Flexibles

Tetrahedron-shaped pouch transforms into a serving tray

The shape also adds package support which provides product protection during shipping and handling.

November 8, 2016

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Protective/transport packaging

Shrink label film blocks light, extending shelf and protecting contents’ flavor profile

Klöckner Pentaplast’s new Pentalabel® eklipse™ shrink label film, aimed at the dairy market and beyond, introduces maximum light blocking properties into the film process and satisfies a long-standing market need.

November 8, 2016

Containers

Disruptive two-in-one package now available to brand owners

A two-compartment package engineered by Plastic Technologies, Inc.—with the bottom container snapping into the base of the larger top bottle—was recently launched as a disruptive new portable, shelf-stable cocktail line.

November 7, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

How invisible code supports internal pharma supply chain traceability

Videojet demonstrates at PACK EXPO how invisible codes can assist in anti-counterfeiting, track and trace and serialization issues.

November 7, 2016

Flexibles

Coldform foil blister provides moisture barrier, runs on standard lines

The venerable blister pack thrives in multiple industries and is suitable for an incredibly diverse range of consumer packaged goods. You'll see these blisters used to contain everything from valuable electronics to toys to hardware to automotive products. Blister packs help protect products from external factors such as humidity, contamination, and light.

November 6, 2016

Flexibles

Barrier stand-up pouches that are easily recycled

Berry Plastics used PACK EXPO International as a springboard to launch Entour™, a new line of pouch packaging solutions said to offer all the functionality and performance of traditional laminated pouches without limiting recyclability.

November 6, 2016

Flexibles

Green Day wants you to start your day in a green way

Coffee company owned by two Green Day band members partners with San Francisco Bay Coffee to introduce fully compostable single-serve coffee pods and coffee bags.

November 5, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Case packing upgrade brings many benefits

Semi-automatic case packing was a ‘rate limiter’ that had to be addressed at this growing food manufacturer serving foodservice customers from its Ohio facility.

November 4, 2016

Flexibles

U.K. project helps drive flexible packaging recycling options

The REFLEX Project reveals results of its two-year research project, which confirms the economic and functional viability of recycling flexible packaging materials.

November 3, 2016

Sustainability

U.S. carton recycling continues to grow

Through the efforts of the Carton Council and its partners, more than 58% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling, and end users are clamoring for more material.

November 2, 2016

Containers

Petite pack mimics full-size coffee cup with lid

Fitting in the palm of your hand, a tiny 2-oz container for Forto's Strong Coffee Drink To Go energy shot is cleverly engineered to replicate the look of a full-size foodservice coffee cup with snap-on lid.

November 1, 2016

Flexibles

Clean label, clear pouch for baby food

​Sprout Foods elevates commitment to honesty and brand transparency with new, clear flexible pouches.

October 31, 2016

Closures

Spanish perfume takes minimalist route to luxury design

Loewe’s new fragrance line aims for suggestive packaging to convey brand’s luxury image.

October 28, 2016