Containers

Budweiser Busts out Patriotic Cans for ‘Historic Summer’

Beer giant kicks off the summer season with three limited-edition can designs that celebrate American freedom, with a portion of sales being donated to non-profit Folds of Honor.

June 2, 2021

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Robotics

Rapid-Response Packaging Development Aids Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines and Test Kits

Trays, inserts, tubs, and lids were developed in mere days, compared to the traditional weeks or months. The companies had to navigate shortages in resin supply due to COVID-19 and Texas storms.

June 1, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

Pharma Packaging Spotlight: Mechanical Testing for Passive Thermal Coolers

In this Take Five report on ISTA’s TempPack, Healthcare Packaging editor Keren Sookne discusses damage and acceptance criteria guidance, payload selection, actual product versus placebo, testing multiple product configurations, and more.

May 28, 2021

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Expands U.S., Global Workforces

Liquibox

Despite the global pandemic, demand for bag-in-box packaging continues to increase, enabling Liquibox to hire both professional and entry-level positions across the globe.

May 27, 2021

Labels

Steve Sundstrom Appointed President of SATO America

SATO America

Steve Sundstrom was appointed president of SATO America, LLC. He will assumes responsibility and oversight of SATO’s business in North America.

May 26, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

New Nivea Jars are Made from Bio-based Forestry Byproduct

Beiersdorf debuts polypropylene jars for its Nivea face cream that are made from tall oil—a byproduct of the forestry industry—to create petroleum-free, certified renewable plastic packaging.

May 26, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Ocean Spray Craisins Join Recyclable, Recoverable March with In-Store Drop-Off Ready Pouch

The packaging solution designed for Ocean Spray Craisins® dried cranberries will be available in both roll stock and pre-made stand-up-pouch formats, using a specialty high-performance polyethylene (PE).

May 25, 2021

Labels

Short But Important New Allergen Law

Congress made a significant changes to the law, but it’s two pages long.

May 25, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

100% rPET Water Bottle Reduces CO2 Emissions

Using Earth Day this past April as the occasion, Brands Within Reach (BWR), the exclusive North American distributor of Danone’s Volvic water, launched in the U.S. Volvic’s 100% rPET bottles, made from 100% recycled materials.

May 24, 2021

Containers

Hot Shot Insect Killer Gets Custom Actuator

A custom actuator designed specifically for Spectrum Brands’ Home & Garden business unit is a key feature on the firm’s Hot Shot® Ant, Roach & Spider Killer line.

May 21, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis Announces Global Sustainability Plan

Pregis

The Pregis 2K30 (2K30 = the year 2030) mission includes real, measurable goals, close cooperation with Pregis partners, vendors, and customers worldwide, and an open invitation for like-minded companies and individuals to join the company in doing better.

May 20, 2021

Flexible packaging

Morris Packaging Bag Featured on WorldStar Packaging Award Winner

Morris Packaging

Flex Films (USA) Inc. wins WPO WorldStar Packaging Awards featuring Morris Packaging bag.

May 20, 2021

Flexibles

Stand-cap Pouch Makes 16-oz Honey Pack Stand Out

Nature Nate’s raw and unfiltered honey is now available in a 16-oz no-drip, no-mess, stand-cap pouch, offering consumers an easy-to-squeeze way to enjoy every drop of honey in the container.

May 20, 2021