Containers

Packaging defect involved in voluntary drug recall

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. initiates voluntary recall of a single manufacturing lot of Pradaxa capsules 75mg in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

November 7, 2012

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Labels

IMLs clearly consumer-attractive, cost-competitive, and eco-friendly

Vaska Home Products heightens brand identity and lowers printing expenses and inventory requirements by opting for transparent in-mold labeling technology.

November 2, 2012

Sustainability

Video: The new Shaka® 1600 agitation retort

The Allpax 1600 Shaka high-speed agitation retort equals the output of four-basket static retorts because of an up to 90 percent reduction in cycle time. Shaka opens the doors to new products that would typically be difficult to retort and improves the taste and appearance of products now available on the market. Booth # N-3910

October 30, 2012

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Video: Capper with electronic torque provides 100 percent inspection

Fowler Products’ 14-head capper features state-of-the-art electronic torque control and is integrated with a rejection system that provides a 100 percent inspection for proper closure application. Booth # N-3906

October 30, 2012

Containers

iPad app helps you get a handle

PakTech demonstrates a new iPad app that helps packagers identify the correct handle to use on a variety of packaging applications, from single-serve to multi-packs.

October 29, 2012

Containers

Skinnyminis cocktails are convenient in 200-mL PET

Beam’s popular Skinnygirl Margarita ready-to-serve cocktail is launched in a single-serve PET barrier bottle, opening the brand up to new venues.

October 25, 2012

Secondary Packaging

The Vantage from Kliklok-Woodman provides an innovative, new presentation for snack food packaging

The bale is ideal for traditional single-serve, 100-calorie snacks and variety packs. The Vantage bale, strong on sustainability, potentially reduces corrugated cases, shipping costs and dunnage.

October 25, 2012

Containers

HDPE bottle delivers shelf impact

Historic motoring brand Bluecol is now on shelf in a custom HDPE bottle.

October 24, 2012

Containers

Mentholatum touts Softlips gift packs for the holidays

Lip balm 'to and from' packs aim to entice consumers to purchase them as gifts for under $5.

October 19, 2012

Sustainability

Slim can suits Southwest Wines

Its renamed Soleil Mimosa wine is launched in an on-the-go aluminum can that provides sustainability, portability, and graphics punch.

October 17, 2012

Closures

Redesigned can energizes Celsius

Sleek aluminum can with brighter graphics delivers appeal for this vitamin-enhanced, pre-exercise beverage that aims to burn calories.

October 11, 2012

Plastics/resins

L’Oreal Paris compact launches in U.S.

ABS screw cap embossed with L’Oreal Paris logo, integral liner, and crystalline, glass-like PETG jar deliver stunning appearance for make-up compact.

October 9, 2012

Containers

Female-targeted energy drink a stunner in slim can

Goddess Energy, Inc. improves the formula for its Flirt Energy Drink, and rolls out the beverage in sleek aluminum can that offers functionality, sustainability.

September 24, 2012