Cartons and boxes

VR comes to Happy Meal box

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Happy Meal in Sweden, McDonald's Sweden has developed Happy Goggles made from the Happy Meal box.

March 3, 2016

Industries: Page 200

Flexibles

Cowboy Bath-In-A-Bag wins FPA Silver

Winning a Silver Award for Sustainability Achievement in the 2016 Flexible Packaging Association competition is the Cowboy Bath-In-A-Bag, a flexible package containing 20 large cloths each measuring 2x2 ft and each designed to let outdoors types take a "bath" without needing proximity to a tub or shower.

March 2, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Teamwork wins palletization technology award

Liquor Control Board of Ontario achieves high efficiencies with proprietary, patent-pending pallet load-building system.

March 1, 2016

Sustainability

Sleeve Labels Power POW’s Natural Energy Water Launch

Powerful Water Co.’s move into 100% recyclable bottles and labels shows in its packaging for a range of new products said to represent the first natural energy water launched in the U.K. and Ireland.

March 1, 2016

Sustainability

Sleeve Labels Power POW’s Natural Energy Water Launch

Powerful Water Co.’s move into 100% recyclable bottles and labels shows in its packaging for a range of new products said to represent the first natural energy water launched in the U.K. and Ireland.

March 1, 2016

Labels

Digital ink-jet a perfect fit

SixB Labels Corp. is a label converter with an aversion to imposing minimum-order quantities on its customers.

March 1, 2016

Beverage

A bold new look for Bud Light

Scheduled for release in early spring 2016, the first new package design for Bud Light in eight years celebrates the brand’s heritage while presenting a bold, modern twist. Alexander Lambrecht, Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light, shares details on the project.

February 29, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Thermal ink-jet coders provide 60% savings

All-natural dressings and condiments company Tessemae’s switches to thermal ink-jet printers for bottle labels and sachets, cutting its costs by 60% and improving uptime.

February 27, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Microwave pasteurization in South Korea

Daesang Corp., a leading food producer in South Korea, launched chilled ready meals last December under the Whistling Cook brand.

February 26, 2016

Containers

Tubs for sweets

Al Wefag, the market leader in sugar confectionery in Saudi Arabia, has launched its gummy candy series Borgat in two sizes of plastic tubs, citing the particular benefits of more branding space, a more vibrant look, and a better finish over its previous packaging format.

February 24, 2016

Sustainability

Preventing Legitimate Products From Entering Illegitimate Channels

Strong relationships with its suppliers, customers helps converter Nosco protect brands.

February 23, 2016

Household/Automotive

Multi-component bottle delivers new product experience

A custom package for Prestone’s stop-leak auto product line keeps active ingredients separate until use, for better product performance and greater consumer engagement.

February 13, 2016

Containers

Soft-boiled egg conveniently available

UK consumers can now enjoy the convenience of a perfect soft-boiled egg in just five minutes thanks to the inspiration of a new brand by the name of Yowk and the innovative packaging skills of its container suppliers.

February 12, 2016