Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Dip snacking and serving made easier with new guacamole packs

Wholly Guacamole dips launch in an easy peel-and-serve tray and in a 100-calorie mini cup, providing consumers with more convenient serving and snacking options.

September 13, 2013

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Flexibles

Video: Allpax conducts research project to improve pouch sterilization

Allpax put more than 15 food products packaged in various microwaveable pouches and bowls and tested them to identify package and product combinations that hold the most promise of quality and capacity improvements for brand owners.

September 12, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Oxygen absorber for multilayer chili container

Erasco brand chili, part of Campbell’s Germany GmbH, is taking advantage of an innovative oxygen absorbing technology in its multilayer container.

September 10, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Off-the-Shelf: Patient adherence package aims to meet patient and pharmacist needs by enabling greater portability and efficiency.

MeadWestvaco announced that its Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology adherence packaging will launch this summer at Walmart pharmacies with 11 medications from Mylan.

August 22, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Mylan first to launch CR medication pack at Walmart

Mylan is working with Walmart to offer 11 SKUs packaged in MWV’s new Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology, and plans to launch additional SKUs in the future.

August 8, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Wright Medical’s package meets multiple demands

Award-winning PETG thermoform functions in both sterile and non-sterile environments, eases validation, and ensures no punctures or pinholes.

July 25, 2013

Sustainability

Collaboration enables sustainable win

Partnership inspired by Walmart’s sustainability efforts rolls out program in Canada to enable increased recycling of nonbottle rigid thermoform packaging, with great success.

July 17, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Off the Shelf: PET clamshells expand in lettuce category

The FreshExpress brand has two intriguing new lettuce offerings that take full advantage of the clarity and functionality of a PET thermoform.

June 19, 2013

Sustainability

Information Mediary, Keystone introduce electronic compliance-monitoring blister pack

Package contains electronics that collect and report accurate dosing event data; well suited for clinical trials.

June 13, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Thermoformed clamshell is creativity personified

Efficiency in production, creativity in engineering, and strong collaboration between partners makes the Wright Medical universal clamshell a packaging success story.

June 11, 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

Sustainability

Kids' organic oats get plantable, compostable packaging

Packaging for instant cereal products for children includes compostable single-serve cups for convenience and a carton insert embedded vegetable seeds for a hands-on activity.

May 10, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Microwave-ready rice pudding

Rieber & Son of Norway are such big fans of microwave pasteurization as a means of extending refrigerated shelf life that they recently installed their third line.

May 1, 2013