recyclers for its Lush Black Pot for cosmetics, made from 100% FDA-approved PCR PP.

March 22, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Hair-care kits smooth out the edges

Namaste Laboratories packages its new ethnic hair-care relaxer and texturizer kits in cartons with rounded edges that give the products an extra flair.

March 20, 2017

Containers

Read my lips: Consumers speak on lip balm packaging preferences

New research uncovers consumers’ functional and aesthetic preferences around lip balm package types.

March 11, 2017

Contract Packaging

Clone 2 of A Philadelphia Story: Another Successful PACK EXPO East

The three-day event received rave reviews from exhibitors and attendees alike. clone

March 10, 2017