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

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Plastics/resins

Sports drink bottle redesign wins accolades

New 16.9-oz PET bottle for Hoist sports drink wins design award for a new structure that elevates the brand and enhances competitiveness in the sports drink category.

October 28, 2014

Labels

An expanded look at shrink sleeves

Underneath the tight-fitting labels are a host of considerations.

October 23, 2014

Converting equipment

A converted converter

Of all the topics of conversation that percolated at the recent Graph Expo in Chicago, one that surfaced frequently was the one about how commercial printers are eyeing the packaging materials market now that their traditional markets—magazines, catalogues, direct sales materials—have been hit so hard by the digital revolution.

October 22, 2014

Flexibles

Bird-friendly coffee brand earns street cred with compostable pouch

British coffee producer Bird & Wild uses pouch made from compostable, renewable material to expand its offerings to stores looking for more eco-friendly options.

October 21, 2014

Containers

U.S. demand for rigid bulk packaging to reach $7.3 billion in 2018

Manufacturing output activity, insourcing, chemicals and pharmaceuticals all help build a post-recession resurgence, says Freedonia report.

October 17, 2014

Sustainability

Americans continue to recycle more plastic bottles

The “National Post-Consumer Plastics Bottle Recycling Report” shows a 4.3% increase in recycling of HDPE, PP, and PET bottles, to 2.9 billion pounds, in 2013.

October 16, 2014

Labels

Package drives customer loyalty

Norway's Mills DA relaunched its margarine brands in a package that is designed to keep consumers coming back for more.

October 16, 2014

Labels

Labels help launch new bottled water

Tipsy® Water, a British natural spring water brand, has launched an innovative range of natural spring waters with an alcoholic flavor in a decorative shrink-sleeve branding solution.

October 11, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. PET recycling rate hits 31% in 2013

Strong end-use markets drive growth in domestic PET processing, but challenges remain.

October 9, 2014

Contract packaging

Five tips for brands using a packaging supplier’s co-pack services

Crown Speciality Packaging North America, maker of tins, explains how brands can maximize success with the supplier’s value-added co-pack services.

October 9, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Trunnion Labeling System Applies Labels To Tiny Vials

Label-Aire’s 3138-N Merge printer applicator can be configured for wrap labeling with pre-printed labels, and has advanced features for easy changeover and automated accuracy.

October 9, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Inline 6200 Applies Front/Back Labels With Airfill Capability

See the Label-Aire Inline Series 6200 Vacuum Wrap Front/Back labeling system as it accurately applies front and back labels to thin-walled containers. This video shows both air fill capability and automatic ejection of rejects.

October 9, 2014