Cartons and boxes

Russian wine specialist expands packaging range

Russian wine specialist South Wine Co. is now making its Odyssey brand quality wines available in the Russian market in aseptic carton packs.

April 1, 2016

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Plastics/resins

MJS Packaging Wins Three NACD Awards

MJS Packaging

MJS Packaging was honored with three packaging awards from the National Association of Container Distributors (NACD).

April 1, 2016

Sustainability

Campbell Soup commits to zero BPA in cans by 2017

After testing hundreds of alternatives to BPA for its can linings, Campbell Soup Company finds safe alternatives that will allow it to complete the transition to zero BPA by mid-2017.

March 31, 2016

Flexibles

Stand-up pouch for sour cream is a first for category

Daisy Brand’s sour cream product is now available in a 14-oz squeezable, stand-up pouch that makes it easier for consumers to use the product as a topping. A custom cap and dispensing valve allow for easy-to-control, drip-free dispensing and help maintain product freshness between uses.

March 30, 2016

Flexibles

Toray taps Mark Turano for Lumirror Sales Manager post

Toray Plastics (America) Inc., appoints Mark Turano National Sales Manager of its Lumirror Division.

March 30, 2016

Flexibles

Pharmaceuticals comprise largest market for aseptic packaging demand

New Freedonia study forecasts U.S. aseptic packaging demand to rise 6.8% annually to $6.4 billion by 2020.

March 29, 2016

Flexibles

DS Smith Plastics names Peter Lamb Managing Director of Rapak Asia Pacific

Lamb will be responsible for Rapak business development in Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

March 29, 2016

Flexibles

What lies ahead for high-barrier pouches?

A new report forecasts the future of the high-barrier pouch market from 2015 to 2020, including details on new opportunities and applications.

March 27, 2016

Containers

Updated spirits packaging blends heritage with modernity

Buchanan’s Scotch whisky bottle gets a facelift, retaining those design elements that speak to the brand’s legacy, while adding touches that convey a premium product.

March 26, 2016

Containers

New cup is a cool solution

A multilayer on-the-go cup for a new ready-to-drink iced coffee comes from one of the fastest growing coffee shop brands in the world.

March 25, 2016

Protective/transport packaging

Tekni-Plex to acquire Sancap Liner Technology

Ohio’s Sancap is a leading producer of heat-seal, pressure-sensitive, and gasket-sealing liners for pharma and food.

March 25, 2016

Sustainability

Dow’s sustainability policies recognized with award

UPM Raflatac honors Dow with the 2016 Label Life Award for initiatives such as The Dow Sustainability Footprint Tool.

March 24, 2016

Labels

Klöckner Pentaplast expands film production in Gendorf, Germany

The expansion at Gendorf will have multiple polymer capabilities to meet growing shrink label demand.

March 23, 2016