Flexibles

Moisture-absorbing breakthrough?

Plastic bottles holding a range of adhesives sold by Toagosei Co. Ltd. in Japan are now being put into secondary packaging that includes MoistCatch, a moisture-absorbing component that eliminates the need for adding moisture-absorbing desiccant pouches.

December 21, 2012

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Sustainability

Carton Council achieves 40% access to carton recycling in the U.S.

The ‘Faces of 40’ demonstrate the growing and diverse group of stakeholders helping to bring carton recycling to more communities, adding 26.9 million households since 2009.

December 17, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Chocolate wrapped in compostable film

Alce Nero, an Italian consortium of organic producers and farmers, has chosen compostable material to wrap its range of Fair Trade chocolate.

December 15, 2012

Flexibles

Packaging critical for AeroShot Energy launch

Portability, dispensing, and graphics help market air-based energy product, as discussed in this exclusive Q&A.

December 14, 2012

Cartons and boxes

Sport-inspired aesthetics signal new Dr. Scholl's product

Industrial and graphic design teams work together to create holistic design for athletic insoles that sets the line apart from other Dr. Scholl’s products.

December 13, 2012

Cartons and boxes

Fiery folkloric characters enliven powdered drink packs

A modern, edgy package design for powdered tea beverage Jade Monk draws inspiration from ancient Japanese folk characters.

December 13, 2012

Flexibles

Innovative dispensing spout for a Heinz juice pouch

Editor Pat Reynolds takes a close look at a uniquely functional dispensing spout applied to a standup aseptic pouch marketed by a Heinz division in the Netherlands.

December 12, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Nourish organic skincare line rooted in earth-friendly benefits

While product uses 100% organic ingredients, packaging contains a minimum of 25% recycled content and is recyclable.

December 11, 2012

Closures

Reservoir cap keeps vitamins fresh in new energy drink

Company delivers spring water with a bite: VBlast Gator Pit Energy Formula provides energy-enhancing ingredients in a custom cap that dispenses its contents when turned.

December 10, 2012

Plastics/resins

Toilet tissue graphics blossom

Design firm takes bud of graphic design for Purex bathroom tissue packaging and brings it to full bloom for maximum impact on shelf.

December 7, 2012

Cartons and boxes

Vibrant heritage of sausage store embodied in new sleeve graphics

New design for beloved brand of U.K. pork sausages connects consumers' desire for authenticity with the product's vibrant heritage.

December 6, 2012

Containers

PET ‘kegs’

On display at the KHS booth were one-way PET kegs from Petainer in 15-, 20-, and 30-L sizes that are especially suitable for sending beer, cider, or wine to export markets because of their light weight, durability, and low cost relative to other keg material options.

December 6, 2012

Labels

Coke Consolidated division Peel N' Tear label

BYB Brands, a Coke Consolidated division, is taking advantage of special extended-test labels on its Tum-E Yummies brand, a fun, nutritious drink option for kids that comes with a spill-proof sports cap.

December 5, 2012