Flexibles

Snack-bar wraps get fashion-forward makeover

Impact brand This Bar Saves Lives refreshes the graphics and logo for its snack bars, with fashion-forward designs that push the boundaries of traditional consumer packaging.

June 17, 2018

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Cartons and boxes

Redesign introduces U.K. consumers to exotic frozen treat

A new brand identity and packaging for Little Moons premium gelato mochi ice cream educates consumers on the unique treat, bringing to life the delicious range of ingredients and flavors.

June 17, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Aseptic carton with ‘green’ credentials

This September, nutpods, a pioneer in the plant-based coffee creamer market, will re-release their Seasonal Edition Pumpkin Spice creamer in North America’s first aseptic carton package made with polymers linked to plant-based renewable materials.

June 15, 2018

Contract Packaging

DSCSA enforcement readiness: Check

Pharmaceutical contract packager Reed-Lane works with consulting firm, machinery vendors on three key packaging lines to meet fast-approaching serialization enforcement deadline.

June 14, 2018

Containers

Digitally printed PET for World Cup bottles

The Martens brewery in Belgium is making good use of direct-to-shape digital printing to get specially designed bottles on the shelves for the soccer World Cup.

June 13, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Piab: Electrical control unit

Piab introduces the ECU-10 electrical control unit designed for use with its piFLOW® vacuum conveyors. Unit simplifies the addition of extra control functions in conveying systems.

June 12, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Plastics group acts to address marine litter issues

In this First Person column, Steve Russell, VP of Plastics at the American Chemistry Council, compliments packaging’s sustainability efforts, but packaging must provide benefits beyond its initial use as part of a ‘circular economy.’

June 12, 2018

Containers

Fragrance sample blossoms on clip-on card

Eco-conscious fragrance company Clean Reserve uses a sprayer sample pack attached to a clip-on card gorgeously decorated with a flower bouquet for its new Avant Garden Collection.

June 11, 2018

Containers

Marie’s makes a switch from glass to plastic

A new PET container for Marie’s refrigerated salad dressing is 100% recyclable, BPA-free, and lighter in weight, making it easier to stack and ship, and more efficient to transport.

June 10, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

The Coca-Cola Foundation commits $1M to help prevent marine debris

The grant, given to The Recycling Partnership, will provide new carts with lids to coastal communities and will help improve the collection of recyclables in these areas.

June 9, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Foodservice company Bon Appétit bans plastic straws, stirrers

CEO says ‘plastic problem is horrific and calls for a change, making Bon Appétit the first U.S. foodservice company to make this commitment.

June 9, 2018

Filling/capping, dry

Big leaguer scores home run with new vf/f/s system

Dominican Republic food and household products supplier César Iglesias installs four new intermittent bagging machines that improve the quality of its packaging and increase output.

June 9, 2018

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Live at EXPO PACK Mexico: Precision filler all but eliminates product giveaway

When overweights and product giveaway are more than just a minor nuisance, this filler/capper shines.

June 8, 2018