Flexibles

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

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

November 20, 2015

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Containers

Walgreens creatively rethinks nut packaging

Walgreens, America’s largest drugstore chain, wanted to update packaging for some of its products, including the Good & Delish™ coated and uncoated nuts line.

November 19, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Waitrose shifts to carton pack

U.K. retailer Waitrose is changing the packaging for its own-label Passata range, from glass jars to a retortable carton pack.

November 18, 2015

Flexibles

American Packaging recognized again as a “Best of the Best” workplace

Printing Industries of America recognized American Packaging Corporation as one of the “Best of the Best” workplaces.

November 18, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Tea Forte enhances packaging elegance

New custom package design for luxury tea brand Tea Forte includes a cleaner, contemporary logo and a more elegant sensory package design.

November 17, 2015

Labels

Labels make the beer? Communicating features through packaging

Craft beer consumers are particular about their choice of beer, and that’s where packaging comes into play: helping to navigate an increasing number of products offered.

November 17, 2015

Flexibles

Patent-pending dual-compartment pouch accommodates jerky/trail mix combo

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, KOOEE!® Super Snacks is a producer and packager of all-natural, high-protein, gluten/soy/dairy-free Jerky Trail Mixes.

November 17, 2015

Closures

Unilever and Enercon earn Package of the Year award

The Association for Dressings & Sauces recognizes the new Hellmann’s Squeeze Bottle for its innovative design.

November 16, 2015

Containers

Identifying drug/device market drivers

Technavio report forecasts chronic disease prevalence and demand for drug delivery devices will result in an 11% CAGR for drug/device combination products through 2019.

November 16, 2015

Material handling

Serialization: An Expert’s Lessons Learned and Current Trends

Serialization brings many challenges. Considerations, like ensuring labels are readable throughout the supply chain and compartmentalizing line solutions, can be key to success.

November 16, 2015

Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles appoints new EVP of Pharma and acquires Australia's Pemara Labels Group

Pierre-Henri Bruchon was appointed Executive Vice President of Pharma Division and the company acquired Pemara Labels Group of Australia.

November 16, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Art and science combine in multisensory tea pack

U.K.-based Quinteassential Fine Teas redesigns its packaging with all five senses in mind. Carton includes stunning artwork and a QR code that links to music selected for each blend.

November 16, 2015

Containers

Ketchup bottle with style

A barrier PP bottle for ketchup in Germany breaks out of the sea of sameness in a big way.

November 13, 2015