Cartons and boxes

Betty is reimagined for the modern mom

A redesign for the complete Betty Crocker baking product line puts desserts in inviting kitchen contexts to appeal to the modern mom’s desire for classic values and authenticity.

November 1, 2014

Cartons and boxes: Page 51

Sustainability

Coca-Cola is first to use bio-based drink carton

Honored with an award by the Brazilian Packaging Assn., Coca-Cola’s Del Valle Reserva juice brand is the first to use a drink carton incorporating LDPE films from sugarcane.

October 28, 2014

Converting equipment

A converted converter

Of all the topics of conversation that percolated at the recent Graph Expo in Chicago, one that surfaced frequently was the one about how commercial printers are eyeing the packaging materials market now that their traditional markets—magazines, catalogues, direct sales materials—have been hit so hard by the digital revolution.

October 22, 2014

Cartons and boxes

New box for inflight meals takes off

Scandinavian Airlines uses sturdy folding box for its inflight meals that exhibits a low weight, a good hand feel, and an attractive appearance.

September 30, 2014

Cartons and boxes

Core values—real, honest, natural—conveyed by pet food pack

The Honest Kitchen redesigns the packaging graphics for its natural pet foods, using hand-drawn illustrations of key ingredients and copy to lend an artisan feel.

September 29, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Punched up pita packing

New cartoning technology powered by an advanced electric drives and control solution is paving the way for growth at Milwaukee-based Kangaroo Brands, a rising maker of pita bread products.

September 29, 2014

Secondary Packaging

How to unclog adhesive application

An all-electric adhesive application system brings cost savings, glue savings, and better application performance while greatly reducing time spent on cleaning nozzles.

September 26, 2014

Cartons and boxes

Sturdy box withstands e-commerce shipping demands

A new subscription service for men’s grooming products in the U.K. uses a custom-designed box, sturdy enough for shipping, while providing a positive brand experience.

September 3, 2014

Cartons and boxes

Cartons part of Nu-Life Nutritionals’ future plans

Not only do cartons provide shelf presence and add security, but they also deliver an anticipation of 'what’s inside.'

September 2, 2014

Plastics/resins

Clear dispenser shape offers differentiation for eyedrop pack

Rohto Cool Max introduction adds variety to eyedrop packaging.

August 26, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Lightweight robot arms case-pack eggs at 15,000/hr

Italian egg suppler installs four robot arms to case-pack different size cases that accommodate volumes from 96 eggs to 1,400 eggs, eliminating labor-related issues and improving its operational efficiency.

August 11, 2014

Containers

World Wide Packaging: Customizable packaging solutions for beauty & personal care sectors

World Wide Packaging LLC has developed two attractive new customizable packaging options for its customers in the beauty and personal care industries.

August 6, 2014

Closures

GSK voluntarily recalls Panadol Advance bottles in Puerto Rico

Acetaminophen-containing packages said to fail to meet child-resistant closure requirement.

July 17, 2014