Plastics/resins

High-barrier film for pharma

Ideal for chemically sensitive pharmaceutical applications, Rollprint's Exponent 2 high-barrier film combines the company's ClearFoil and a co-extruded non-crystalline polyester sealant. The film offers a comparable alternative to the acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate copolymer offered by Barex, which recently announced its exit from the market.

November 2, 2014

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Robotics

Automatic blister packer reduces labor

New from Starview, the Model FAB8-1418 fully automatic 8-station rotary blister sealer integrates an ESS Technologies' vision-guided robot to orient and pick-and-place product that is then packaged in a trapped blister at speeds to 18 to 20 cycles/min.

November 2, 2014

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Sliced fresh meats in a thermoformable paper-based pack

Migros, the well known and influential supermarket chain based in Switzerland, has launched a paper-based barrier tray that represents a 60% reduction in plastic content.

November 1, 2014

Conveying & accumulation

'Absolut' bottle packaging efficiency

Vodka giant installs state-of-the-art bottle accumulation, buffering, and conveyance system to keep pace with global demand.

November 1, 2014

Cartons and boxes

Digital watermarking assists in Cooking Light

Time Inc.’s Cooking Light brand—including its monthly magazine and line of prepared meals for retail—prides itself on giving its consumers the tools to make it easier to get healthy, delicious meals on the table.

November 1, 2014

Flexibles

Vegan brand emphasizes healthy ingredients

Nate’s Meatless of South San Francisco has updated the packaging for its meatless meatballs with clean, modern graphics and an icon that emphasizes the product’s non-GMO status.

November 1, 2014

Labels

Truly 'Extraordinary': 2 million labels, 2 million designs

The Coca-Cola Company has pushed digital printing to the next level with the Coke Extraordinary Collection—2 million bottle labels, each one with its own graphic design.

November 1, 2014

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Greek yogurt alternative has a French flair

Representing an inventive departure in both product and packaging, Stonyfield Farm’s new Petite Crème is a yogurt-like fresh cheese product similar to fromage blanc that uses package graphics reflecting its French-inspired origins.

November 1, 2014

Cartons and boxes

Betty is reimagined for the modern mom

A redesign for the complete Betty Crocker baking product line puts desserts in inviting kitchen contexts to appeal to the modern mom’s desire for classic values and authenticity.

November 1, 2014

Plastics/resins

Skincare balm comes in 3D-printed, PLA container

Anita’s Balm founder brings package manufacturing in-house, creating a custom twist-up container resembling a mini amphora jar, made from compostable PLA resin.

November 1, 2014

Containers

Travel light with ultra-slim personal care packs

A new credit card-sized, portable liquid container for on-the-go personal care products recently launched by Miists Intl., LLC of Phoenix just might be the thinnest, most convenient travel pack on the market.

November 1, 2014

Containers

Off The Shelf: No chemical propellant needed for this air spray

San Francisco-based Method Products strikes again, this time with an innovative PET packaging concept for its line of air refreshers.

October 29, 2014

Sustainability

Coca-Cola is first to use bio-based drink carton

Honored with an award by the Brazilian Packaging Assn., Coca-Cola’s Del Valle Reserva juice brand is the first to use a drink carton incorporating LDPE films from sugarcane.

October 28, 2014