Sustainable Packaging

Justin's nut butters relaunched in 100% PCR PET

Organic, all-natural nut-butter products now use containers having 100% post-consumer recycled PET content.

August 29, 2012

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Sustainability

Aluminum beverage can recycling rate reaches 65.1%

The number is a seven percentage-point increase over 2010 and marks solid progress toward the industry’s goal of a 75% recycling rate.

August 28, 2012

Closures

Bag-on-valves

Once considered a niche market, bag-on-valves (BOVs) are becoming increasingly popular for cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

August 28, 2012

Containers

Portable, stackable single-serve wine launched

More than a gimmick, Stacked Wines’ new single-serve PET packaging uses proprietary technology to deliver convenience, a longer shelf life, and a premium wine-drinking experience.

August 22, 2012

Flexibles

Innovative engine oil packaging

Universal Lubricants re-refines oil products and re-defines packaging parameters for this market segment.

August 21, 2012

Containers

Identifying trends leading to rigid packaging growth forecast

Freedonia predicts world demand for rigid packaging will increase 6.4% annually to $472 billion in 2016.

August 17, 2012

Labels

Off The Shelf Video: Vodka brand excites with programmable-LED label

Medea Spirits introduces an interactive bottle for vodka that lets consumers program messages that scroll across the label panel in bright blue, white, or pink letters.

August 17, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Custom cup for Quaker cues premium product

New Real Medleys fruit and nut oatmeal blends come in a custom cup that uses a paperboard and plastic combination for a contemporary feel, functional performance.

August 17, 2012

Containers & Closures

New Concentrated Clorox Results in Smaller Bleach Bottle

Clorox introduces a slimmer, smaller bleach bottle for its concentrated product, reducing the amount of plastic and water used by the brand.

August 15, 2012

Additives, coatings & inks

Color-changing ink on Mountain Dew can reveals 'Dark Knight'

A new larger, 16-oz can for Mountain Dew is available for a limited time that uses color-changing ink that turns a bat image from grey to green when the can is chilled.

August 14, 2012

Flexibles

Backpack eases human transport of water in developing countries

PackH2O replaces buckets and jerrycans, helping people carry and transport safe drinking water in Haiti, Guatemala, Kenya, and Uganda.

August 12, 2012

Flexibles

Off the Shelf Video: Brawny paper towel pack wrap supports Wounded Warriors Project

Wrapper design features stories of veterans and QR/text codes and Web/Facebook links that enable shoppers to give back to injured service members and their families and caregivers.

August 9, 2012

Closures

Resealable latex lid allows for savoring of whisky shots

Scottish Spirits Single Grain Scotch Whiskey in a 12-oz can now comes with a resealable, reusable latex cap that allows for product consumption over time.

August 8, 2012