Closures

Patented cap is a game changer

For its 989 On Demand beverage, H2M developed a unique cap that is an air-tight, leak-proof vessel containing active ingredients. New applications in other fields await.

June 3, 2013

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Shrink-sleeving small cylindrical packages

Cosmetics producer installs specially engineered system to upgrade shrink-sleeve labeling efficiencies.

June 3, 2013

Contract Packaging

Coregistics’ Chicago acquisition fuels food & CPG co-pack capacity, future plant synergies

Update: Acquired Cano Packaging facility set to expand from 180,000 to 1 million sq. ft. in three years, and fuel future 'coregistic' philosophy for full services across all sites.

May 30, 2013

Flexibles

French juice drink packed in aseptic pouch

Orangina-Schweppes France launches its classic Oasis fruit beverage for kids and teenagers in an aseptic pouch that offers an air-filled handle and attached straw.

May 30, 2013

Flexibles

Microwave-ready seafood meals released in South Africa

South African supermarket Woolworths launches two seafood-and-sauce dishes in a dual-compartment, microwavable pouch with custom venting technology.

May 30, 2013

Recycling

Could packaging help McDonald’s address 'fast food' health concerns?

Shareholders meeting attendees call for foodservice retailer to leave hospitals, stop marketing to kids at company’s shareholders meeting.

May 24, 2013

Sustainability

Simple Green packaging redesigned to be more sustainable

New packaging for Simple Green household cleaning products includes a bottle with 25% PCR content and a trigger sprayer made entirely of plastic.

May 21, 2013

Cartons and boxes

'Canned' classics now in an aseptic carton

Canadian food manufacturer Lassonde Specialties is making the move to carton packs for the company’s ‘Canton’ brand fondue bouillons.

May 20, 2013

Beverage

Crowdsourced packaging at Wrigley, Heineken

Few consumer packaged goods companies are better at promoting their brands than Wrigley or Heineken.

May 17, 2013

Converting equipment

Giftware shippers made to measure

New technology at giftware distribution center in Italy will allow custom-size cases to be produced automatically, with less than 1% waste, saving material, labor, and logistics costs and enhancing consumer satisfaction.

May 17, 2013

Sustainability

Smart Balance gets square

In May 2013, Smart Balance, a division of Boulder Brands, Boulder, CO, began market introduction of redesigned packaging for all of its 13 popular, heart-healthier buttery spread products.

May 15, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Off The Shelf: P&G puts an end to 'Wrap Rage'

The package developed for P&G's Gillete Venus & Olay razor is an easy-open blister pack, and it has a number of sustainable packaging benefits to boot.

May 13, 2013

Recycling

Another level of transparency for rPET egg packs

Pete & Gerry’s Organics emphasizes the importance of small family egg farms, with photos and copy on the carton liner that talk about its egg suppliers and the industry.

May 10, 2013