Contract packaging

Sanofi Chattem uses package design to launch Icy Hot Smart Relief

New product uses a wireless battery-powered device to address back pain. Package shape, graphics, and consumer input all play a role in on-shelf strategy.

June 26, 2015

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Plastics/resins

A change in direction boosts beverage’s appeal

Packaging for fruit-flavored electrolyte brand Agua Energy Water undergoes several packaging changes to find the best direction.

June 26, 2015

Flexibles

Puffed corn company rebrands entire savory snack line

Puffed corn snack debuts new look that aligns with customer and retailer feedback and makes its product more prominent on store shelves.

June 24, 2015

Flexibles

Bags keep cut watermelon fresh up to 11 days

A gusseted bag for sliced watermelon provides an extended shelf life and adds consumer convenience with a carry handle, resealability, and the option to buy smaller portions.

June 22, 2015

Protective/transport packaging

Meet Maxwell - SmartBagger's new intelligent interface from IntelliPack foam-in-place systems

Time to upgrade your foam-in-place operation? Then, you need to Meet Maxwell! See for yourself how SmartBagger, with Maxwell's "intelligent interface," takes foam-in-bag technology to a whole new level! Maxwell empowers operators with endless customization options, robust "smart features" and greater packaging process and cost controls.

June 22, 2015

Plastics/resins

Parker Plastics adds wide mouth PET container capabilities

Parker Plastics Inc. adds machinery for two-stage, reheat, and stretch blow molding.

June 22, 2015

Sustainability

Aerosol can has 15% less aluminum than standard package

Henkel Beauty Care updates the aluminum aerosol can for its Fa deodorant brand, using a new structure that is 15% lighter than a standard aluminum aerosol package.

June 21, 2015

Flexible packaging

Duravant acquires Mespack flexible packaging company

The engineered equipment manufacturer expands its global footprint in packaging with Europe-based Mespack.

June 19, 2015

Plastics/resins

Coveris acquires agricultural plastics company Olefinas

Olefinas represents Coveris’ move to open up Latin America markets.

June 18, 2015

Flexibles

20 years of stick packing in America: What have we learned?

Neil Kozarsky, CEO and President of Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (T.H.E.M.) offers insight on past predictions, current emerging trends and the 'remarkable journey' of flexible stick packaging as the format approaches its 20th year in North America.

June 17, 2015

Labels

U.S. label demand to reach $19.7 billion in 2019

The biggest winner: secondary labeling and labels used in mailing and shipping. Losing steam: labels for primary packaging.

June 17, 2015

Contract Packaging

All-natural water enhancer 'skyrockets' to success with supplier help

Berlin Packaging and an outside co-packer help Brite Idea Foods' all-natural product and innovative package top Amazon's Hot New Release list.

June 17, 2015

Contract packaging

State of New Jersey boosts co-manufacturer/packer visibility

James Alexander Corp. chosen for third time in annual 'Made in New Jersey Day' economic development showcase

June 17, 2015