Sustainability

Light shines negatively on next-gen PET bottles

New research study indicates that PET bottles exposed to UV light negatively impact processing/visual attributes of next-generation bottles.

July 31, 2015

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Containers

Elegant glass bottle enhances shimmering liqueurs

E&J Gallo uses a clear glass bottle with a slim and elegant shape to showcase its new shimmering liqueur products, colored in deep, rich colors.

July 23, 2015

Plastics/resins

Parker Plastics opens new production in Nevada

Parker Plastics, Inc. expands its blow molding services to the Western U.S. market with new facility in Nevada.

July 14, 2015

Containers

Kitabis Pak wins American Package Design award

Packaging uses complementary colors to indicate that its inhalation product is designed to be delivered by its nebulizer.

July 13, 2015

Containers

‘D’-shaped bottle differentiates custom motor oils

Packaging for Driven Racing Oil’s custom motor oil formulated for race cars and vintage autos gets a makeover with a custom, D-shaped bottle that differentiates it on-shelf.

July 10, 2015

Containers

Spring water gets noticed in resealable aluminum can

After 23 years in PET, Noah’s Spring Water gets favorable attention from consumers for its new 24-oz aluminum can with 38-mm resealable closure.

July 9, 2015

Containers

Weetabix launches new range

Leading U.K. cereal producer Weetabix has launched a new range of single-serve cereal products in an injection molded and brightly decorated polypropylene cup.

July 9, 2015

Sustainability

Nestlé Waters brand introduces 100% rPET bottle

Resource Natural Spring Water seeks to bring attention to bottle-to-bottle recycling and increase awareness and demand for recycled plastics with its launch of a 100% rPET bottle.

July 8, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Cosmetic compacts labeled and coded

Co-manufacturer/packager of cosmetics replaces a manual label application process for compacts with an ink-jet coder and label applicator to increase speed, minimize waste.

July 7, 2015

Containers

Preserving roots while refreshing a heritage brand

A producer of jarred apple slices, preserves, sauces, and salsa, Grandma Hoerner’s seeks to simplify and modernize its packaging while staying true to its handcrafted roots.

July 3, 2015

Containers

Digital printing produces elegant syrup labels

UV ink-jet printed labels for a line of Canadian maple syrup elevates the brand, presenting it as a fine food product.

July 2, 2015

Containers

Flippin’ good wine in a can

Put on your flipflops and enjoy this canned wine in places where bottles can’t go—the beach, the pool, in the boat, and on the golf course.

July 1, 2015

Containers

Simple, elegant tubes introduced for luxury amenities brand

Parisian perfumer diptyque introduces its luxury amenities collection in a new 40-mL tube in addition to a bottle to offer properties more flexibility.

June 30, 2015