Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Freshpet automates with robotic chub loader

This on-trend pet food company removed labor from its packaging line and handled increased throughput thanks to a first-of-its kind case packing solution.

March 6, 2017

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Contract packaging

Cold-brew coffee co-packed in aseptic carton

New cold brew coffee line from STEEP 18 uses tall, slim aseptic cartons to preserve the flavor, aroma, and color of its beverage line as well as offer an extended shelf life and consumer convenience.

February 18, 2017

Contract packaging

Addressing Serialization and Aggregation Head-On

CordenPharma Latina moves ahead of the curve when it comes to track and trace, serialization and aggregation as a full-service partner in the contract development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), drug products and associated packaging services to the global pharmaceutical industry.

February 14, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Advantzware, Inc. hires director of corrugated division

James Beneroff, will lead Advantzware’s corrugated division as director.

February 1, 2017

Flexibles

Graphics for new snack bar leverage juicing category cues

A new, five-ingredient, nutrient-dense snack bar from KIND uses hand-drawn type, vibrant natural colors, and soft textures that are true to the lead product’s ingredients.

January 29, 2017

Containers

Snail essence for hair in a moody blue

Kenra Professional introduces a unique, snail essence-enriched hair-care product and packages it in a tube decorated in a deep blue color with touches of silver that sets a premium tone.

January 9, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Froyo drone delivery relies on Pop-Up-Party box

A 30-ct box of frozen yogurt with ice blanket is carried from an Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt store to a nearby college campus, marking the first delivery of froyo by drone.

December 18, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

A short-run ink-jet printer for corrugated flats and folded RSCs

The Excelagraphics 4800 ink-jet printer from Xante allows small manufacturers to handle short-run jobs. The fast digital flatbed printer prints on corrugated flat sheets, die-cut flats and RSCs that are already folded and glued.

December 14, 2016

Flexibles

Balance Bar redesign is wrapped in decadence

Positioned as ‘craveable nutrition,’ Balance Bars now use packaging graphics that use delectable images of chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel poured across the canvas.

December 11, 2016

Material handling

PACK EXPO/Pharma EXPO Sets All-Time Record

Pill dispensing system, regulatory-compliant blister carton, automation in cannabis packaging, and serialization issues highlight Pharma EXPO 2016.

December 1, 2016

Cartons and boxes

Cannabis packaging provides a lens into product experience

New line of cannabis products that produce specific effects such as energy, relaxation, or healing is coupled with visual branding that reinforces the tagline, ‘It’s Your Journey.’

November 14, 2016

Sustainability

U.S. carton recycling continues to grow

Through the efforts of the Carton Council and its partners, more than 58% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling, and end users are clamoring for more material.

November 2, 2016

Cartons and boxes

Krusteaz bakes up mouth-watering design

Baking mix brand brings authenticity to its new packaging design, creating emotional drivers that conjure up delicious taste, and the warmth and smell of an oven baking.

October 24, 2016