Containers

All-natural energy drink rebrand goes with the flow

Packaging graphics for the X2 Energy all-natural drink line are redesigned to capture the natural flow of energy that the beverage provides.

June 27, 2019

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Flexibles

First use of Ecolean in Mexico

Mexico City-based Alpura, a leading dairy producer in Mexico, is the first in that country to commercialize an innovative stand-up pouch that has become quite popular around the world.

June 26, 2019

Flexibles

Thinsters are truckin’ this summer with the Grateful Dead

A limited edition bag featuring the iconic Dancing Bear and a history of the Grateful Dead brings music and cookie lovers together.

June 26, 2019

Containers

Speedy, one-stop packaging solution for chewing gum

Mondelēz International combines the package from one division and the cap from another division of one supplier company for a new Trident chewing gum brand for launch in Germany.

June 25, 2019

Sustainability

What’s new at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019

A growing show means more features…find out what PMMI has in store for 2019.

June 24, 2019

Flexible packaging

Chocolate bar maker puts a premium on quality

New combination checkweigher/metal detector helps Lake Champlain Chocolates uphold its high quality standards, ensure food safety, and reliably meet net weight.

June 24, 2019

Bakery/Snack

Tortilla inspection upgrade

In response to customer requirements, X-Ray inspection technology has been added to some of the packaging lines at this Minnesota producer of tortillas.

June 21, 2019

Bakery/Snack

Smurfit Kappa receives top innovation award from Kellogg's

Smurfit Kappa received the ''Transforming Innovation'' award from Kellogg´s in the Americas.

June 19, 2019

Plastics/resins

Arch Brewing pioneers 64-oz PET barrier growler for craft beer market

Arch Brewing Co. became the first commercialization for this lightweight, event-friendly plastic alternative to glass growlers popular at craft breweries.

June 18, 2019

Sustainability

Coca-Cola to use 100% rPET bottles for water and tea in Western Europe

Move to 100% rPET for Honest, Glacéau Smartwater, and Chaudfontaine expected to remove nearly 10,000 tons of virgin plastic in 2020. Another initiative sees Sprite in clear, easy-to-recycle bottles.

June 18, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Starbucks launches reusable cup trial at Gatwick Airport

In a first-of-its kind trial, Starbucks is giving airport travelers the option of selecting a reusable cup, which they can return to a Cup Check-In site before boarding their plane.

June 17, 2019

Sustainability

Bio-PE used in Boulder Clean’s laundry detergent bottle

Plant-based cleaning products company updates its laundry detergent bottle to be more sustainable, adding 25% sugarcane-based bioplastic.

June 16, 2019

Labels

ALPLA Caribe and Fortiflex form strategic alliance

Fortiflex’s entire production transferred to ALPLA plant in Guayama, Puerto Rico.

June 14, 2019