Flexibles

Compostable coffee bags make North American debut

Two North American coffee roasting companies have launched fully compostable coffee bags to support their eco-friendly commitments.

April 2, 2013

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Containers

Transparent salt flake container provides differentiation

Square-shaped container replaces carton, permits consumers to see product on store shelves.

March 27, 2013

Cartons and boxes

Folding carton for Weleda earns Pharmapack honors

Supplier Edelmann recognized for two-part folding carton that can be easily handled and automatically filled.

March 26, 2013

Containers

Debut of full-aperture can end for beer

With the April launch of Helles Golden Lager, its ninth canned beer, Sly Fox Brewing Co. of Pottstown, PA becomes the first brewery in North America to utilize the innovative 360 End™ beverage can technology.

March 26, 2013

Workforce

FPA's Earth Day present

In conjunction with Earth day 2013, an April 22 international event that mobilizes people to take action to protect the Earth’s environment, the Flexible Packaging Association has produced a presentation titled “Flexible Packaging: Contributing to Sustainability.”

March 26, 2013

Containers

Pepsi launches first new bottle design in 16 years

The new bottle's bold swirl and elevated profile are said to reflect the brand's attributes and youthful spirit.

March 25, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

PET water bottles: recycling grows, while weight drops

New studies show that the recycling rate for bottled water reached nearly 39% in 2011, while amount of PET plastic used in bottled water containers continues to drop.

March 21, 2013

Sustainability

Unilever shakes up the aerosol world

Unilever has launched what it calls “the first major packaging reduction initiative for aerosol deodorants since they were introduced in the late 1960s.”

March 14, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic film recycling rises to 1 billion lb annually

A new report reveals that in 2011 plastic film recycling rose by 4% to reach 1 billion lb annually—a new high for the recovery of plastic bags, wraps, and shrink film.

March 14, 2013

Closures

Decanting caps

Nexus Packaging is now supplying BeriFlow taps that enable the fast and safe decanting of fluids without glugging or gurgling.

March 12, 2013

Cartons and boxes

SunOpta unveils new look in aseptics

The first product in the Aseptic Edge format is now available to U.S. consumers and is being showcased at the Natural Products Industry Expo West in Anaheim, CA, March 7-10.

March 8, 2013

Containers

Infant formula tub filled with innovation

New package delivers consumer convenience with easy foil-liner removal, more hygienic scooping of the powder from the SmarTub.

March 8, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

San Jose rejects foam foodservice recycling, bucking California trend

Although PS foam packaging is the only foodservice packaging recycled in CA, San Jose City Council restricts its use; plastics makers urge council to reconsider.

March 8, 2013