Containers

Bottles tell brand story for Ballast Point spirits

For San Diego’s first craft distiller, Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits, new packaging is playing a critical role in conveying a brand message for its line of spirits including Fugu Vodka, Old Grove Gin, Three Sheets Rum, and Devil’s Share Whiskey.

October 8, 2013

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Sustainability

Study: Reusable cold chain pharma packs 'greener' than single use

LCA study evaluates the environmental advantages of reusable versus single-use shippers for pharma. Eli Lilly’s experiences support the study results.

October 3, 2013

Containers

Multipacked and ready to go—and grow

Out our way, small travel/trial/sampler packs are enjoying a growth spurt of sorts.

October 2, 2013

Sustainability

1 billion tons of steel recycled in 25 years

The Steel Recycling Institute celebrates its 25th anniversary, highlighting achievements such as an 88% recycling rate, increased energy efficiency, and reduced CO2 emissions.

September 27, 2013

Containers

Jerky pack transformation brings sustainability, shelf impact benefits

Meat snacks manufacturer Jack Link's switch from a round PVC canister to the paper-based StrataGraph club-store carton from Great Northern Corp. enabled the company to deliver attention-grabbing graphics and cost-effectiveness while meeting club-store requirements for strength and stackability.

September 25, 2013

Plastics/resins

Report forecasts growth for plastics in healthcare packaging

Compound annual growth rate of 5.6% predicted through 2018 by BCC Research.

September 19, 2013

Sustainability

Delabeling: A recycling solution for full-wrap label PET bottles?

The Full-Wrap Label Consortium investigates solutions to the recycling stream issues surrounding full-wrap labels on PET bottles.

September 18, 2013

Containers

Belt-buckle logo adorns rancher-inspired lemonade

All-natural premium lemonade Dust Cutter celebrates its Jackson Hole, WY, origins with Western-style package graphics. An aluminum bottle provides further differentiation.

September 16, 2013

Containers

Protein shake in sleek aluminum

Fuel Premium Protein Shake from Nutrie has hit the market in 12-oz aluminum cans.

September 12, 2013

Sustainability

Vending machine dispenses 'free' T-shirts made from recycled plastics

To celebrate New York Fashion Week as well as eco-chic clothing, the Plastics Make it Possible initiave sponsors a vending machine that dispenses recycled plastic T-shirts.

September 11, 2013

Containers

Iconic honey bear bottle takes sassy turn with honey badger shape

With funds from Kickstarter, three friends develop a bold BBQ sauce packaged in a custom a honey badger-shaped bottle that overcomes a number of production challenges.

September 4, 2013

Containers

New L'Oreal range has outer/inner packs

L’Oréal Paris has designed a sophisticated looking package for its high-profile Elnett hair product.

August 29, 2013

Containers

Keeping wide-mouth PET jars in spec

When blow/trim technology is used to make wide-mouth PET jars, the neck finish is blown into its shape rather than injection molded. Sophisticated quality-check tools come in handy.

August 26, 2013