Containers

'Nano'-sized wine bottle brings quality and class

A new single-serve wine option is clamoring for its share of the market in an increasingly robust category. Sileni Nano, from New Zealand winery Sileni Estates, not only capitalizes on the trend of small-size wine packages, but also on the exploding popularity of New Zealand wine in the U.S.—especially its Sauvignon Blanc.

August 26, 2015

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Containers

Stock serum pack keeps Drunk Elephant line cohesive

For its new eye serum, Drunk Elephant Skin Care looks for packaging that will complement its existing product line while offering consumer convenience and shelf appeal.

August 26, 2015

Material handling

Three primary cold chain packaging pain points and priorities

Along with preventing temperature excursions, three priority issues are regulatory compliance, reducing costs, and emerging markets.

August 25, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Axon appoints new Latin American support manager

Jose Arroyo will support Latin American sales and utilize the resources of the new Pro Mach Shared Services business.

August 25, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Five-minute changeover for cartoner at wafer maker

Swiss wafer manufacturer Kägi Söhne swaps outdated equipment for a top-load car toner that offers significant flexibility and quick changeover for its range of packaging sizes and styles.

August 25, 2015

Labels

Labels drive cross marketing

Extended-text labels have established a strong foothold in pharmaceutical applications because they provide ample space for the sometimes lengthy regulatory information that is common in the pharma space.

August 24, 2015

Additives, coatings & inks

INX International's state-of-the-art food packaging inks

INX offers a full range of low-migration products that include high-performance sheetfed inks, UV/EB flexo and offset inks, UV hybrid inks for flat-sheet metal decorating, UV/EB curable coatings, and more.

August 24, 2015

Flexibles

Global flexible packaging market set for rapid growth

Food is projected to account for almost three-quarters of global consumer flexible packaging consumption in 2015, with meat, fish, and poultry accounting for the largest usage food sector.

August 24, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

School/office supply products divert 300,000+ PET bottles from landfill

A new line of school and office supplies in Canada, R3VOLVED uses 100% recycled materials for its products, packaging, and POS materials.

August 21, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Outlook for global liquid paperboard market is bright

Non polymer-based coating technology will have a marked impact on the growth of liquid paperboard, three fourths of which is used for the dairy industry.

August 20, 2015

Flexibles

Flexible pouch is key to countertop beer dispenser

A new home appliance for craft beer lovers relies on a custom-engineered three-layer flexible pouch that holds and dispenses 1 gal of beer, while keeping product fresh for 30+ days.

August 19, 2015

Containers

Healthy meal trend inspires customizable noodle cup

Nissin Foods redesigns its Cup Noodles package to allow consumers to add their own healthy ingredients. New packaging is also microwavable and more sustainable.

August 18, 2015

Containers

Report: Sustainability to drive global paper packaging growth

Bans on the use of lightweight plastic bags and a rising awareness of ecological issues around the world are expected to boost the demand for paper packaging materials.

August 14, 2015