Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Blister packaging yields patient, healthcare benefits: Part III

Taking a deeper dive into Holyoke’s blister card filling process for its single and multi-dose applications.

December 27, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials: Page 9

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Blister packaging yields patient, healthcare benefits: Part II

Holyoke Health Center has transitioned to more advanced blister packaging that provides printed details in both English and Spanish, with pictorials for those who cannot read.

December 26, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Listerine for on-the-go usage

This cleverly designed package delivers big-time on convenience and portability, and it’s a great example of how to integrate packaging into the product development process.

December 26, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Blister packaging yields patient, healthcare benefits: Part I

Holyoke Health Center transitions to blister cards for multimed, personalized patient packaging.

December 25, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Unique reclosable flexible-film thermoform for sliced meats

Norwegian food company Orkla addresses food waste with a new flexible-film thermoform for its sliced, cured meats that incorporates a reclosable label on the top web.

December 16, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

C-R pack for cannabis

First-ever C-R transparent cannabis package has a trigger mechanism that allows contents to be removed.

October 17, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Disposable single-use inhaler

At Healthcare Packaging EXPO, Perlen Packaging introduced PERLAMED-BLISTair, a device that consists of two thermoformed foils that enclose the pharmaceutical ingredients.

October 16, 2018

Sustainability

Fresh-protein MAP, vacuum trays are more sustainable

Klöckner Pentaplast presents two tray systems, for MAP and vacuum skin packs, that use 100% and 97% PCR, respectively.

October 16, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

The Whistling Chef chilled, ready-meal line is aptly named

Leading South African food and beverage group is the first in the country to introduce a line of chilled, ready meals that are cooked and pasteurized using microwave technology, and whistle when they’re ready.

October 13, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pre-packed lunches—a busy parent’s dream?

Some observers are calling them next-gen Lunchables, and while there is undoubtedly a similarity in appearance, these preservative-free pre-packed lunches are quite different.

September 4, 2018

Plastics/resins

Snack-size chicken skewers satisfy consumers’ cravings

Canadian protein product maker introduces a fully-cooked, snack-size chicken skewer with three sauce options in a 4-oz thermoform that makes it easy for consumers to dip and snack on the go.

August 12, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Joint supplement pack moves consumers along a health ‘journey’

AlchemLife’s FlexiQule herbal supplements provide a compelling product-package synergy in which product, structure and graphics work together to engage the consumer to take ownership of their journey towards improved health and physical mobility.

May 22, 2018

Sustainability

Hasbro to use bio-PET in packaging

Toy company Hasbro takes its sustainable packaging a step further, announcing a switch to bio-PET for its blister packs and plastic windows, beginning in 2019.

March 16, 2018