Containers

'Nano'-sized wine bottle brings quality and class

A new single-serve wine option is clamoring for its share of the market in an increasingly robust category. Sileni Nano, from New Zealand winery Sileni Estates, not only capitalizes on the trend of small-size wine packages, but also on the exploding popularity of New Zealand wine in the U.S.—especially its Sauvignon Blanc.

August 26, 2015

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Containers

Stock serum pack keeps Drunk Elephant line cohesive

For its new eye serum, Drunk Elephant Skin Care looks for packaging that will complement its existing product line while offering consumer convenience and shelf appeal.

August 26, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Enhancing shipping case print quality/flexibility

Ambriola Company, West Caldwell, NJ, a subsidiary of Auricchio S.p.A. of Cremona, Italy, is an importer of Italian specialty cheese brands, including Ambriola, Auricchio, Colombo, Locatelli, Gran Moravia, and Luppi Prosciutto di Parma.

August 25, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Five-minute changeover for cartoner at wafer maker

Swiss wafer manufacturer Kägi Söhne swaps outdated equipment for a top-load car toner that offers significant flexibility and quick changeover for its range of packaging sizes and styles.

August 25, 2015

Labels

Labels drive cross marketing

Extended-text labels have established a strong foothold in pharmaceutical applications because they provide ample space for the sometimes lengthy regulatory information that is common in the pharma space.

August 24, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

School/office supply products divert 300,000+ PET bottles from landfill

A new line of school and office supplies in Canada, R3VOLVED uses 100% recycled materials for its products, packaging, and POS materials.

August 21, 2015

Flexibles

Flexible pouch is key to countertop beer dispenser

A new home appliance for craft beer lovers relies on a custom-engineered three-layer flexible pouch that holds and dispenses 1 gal of beer, while keeping product fresh for 30+ days.

August 19, 2015

Beverage

Power Packaging gains safe food certification

Power Packaging announces Safe Quality Food Level 3 certification at Rosendale, WI, plant.

August 18, 2015

Containers

Healthy meal trend inspires customizable noodle cup

Nissin Foods redesigns its Cup Noodles package to allow consumers to add their own healthy ingredients. New packaging is also microwavable and more sustainable.

August 18, 2015

Sustainability

No more BPA in ConAgra Foods’ cans

ConAgra Foods eliminates the use of BPA liners in its cans, which are now made with coating systems that use polyester or acrylic materials.

August 13, 2015

Containers

‘No leaf unturned’ is guiding strategy for tea pack redesign

Packaging for exotic, loose-leaf tea brand Rishi is reinvigorated, in a new reusable tin decorated with graphics that call to mind the rich and flavorful teas inside.

August 11, 2015

Sustainability

Materials make a difference

Haircare products maker Vogue Intl. switches to thinner labels for its bottles, reducing the environmental impact of its packaging by 26% to 34% in a number of categories.

August 10, 2015

Sustainability

P&G to increase PCR content in 230M laundry care bottles annually

Representing enough plastic to go from North to South Pole, 230M bottles annually of some of P&G’s flagship laundry care brands will soon comprise up to 50% PCR material.

August 7, 2015