Thermoform/fill/seal

Ball-shaped yogurt pots thermoformed in-house

French yogurt producer shows how open-mold thermoforming technology can be used to produce custom-shaped yogurt containers for the same cost as straight-walled cups.

December 14, 2015

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Recycling

Microwavable metal bowl developed for ready to (h)eat fondue

A packaging supplier-led challenge issued to university students results in a first-of-its-kind commercial application for fondue.

December 13, 2015

Recycling

Distinctive, intricate gift packaging wins top PPC award

Mondelēz has a patent pending on this unconventional carton shape/form.

December 9, 2015

Consumer packaged goods

3M’s ‘4 in 1’ package wins WorldStar Award

TricorBraun design includes Spackle, primer, putty knife and sandpaper in single pack to simplify life for do-it-yourselfers in repair projects.

December 8, 2015

Containers

Space-Saving Tub Serves Up New Country Crock Recipe

Country Crock introduces a new and more convenient rectangular package and adjusts its buttery spread recipe with simpler ingredients.

December 7, 2015

Containers

Hummus kit stands out in plus-shaped sleeve

New Hummus Plus product includes hummus and chicken, packaged separately and wrapped in a unique, die-cut sleeve, for a convenient, fresh, on-the-go snack or meal.

December 6, 2015

Labels

Nine beverage labeling packaging trends to watch

Environmentally friendly packaging as well as packages that address consumers’ desire for healthier products are among the trends beverage producers should be noting.

December 5, 2015

Beverage

New look for Wild Turkey spirits

Wild Turkey today debuted a new look for its premium bourbon and rye whiskey range.

December 4, 2015

Sustainability

From potato starch to grape skins: Veuve Clicquot’s eco-friendly packaging

Veuve Clicquot introduces version 3 of its Naturally Clicquot champagne packaging, moving from the use of potato starch to a byproduct of its own winemaking process.

December 3, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

Conveyor addresses private-label, start-up production applications

Machinery maker equips its newer lite-F filling machines with conveyor for pharmaceutical and cosmetic filling.

December 1, 2015

Recycling

McCormick & Co.—perfecting the art of staying relevant

A visit to McCormick & Co.’s Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, MD, makes it clear that packaging is taken very seriously at this 126-year-old food manufacturer.

December 1, 2015

Filling/capping, dry

Dairy gains cup filling output and flexibility

With product demand on the rise, this leading Norwegian dairy coop went back to a well known and trusted OEM for a new cup filling/sealing system that produces 18,000 cups/hr.

November 30, 2015

Cartons and boxes

High-quality carton speeds Santa’s rooftop arrival

The inventor of device that simulates the sound of Santa on the rooftop finds high-quality cartons in low minimum quantities to launch his fledgling holiday product.

November 30, 2015