Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Fully automated prescription assembly line ramps up in U.K.

Said to be one of the world’s first, a fully automated line at Celesio UK assembles weekly trays of repeat prescriptions for LloydsPharmacy customers.

August 28, 2016

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Containers

Texas vodka distiller uses retro bar imagery for bottle redesign

BJ Hooker unveils a new bottle design using Applied Ceramic Labeling to achieve a 3D effect for more shelf appeal.

August 26, 2016

Containers

Organic haircare brand gets elegant update

Chuckles’ All-Nutrient brand of organic haircare products gets a makeover, signaling to salon customers the all-natural prestige of the 100% vegan and cruelty-free formulations.

August 26, 2016

Flexibles

Research evaluates the use of milk proteins for packaging film

A USDA research project investigates the potential for edible films made of milk proteins in an effort to help U.S. dairy and food industries improve their sustainability, productivity, and profitability.

August 25, 2016

Cartons and boxes

Kashi redesign: Each box tells a story

Kashi puts the focus back on the food and its origins, with bold product photography and vignettes on how the food is made and where it comes from.

August 24, 2016

Containers

Craft soft drinks company rebrands with new visual identity

The Dalston Cola Company unveils a new visual identity, as it seeks to move from a niche craft drinks company to an established brand.

August 24, 2016

Flexibles

Pouches most dominant pack for antimicrobial market

New Grand View Research predicts the antimicrobial packaging market value will reach $11.92 billion by 2024.

August 23, 2016

Containers

What's the most iconic packaging in Great Britain?

Survey reveals the top 10 most identifiable packages, with age groups reflecting different preferences.

August 23, 2016

Containers

Jennifer Abella named vice president, people for global packaging solutions firm

BW Container Systems named Jennifer Abella vice president of people. She will continue to lead the company’s Culture and People Development department.

August 22, 2016

Containers

Thea’s Tea gets refreshing redesign

As part of an effort to expand Thea’s English Standard Tea’s product distribution, product labeling is redesigned to reflect the tea’s natural flavors.

August 22, 2016

Labels

Kinder Cola unveils shrink sleeve labels

Kinder Cola, the Dutch beverage line aimed at children, has a new look on store shelves these days.

August 21, 2016

Sustainability

Report examines use-phase GHGs for aluminum vs. glass, plastic

The greenhouse gas emissions from the refrigeration and transportation of beverages in aluminum cans versus glass and plastic packages are compared.

August 19, 2016

Flexibles

An FPA call for entries

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that the 2017 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Call for Entries is now available; the deadline for entries is Monday, November 21, 2016.

August 17, 2016