Plastics/resins

Tekni-Plex expands Tri-Seal manufacturing to India

Tekni-Plex expands global Tri-Seal closure liner manufacturing to recently acquired Ghiya Extrusions in India.

November 3, 2015

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Cartons and boxes

Celestial’s package refresh ‘reflects the goodness inside’

Celestial Seasonings updates its iconic tea packaging, preserving many of its beloved characters while at the same time contemporizing the brand and making it easier to shop.

November 3, 2015

Containers

Off The Shelf: Paperboard carriers for cans are catching on

While plastic ring carriers are most typically used for six-packs of beer in cans, a growing trend is to cash in on the billboard effect that is offered when a paperboard carton is used instead.

October 30, 2015

Sustainability

PET wine keg taps into green savings

U.K. wine seller offers premium wine-on-tap in a recyclable 20-L PET keg that replaces 27 glass bottles, eliminates waste, spoilage, and breakage, and costs customers 15% less.

October 30, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Package brings to life tech toy possibilities

Package design firm captures the excitement of the Makey Makey computer invention kit by creating an engaging and visual interactive experience for consumers.

October 30, 2015

Containers

Fridge-friendly bottles for cider brands

Thatchers Cider in the U.K. has introduced a new range of 330-mL glass bottles for three of its premium ciders.

October 30, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Haircare pack takes a page from yogurt playbook

In haircare circles, “cocktailing” is a process whereby consumers blend natural oils, honey, extracts, and butters together with their store-bought haircare products to improve performance, such as shine, volume, or sleekness.

October 30, 2015

Sustainability

CardPak celebrates 50th Anniversary

Cleveland-based paperboard packaging pioneer marks 50 years of service to Fortune 500 companies across the globe.

October 30, 2015

Labels

Handling toxic drugs: a simple packaging fix

Broken vials, shattered glass and exposure to toxic contents are every drug handler's nightmare. A relatively simple fix from Iwata improves safety for healthcare workers and others.

October 28, 2015

Flexibles

Repeatability, quality control key to automated compounding

The pharmacy as manufacturer: automation provides quality controls to ensure repeatability in IV compounding.

October 27, 2015

Plastics/resins

Alternatives to Barex take on nicotine in permeability tests

Testing is the key to finding and testing alternatives to Barex for the sealant layer in transdermal patch constructions, say Bemis scientists.

October 26, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Crown Royal first in spirits to add serving facts panel

Pushing regulators since 2003 to allow macro-nutritional information for alcohol to be shared with consumers, Diageo becomes the first to add a serving facts label to its packaging.

October 26, 2015

Closures

Closure provides luxury and convenience

In collaboration with famous Paris jewelry house Boucheron, Interparfums has launched a new “Boucheron Quatre” women’s fragrance in 30-, 50- and 100-mL bottles featuring a custom closure.

October 23, 2015