Flexibles

Pea-based protein bar launches in 31% bio-based wrapper

Known for the simplicity and purity of its snack-bar products, LÄRABAR launches its new ALT protein bar in a wrapper made from a non-GMO, plant-based material.

September 4, 2013

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Closures

Tylenol cap warns about acetaminophen

In October, Extra Strength Tylenol bottle caps will carry a message instructing consumers to ‘Always read the label.’

September 3, 2013

Containers

New L'Oreal range has outer/inner packs

L’Oréal Paris has designed a sophisticated looking package for its high-profile Elnett hair product.

August 29, 2013

Additives, coatings & inks

Report assesses global nanotechnology packaging market through 2023

Global consumers, economic issues, emerging markets to influence nanotechnology growth in packaging in the coming decade.

August 27, 2013

Containers

Keeping wide-mouth PET jars in spec

When blow/trim technology is used to make wide-mouth PET jars, the neck finish is blown into its shape rather than injection molded. Sophisticated quality-check tools come in handy.

August 26, 2013

Containers

Danone launches an unfrozen fro yo

Who wouldn’t want to get in on the frozen yogurt craze? But if you’re one of the world’s most famous marketers of fresh product, maybe you do it by way of the refrigerated case.

August 26, 2013

Closures

Debossed custom closure depicts 'one world'

USANA Health Sciences’ rebranding effort includes the design and manufacture of a custom container closure debossed with the company’s new ‘one world’ logo.

August 23, 2013

Containers

Desiccant barrier technology enhances pet-food product

US Pet Nutrition uses rigid plastic containers with desiccant barrier technology that meet the demands of the retort process while preserving the quality of its pet-food products.

August 23, 2013

Cartons and boxes

Optimizing industrial packaging through product design

New security seals company keeps packaging front-of-mind when developing a more robust product design, resulting in a smaller box size and greater end-user value.

August 23, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Off-the-Shelf: Patient adherence package aims to meet patient and pharmacist needs by enabling greater portability and efficiency.

MeadWestvaco announced that its Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology adherence packaging will launch this summer at Walmart pharmacies with 11 medications from Mylan.

August 22, 2013

Additives, coatings & inks

OMNOVA Solutions: Hollow plastic pigment

Lytron® HG80 hollow plastic pigment is designed (HPP) for coated paper, paper board and specialty applications.

August 21, 2013

Containers

Nicholl Food Packaging is an ISO 9001, BRC Certified, multi-plant manufacture of ready meal food packaging

Specifically we have developed a unique range of smoothwall containers for the ready to heat / ready to cook seafood, poultry, meat and vegetable processing industries which can be film sealed and are applicable to MAP or VSP processing for very long extended shelf life’s.

August 20, 2013

Protective/transport packaging

Alternatives to spiral stretch wrapping

Insights from the updated 2013 End-of-line Packaging Equipment Playbook...

August 20, 2013