Containers

Jars made from styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) plastic

Classique Jewel Jars from O.Berk are available in .5 oz. and 1 oz. (both with 43mm neck finish), 2 oz. (with 56mm neck finish), and 4 oz. (with 63mm neck finish) sizes.

February 9, 2011

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1041

Secondary Packaging

Streamlined controls platform for robotic case packer

Proprietary robotic controllers are out and a familiar look and feel are in now that one controls platform is used across the entire robot case packer.

February 8, 2011

Sustainability

Green battery pack seats six

New blister pack for launch of batteries for home theatre 3DTV glasses uses eye-catching “stadium seating” design and allows for resealability and 100% recyclability.

February 8, 2011

Sustainability

Smaller slider clip meets bacon brand's convenience, sustainability goals

In the crowded bacon aisle, Plumrose Foods found a way to add value to its 24-oz Plumrose Hearty Country Style Thicked-Sliced Bacon through packaging, while also meeting a senior management directive to reduce energy and package material usage.

February 8, 2011

Sustainability

Industry watch

February 8, 2011

Flexibles

Where have all the leaders gone?

Editor’s note: Mike Richmond was inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame during this past Pack Expo International.

February 8, 2011

Sustainability

2.5 billion PlantBottles delivered in 2009/2010, Coca-Cola reports

Highlights of The Coca-Cola Co.’s latest sustainability review include updates on its efforts in sustainable packaging, water stewardship, and energy efficiency.

February 7, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

German contract packager relies on packaging machinery

Blister lines employ easy-to-change equipment that helps meet demand for smaller batches of pharmaceutical customers.

February 7, 2011

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Olives packed as snacks

Mario Camacho Foods puts olives into snack-sized stand-up pouches. Anne Marie Mohan describes the idea behind "Olives packed loose without the juice!"

February 4, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract packagers ready to 'Power Up!' at annual meeting

Contract Packaging Association plans annual meeting for Feb. 24-27 in Tucson, AZ.

February 3, 2011

Sustainability

EPA releases 2009 waste disposal data

Containers and packaging make up the largest portion of MSW generated by weight: almost 30%, or about 72 million tons.

February 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

'Swirl' filling makes a splash with consumers

Shampoo and conditioner. Peanut butter and jelly. Cleanser and moisturizer. Berry and vanilla yogurt. Swirl filling is the latest packaging technique to visually entice consumers to purchase some of their favorite combinations in a single package.

January 31, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Still case packing by hand? Here's the answer

In a textbook example of fulfilling unmet market needs, Pro Mach’s end-of-line division debuts the Brenton BantamPro ELS case packer at PACK EXPO 2009

January 31, 2011