Flexibles

FPA Partners with PACK EXPO Connects

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced it is participating in the PACK EXPO Connects Partner Program and Showcase of Packaging Innovations during PACK EXPO Connects produced by PMMI Media Group.

November 2, 2020

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Flexible packaging

Berry Global Tubes Recognized by APR

Berry Global Group, Inc.

Berry Global announced that its PE squeezable tubes were recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as meeting and exceeding its HDPE-01 Critical Guidance. Berry also introduces its Divinity HDPE 2 in. flip-top tube closure.

November 2, 2020

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Markem-Imaje Offers Multilingual Webinars on Improving Package Coding Operations

Markem-Imaje

In May, Markem-Imaje held a virtual expo of webinars covering eight topics. They were so popular, a new series of six will be offered on Innovation Days between October19 to December 18 2020.

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Flax4Life Up to the Challenge of Switching from PE to Plant-Based PLA Material

For this popular brand of baked products sold in retail, commitment to sustainability and the championing of industrial composting outweighed any early material obstacles.

November 2, 2020

Cartons and boxes

Butcher-Paper Pack Reenvisioned for Retail

Plant-based meat company No Evil Foods replicates the experience of unwrapping a butcher paper-packed product with an origami-style carton decorated with whimsical, approachable graphics.

November 2, 2020

Sustainability

Aptar Food + Beverage Announces Partnership with MIWA Technologies

Aptar

Aptar Food + Beverage announced its partnership with MIWA Technologies, a Czech Republic-based company that has developed a standardized, reusable solution for the distribution of goods.

November 2, 2020

Flexible packaging

Jokey Group Builds a New Plant in Spain

Jokey Group

Jokey Treplás’ new 30,000 sq ft production facility is scheduled to be operational in early 2021.

October 30, 2020

Beverage

Ecolean Packages for Chinese Consumers

Consumers in China can now enjoy US-owned brand Wholly Moly! dairy-free drinks in this distinctive lightweight flexible package with an air-filled handle.

October 30, 2020

Containers

A ‘Cottled’ Wine for Every Occasion

With canned wine now mainstream, wineries are looking for even greater differentiation, introducing products suited for a range of lifestyles, in uniquely shaped aluminum bottle cans with equally arresting graphics.

October 30, 2020

Labels

Made in the USA: Easier Said Than Regulated

A Martian wishing to read the mind of the American consumer could get a good head-start by reading product labels and advertising.

October 29, 2020

Flexible packaging

P&G's Herbal Essences, Pigeon Brands, Top 2020 PAC Awards

P&G’s haircare brand Herbal Essence and Pigeon Brands’ Dainty Foods won Best of Show in the 2020 PAC Global Leadership Awards.

October 29, 2020

Conveying & accumulation

Eriez to Host Live Demonstrations at PACK EXPO Connects

Eriez

Company will spotlight metal detectors and vibratory feeders.

October 29, 2020

Containers

Washington’s First Winery Debuts Aluminum Bottle

Chateau Ste. Michelle introduces its first wine in a single-serve format, using a 250-mL aluminum bottle can with playful graphics for four fruit-driven varieties.

October 29, 2020