Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Hummus packaging propels growth for Sabra

Sabra Dipping Company attributes the extraordinary growth of its hummus brand to its category-changing package design.

December 4, 2012

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Plastics/resins

Clamshell shines in eyetracking study

In research recently conducted through Clemson University’s CUShop™ to evaluate how different styles of packaging influence a customer’s point-of-sale behavior, statistical evidence showed a strong purchase preference for clear plastic clamshells over printed paperboard boxes.

November 30, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Emballage 2012: Day three

A seven-layer coextruded Le Creuset look-alike, a PET jam jar for a Marks & Spencer brand of jam that can withstand thermal processing at 95 degrees C, some impressively crisp printing of QR codes on shrink bundling film, and a tool-change twist on a blow/fill system.

November 22, 2012

Sustainability

Weis Markets to use 100% recyclable PET MAP trays for meat

Working with custom thermoformer, the grocery chain embarks on development of first closed-loop recyclable meat tray.

November 19, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Disney-themed fresh meal kits for kids promote nutrition

Eight varieties of fresh mini-meals and salads use Disney-themed packaging to appeal to kids, in an effort to help them meet their daily fruit and vegetable requirements.

November 13, 2012

Contract packaging

Allegra trial pack delivers multiple packaging 'firsts'

Sanofi US’s Chattem consumer healthcare division launches "A"-shaped package for Allegra allergy medication.

November 12, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Custom clamshells in virtually any material

Thermoformer Fabri-Kal can offer custom manufacturing of clamshells, as well as stock rigid plastic packaging for foodservice applications, in a range of material types, including PET, PS, PP, PE, and PLA. Services cover the spectrum from design and prototyping, to the manufacture of start-up volumes and production volumes.

November 8, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Thermoformed clamshell beckons to consumers

A new concept from HLP Klearfold offers not only tamper resistance but also ease of opening for consumers.

October 30, 2012

Sustainability

Mushrooms launch in water-resistant, compostable pack

Champ’s Mushrooms becomes one of the first produce companies to use new, more water-resistant packaging made from renewable compostable palm pulp-based material.

October 18, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

News from Tokyo Pack: World’s first recloseable blister pack

Developed by Blisspack Co. Ltd., this blister pack involves a proprietary easy-cut technology using special knives to create a small tear strip in the lidding material near the top of the container. Once this strip has been torn, the package contents can be dispensed. Then, thanks to the intricate yet user-friendly design of the container, the top of the package can be folded so tightly that no product can escape.

October 17, 2012

Sustainability

Biopolymer tray for refrigerated ready meals

Excelline Foods launched its new ready meals by installing a thermoforming machine and feeding it a forming web lamination whose core layer is a corn-based biopolymer.

September 4, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Custom cup for Quaker cues premium product

New Real Medleys fruit and nut oatmeal blends come in a custom cup that uses a paperboard and plastic combination for a contemporary feel, functional performance.

August 17, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Greater adoption of compliance-prompting packaging will 'follow the money'

Pay-for-performance models at the end of the supply chain will help increase medication adherence, believes HCPC executive director.

August 2, 2012