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

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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

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

IoPP announces AmeriStar award winners for 2015

GlaxoSmithKline’s Flonase, Microdermis’ Provodine, and Biogen’s Factor Hard Pack win Drug & Pharmaceutical awards.

June 30, 2015

Sustainability

World’s first 100% compostable coffee pod

According to some statistics, the growing use of Keurig-style brewing systems has had a significant negative environmental side effect: It is estimated that in 2014, the number of single-serve pods sent to landfills could have circled the earth 11 times.

June 30, 2015

Containers

GPS bottles lead Dutch on an adventure

Aluminum Heineken bottles placed in Amsterdam’s city center lead unsuspecting residents and visitors on an adventure guided by the bottle’s GPS technology.

June 29, 2015

Plastics/resins

A change in direction boosts beverage’s appeal

Packaging for fruit-flavored electrolyte brand Agua Energy Water undergoes several packaging changes to find the best direction.

June 26, 2015

Plastics/resins

Parker Plastics adds wide mouth PET container capabilities

Parker Plastics Inc. adds machinery for two-stage, reheat, and stretch blow molding.

June 22, 2015

Sustainability

Aerosol can has 15% less aluminum than standard package

Henkel Beauty Care updates the aluminum aerosol can for its Fa deodorant brand, using a new structure that is 15% lighter than a standard aluminum aerosol package.

June 21, 2015

Contract packaging

State of New Jersey boosts co-manufacturer/packer visibility

James Alexander Corp. chosen for third time in annual 'Made in New Jersey Day' economic development showcase

June 17, 2015

Plastics/resins

New squeeze bottle launches beverage additive into supplements market

Electrolyte replacement beverage Suero Oral goes to market in a new, concentrated version packaged in a squeezable, 2-oz bottle to capture a new market.

June 16, 2015