Flexibles

Virtuous Circle project distributes 1 million food pouches

The project uses a circular economy approach, combining smart food designed to meet the needs of children in isolated communities and smart packaging to keep the food fresh for as long as possible.

February 5, 2017

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Club-store pack for lip balms creates floating, 3D effect

A holiday multipack of Softlips Cube lip balms uses a transparent PVC clamshell, insert, and sleeve with vibrant printing to produce an eye-catching multidimensional effect.

February 4, 2017

Protective/transport packaging

Pregis launches new brand, business unit

Pregis launches new global branding for its surface protection films, cohesive materials, and single-face corrugated products.

February 3, 2017

Containers

Lemon beer, freshly packed for Heineken Croatia

In spring 2016, Heineken Croatia brought to its creative agency Bruketa&Zinic OM the job of creating a bottle label and a direct B2B marketing piece to showcase a limited-edition offering of its Karlovacko beer brand scheduled for launch in summer 2016.

February 2, 2017

Flexibles

American Packaging Corporation among top workplaces in U.S.

American Packaging Corporation was named the “Best of the Best” in the Best Workplace in the Americas awards for the ninth year.

February 2, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Advantzware, Inc. hires director of corrugated division

James Beneroff, will lead Advantzware’s corrugated division as director.

February 1, 2017

Plastics/resins

First-of-its-kind plastic retort can hits retail shelves

Canned vegetable and fruit producer McCall Farms becomes the first to use a clear, plastic retort can for a line of slow-cooked vegetables, adding excitement to a stagnant category.

January 31, 2017

Sustainability

Predicting the Future of the Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Market

Expansion of generic market, technological advancement, and strict governmental regulations for conventional packaging are major factors that drive the market growth.

January 31, 2017

Containers

Pioneering HPP for baby food

Consumers are demanding fresher, healthier foods not just for themselves, but for their little ones too. Learn how Pure Spoon launched the first HPP baby-food line.

January 30, 2017

Flexibles

Graphics for new snack bar leverage juicing category cues

A new, five-ingredient, nutrient-dense snack bar from KIND uses hand-drawn type, vibrant natural colors, and soft textures that are true to the lead product’s ingredients.

January 29, 2017

Flexibles

HPP baby food in a pouch is So Good

New So Good Baby refrigerated fruit and vegetable purees in a flexible, windowed pouch use HPP to preserve the flavor, nutrients, and color of the products while providing a 60-day shelf life.

January 28, 2017

Flexibles

DS Smith Plc acquires Parish Manufacturing, Inc.

DS Smith Plc acquired bag-in-box system supplier Parish Manufacturing, inc.

January 27, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Flexible Technologies appoints VP of sales and marketing

Nicole Johnson was named Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Flexible Technologies, a new role within the growing organization.

January 19, 2017