Contract Packaging

Novartis Animal Health on packaging, outsourcing

Farren Paton, packaging engineer for Novartis Animal Health U.S., recently spoke with Healthcare Packaging writer Kassandra Kania about its latest user-friendly pet packages and, among other topics, its mix of in-house and outsourced packaging.

December 2, 2011

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Contract Packaging

Co-packers help AccuDial and PediaCare innovate with kid-medicine dosing packs

Bio-Pharm, a leading supplier of generic pharmaceutical formulations, is packing a new a line of liquid over-the-counter medications for AccuDial Pharmaceutical of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, which AccuDial calls a "revolution in over-the-counter dosing."

December 2, 2011

Contract Packaging

Integration: the new, shared core competency

"One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor,"

December 2, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Aseptic packs with FSC label

For the first time in the USA, beverages are being filled in aseptic carton packs displaying the FSC® label of the Forest Stewardship Council.

November 28, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Widget calculates energy from recyclables

The EPA releases a widget the can be used to determine the energy saved by recycling various types of packaging versus landfilling.

November 23, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

WTE: A valid pursuit for packagers?

Conference clarifies the connection between sustainable packaging and today’s Waste-to-Energy technology.

November 22, 2011

Contract packaging

Defect analysis helps contract packager save money

Pharmaceutical contract packager determines source of bottle discoloration, avoids payment on a defective bottle shipment.

November 22, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2012: dates, venue announced

Meghan Stasz, director of Sustainability for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, will co-chair this year’s program, scheduled for April 3-5 in Houston.

November 21, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

100 projects identified to reduce plastics-based marine litter

ACC joins other plastics industry stakeholders to outline a global action plan for solutions to marine litter. Plan identifies 100 projects across 32 countries.

November 18, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Waste-to-Energy Exchange outlines opportunities from waste

Speakers discuss obstacles, such as public perception, as well as opportunities for clean energy through the use of nonrecyclable waste.

November 17, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Hasbro outlines new paper procurement policy

Close on the heels of Mattel’s news that it will sustainably source paper and wood fiber, Hasbro announces its own paper policy based on stringent environmental considerations.

November 10, 2011

Sustainability

Pizza Hut Costa Rica employs multifunctional pizza box to minimize waste

Multifunctional pizza box, which breaks down into plates and a small container for leftovers, is a big hit with Pizza Hut Costa Rica customers.

November 10, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

CPGs, pack suppliers support America Recycles Day

The 2011 celebration of America Recycles Day, on Nov. 15, will include events sponsored by companies such as PepsiCo, that encourage consumer recycling.

November 10, 2011