Containers

Bringing the heat to the condiment aisle

Chili pepper-infused honey gets a clean, streamlined label design that stands out on shelf and emphasizes the product’s uniqueness and authentic, craft nature.

April 10, 2017

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Cartons and boxes

Cannabis ‘nectars’ conjure Sonoma Valley roots

Created for the discerning consumer, AYA cannabis concentrates from Sonoma Cannabis Company use cartons decorated with artwork that evokes the ‘Valley of the Sun.’

April 8, 2017

Sustainability

Does PET lightweighting really reduce the carbon footprint?

New research explores how the lightweighting of PET water bottles along with the choice of bottle design, color, label, ink, and adhesive affects post-consumer waste sorting and recycling systems.

April 7, 2017

Containers

PET shines at ProFood Tech

Its glass-like sheen is one of the attractions that a hot-filled PET jar has going for it, and several of these PET containers were front and center at ProFood Tech.

April 5, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

E-beam sterilization for aseptic packaging showcased at ProFood Tech

Tetra Pak introduces two new filling machines with electron-beam sterilization technology to round out its eBeam line. Also new, two new portion-pack carton sizes for on-the-go snacking.

April 5, 2017

Closures

Study Reveals Consumer Dispensing Closure Preferences

TricorBraun research shows that nutraceutical consumers want dispensing closures with audible clicks, large thumb recesses and orifice size based on need.

April 3, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Pie packaging celebrates The Beauty of Imperfection

Eclectic and eye-catching, new packaging graphics for U.K.’s Higgidy brand of handmade quiches and pies features mismatched plates that mirror the beauty of the company’s imperfect pies.

April 2, 2017

Plastics/resins

Elaine Jacob, MJS Packaging, Inducted to NACD Hall of Fame

MJS Packaging

Elaine Jacob was inducted into the National Association of Container Distributors (NACD ) Hall of Fame. This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact on the packaging industry.

April 1, 2017

Flexibles

Transparent pouch; honest ingredients

Premium, organic fruit and vegetable purées for babies are packaged in clear stand-up pouches that help promote the products’ fresh ingredients.

April 1, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Domino to host Open House Digital Printing Spectrum

Register to attend DOMINO’s Open House Digital Printing Spectrum 2017 to visit and hear from industry leaders.

March 30, 2017

Containers

Clear retortable plastic can debuts

McCall Farms is first to commercialize this three-piece coextruded plastic can. Product visibility is the key, but it certainly helps that for the most part it’s a drop-in replacement for steel cans.

March 29, 2017

Containers

The Packaging Conference delivers—again

HDPE for use in ISBM, BIO-SA as a drop-in replacement for IPA, press-formed paper, recycling via pyrolysis, and a possible return to packaging for PEN—all covered at TPC 2017.

March 28, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Unique vinyl thermoform solves many problems

Transparent vinyl in place of a chip board carton means no more guessing which roll of labels is inside. Product insertion and dispensing are streamlined, while product protection is much better.

March 28, 2017