Package design

SOPO Dispenser Granted Utility Patent

SOPO Dispenser was granted a Utility Patent on November 19th, 2019. It will begin marketing its patented dispenser in March. SOPO is an acronym for Stick On Pull Off Dispensers.

January 7, 2020

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Package design

TricorBraun Acquires Packaging Solutions, Inc.

TricorBraun

Packaging manufacturer TricorBraun acquired Minneapolis-based Packaging Solutions, Inc. (PSI), a rigid packaging distributor serving several markets, including pharmaceutical, pet food, and personal care.

January 7, 2020

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Placon Wins WorldStar Awards

Placon

Placon won three WorldStar awards from the World Packaging Organization.

December 18, 2019

Plastics/resins

‘Haircare for Foodies’ Gets Equally Appetizing Packaging

A clever custom bottle in a vintage milk-bottle style speaks to the fresh food ingredients found in the Sauce Beauty line of haircare products.

December 6, 2019

Operational Excellence

The Buzz on Canned Cocktails

The canned cocktails market is predicted to grow more than 20% from 2019 to 2029, driven by consumer convenience and by innovations in packaging and flavor variety, among other factors.

December 3, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola Sweden Moves to 100% rPET for All its Bottles

The move is set to eliminate the use of 3,500 tons of virgin plastic each year in Sweden, with a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions over pre-transition levels.

November 26, 2019

Containers

Rum Label Artwork Inspired by Mayan Legends

El Salvador’s only rum producer, Licoreras Cihuatán, invites consumers to satisfy their curiosity, with new bottle labels that use symbols of ancient Mayan legends.

November 26, 2019

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Live from AIPIA: QR Code Accesses Baby Formula’s ‘Grass-to-Glass’ Journey

November 26, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Chlorophyll Water’s Bottle Designed to be 100% Landfill Biodegradable

A proprietary organic additive integrated into the bottle mold accelerates the natural biodegradation of the bottle in biologically active landfills and anaerobic digesters

November 6, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Top Beverage Brands Commit to Getting ‘Every Bottle Back’

Coca-Cola, Keurig Dr Pepper, and PepsiCo make significant investments to initiate a four-part program to improve the collection of plastic bottles so they can be made into new ones.

November 2, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Co-Packer Rebuilds After Devastating Fire

After a fire destroyed 95% of its business, organic baby foods provider Initiative Foods shows determination and integrity as it rebuilds, launching a new facility and an innovative new package.

November 3, 2019

Plastics/resins

MJS Packaging Announces Chair of Board of Directors

MJS Packaging

Matthew McDonnell was appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for MJS Packaging.

November 1, 2019

Sustainability

Unilever/Sabic Partnership Created to Keep Plastic in the Loop

Partnership results in packaging that uses recycled content from advanced recycling technologies for leading brands that include Magnum, Knorr, and REN Clean Skincare.

October 25, 2019