Flexibles

Research evaluates the use of milk proteins for packaging film

A USDA research project investigates the potential for edible films made of milk proteins in an effort to help U.S. dairy and food industries improve their sustainability, productivity, and profitability.

August 25, 2016

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Flexibles

Pouches most dominant pack for antimicrobial market

New Grand View Research predicts the antimicrobial packaging market value will reach $11.92 billion by 2024.

August 23, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Legacy takes a customer perspective to gain a competitive edge

Contract packager Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging’s new president uses his end-user experience to create value for the company’s customer-partners, providing them with the agility they need to address developing issues such as serialization.

August 22, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic alternatives: more environmentally costly?

A new study compares the environmental costs of plastics vs. alternative materials by using accounting methods that measure and value environmental impacts.

August 20, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Krones tapped for MEG’s new PET recycling plant project

Mitteldeutsche Erfrischungsgetränke GmbH & Co. KG (MEG) is building a recycling plant near Aachen, Germany to process more deposit-bearing and non-returnable bottles into regranulate.

August 19, 2016

Packaging line integration

Strong growth forecast for aseptic packaging

Report says despite complex manufacturing processes and entry barriers, consumer demand and environmental factors will drive 9.9% CAGR through 2024.

August 19, 2016

Sustainability

Report examines use-phase GHGs for aluminum vs. glass, plastic

The greenhouse gas emissions from the refrigeration and transportation of beverages in aluminum cans versus glass and plastic packages are compared.

August 19, 2016

Contract packaging

‘Gold standard’ machinery fits for Phoenix Formulations

Nutritional product contract manufacturer ensures quality and purity with inspection equipment on multiple packaging lines at its new Tempe production facility.

August 18, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

The outlook for recyclable packaging materials

New report examines four factors driving the increased global demand for recyclable packaging materials.

August 18, 2016

Contract packaging

Beer concentrate in unique thermoform

An innovative craft beer concentrate that lets consumers “make” their own beer is getting a big boost from recently developed packaging technology.

August 10, 2016

Material handling

Sharp Packaging Services Selects TraceLink to Achieve DSCSA Compliance

Partnership will help Sharp Packaging Services eliminate point-to-point integration complexities and reduce business risk for its extensive pharmaceutical customer base.

August 10, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Roberts PolyPro: Injection molded bottle handles deliver source reduction

Roberts PolyPro’s new line of injection molded bottle handles source up to 25 percent less material for greater sustainability.

August 10, 2016

Operational Excellence

Pro Mach acquires Zarpac

Pro Mach adds global engineering services for packaging solutions with acquisition of Zarpac.

August 3, 2016