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Cartons and boxes

Cannabis cigarette box draws from vintage luxury

An affordable luxury product, new cannabis cigarettes from Toast use elegantly decorated boxes modeled after the cigarette cases of the 1920s to inspire socializing and celebrating.

May 8, 2017

Flexibles

Voided, bio-based film being tested by Mars launched at interpack

A four-year, European-funded project involving all players in the supply chain, including end-user Mars, comes to fruition with a new voided, bio-based, multilayer laminated film that lowers density and improves yield.

May 5, 2017

Containers

Challenger wine brand shakes up category with disruptive design

New wine bottle design pays homage to Italian heritage with historical images and bottle neck embellishments.

May 4, 2017

Containers

Brewers pioneer brands where craft is king

In the Pacific Northwest, America’s most active region for craft brewing, the need to stand out is pushing innovation among craft brewers.

May 1, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

LSI produces labels in-house, saving costs and maintenance

ERP system integration with TEKLYNX enterprise barcode labeling software reduces label process time from days to minutes.

April 28, 2017

Sustainability

Pantene bottle helps save water

P&G introduces a limited-edition shampoo bottle in Southern California that uses an innovative addition to its packaging to help remind consumers to spend less time in the shower.

April 27, 2017

Closures

Bottled water is the category with the largest packaging growth opportunity around the world

For some regions of the world, bottled water remains a convenience or a healthy alternative to sugar drinks. But in other regions, distrust of the local water supply drives growth. New study from PMMI Business Intelligence spans the globe.

April 27, 2017

Plastics/resins

Bergen Plastics: ISO 8317 compliant packaging for liquid, powder pouches

Ideal locking abilities, combined with an integrated lid, increases child-resistant abilities, but most of these features are hidden from plain view, resulting in a streamlined and sleek design.

April 27, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Tekni-Plex Gallazzi granted ISO 15378:2015 certification

Tekni-Plex Gallazzi’s pharmaceutical film production facility in Tradate, Italy demonstrated its ability to consistently apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

April 27, 2017

Sustainability

Kleincepts, Inc.: Eco-innovation reduces waste from plastic water bottles

New multiple re-use Eco Connect Bottles® let consumers turn empties into practical items like tables, toys, storage cubes and trash bins.

April 25, 2017

Labels

DataLase collaborates with HAVI on digital touchpoint for global market

DataLase and HAVI will develop on-demand point of sale printing solutions to expand interaction and engagement with consumers through personalized packaging.

April 25, 2017

Sustainability

Lightweight antiperspirant cans reduce carbon footprint by 18%

Unilever switches to a lighter-weight aluminum aerosol can for two of its antiperspirant products in Europe.

April 24, 2017