Plastics/resins

‘Knockout’ package design earns WorldStar Award

TricorBraun recognized for fist-shaped package for Roar Ambition’s fat-burning supplement.

December 7, 2015

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Flexibles

Charter NEX acquires Optimum Plastics

Charter NEX completes acquisition of Optimum Plastics to expand its specialty films portfolio.

December 7, 2015

Containers

Space-Saving Tub Serves Up New Country Crock Recipe

Country Crock introduces a new and more convenient rectangular package and adjusts its buttery spread recipe with simpler ingredients.

December 7, 2015

Containers

Hummus kit stands out in plus-shaped sleeve

New Hummus Plus product includes hummus and chicken, packaged separately and wrapped in a unique, die-cut sleeve, for a convenient, fresh, on-the-go snack or meal.

December 6, 2015

Labels

Nine beverage labeling packaging trends to watch

Environmentally friendly packaging as well as packages that address consumers’ desire for healthier products are among the trends beverage producers should be noting.

December 5, 2015

Sustainability

From potato starch to grape skins: Veuve Clicquot’s eco-friendly packaging

Veuve Clicquot introduces version 3 of its Naturally Clicquot champagne packaging, moving from the use of potato starch to a byproduct of its own winemaking process.

December 3, 2015

Cartons and boxes

High-quality carton speeds Santa’s rooftop arrival

The inventor of device that simulates the sound of Santa on the rooftop finds high-quality cartons in low minimum quantities to launch his fledgling holiday product.

November 30, 2015

Additives, coatings & inks

Demand rising for functional and barrier coatings

New report examines the market for functional and barrier coatings for paper and board packaging, which is expected to exceed $7.1 billion by 2020.

November 27, 2015

Plastics/resins

Multilayer jar for olives

With the olive industry facing the challenges of manufacturing safe products for both consumers and kitchen workers, leading supplier Agro Sevilla has developed a 2-L multilayer plastic jar for the foodservice sector.

November 27, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Report: Solid growth in folding cartons predicted

Among the trends cited as driving this growth include consumer interest in healthy foods, the aging Baby Boomer population, and rising personal incomes.

November 24, 2015

Containers

Stylish shampoo bottle

Schwarzkopf and Henkel has developed a new 250-mL shampoo bottle that cleanly separates itself on today's crowded store shelves.

November 23, 2015

Labels

FDA’s GE salmon announcement sparks controversy

Agency announces genetically engineered salmon is safe, drawing a CFS lawsuit. Salmon will be regulated under new animal drug provisions. GE products also have labeling implications.

November 20, 2015

Flexibles

Dow wins “R&D 100” award for PacXpert pouch

Dow’s PacXpert Packaging technology recognized by the “Oscars of Innovation.”

November 20, 2015