Flexible packaging

New chip pack format seen at PACK EXPO East

Irving, TX-based Mission Foods has sold its popular tortilla chips in preformed flat-bottom pouches made of a paper lamination for many years now, but new packages shown at PACK EXPO East suggest that a change is being evaluated.

February 28, 2017

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Flexible packaging

New cat litter pack spotted at PACK EXPO East

Clorox brand Scoop Away cat litter now comes in a convenient new format: four flexible-film brick packs in a shrink-wrapped corrugated tray holding a total of 38 lb of cat litter.

February 27, 2017

Contract Packaging

Duracell to bring co-packing on-site

Packaging supplier plans to invest $20 million in the development of a packaging center to support Duracell’s new North American battery packaging operation in Atlanta.

February 27, 2017

Sustainability

Libby’s labels vegetable cans as BPA-free

Seneca Foods adds a logo to its Libby’s brand canned vegetable packaging to alert consumers that the can uses BPA-free can-lining technology.

February 26, 2017

Contract Packaging

Co-packers adapt to meet changing consumer buying trends

Learn how co-packers are equipping their businesses to help customers address trends such as e-commerce and customization, and the consumer desire for ‘fresher, better, faster’ products.

February 25, 2017

Sustainability

Pharmapack Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation

Vial injector, pharma compliance pack, smart packaging and auto-injector for prefilled syringes named best innovations in 2017.

February 24, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Nestlé taps new blow molder control system for efficient PET bottle production

Blow molder control helps Nestlé Waters align efficient PET bottle production with consistent consumer experience.

February 24, 2017

Flexibles

Audible packaging feature appeals to pets and pet owners

Sensory closure system provides heightened audible cues each time Purina’s Fancy Feast Duos pet treats pouch is opened.

February 23, 2017

Plastics/resins

Jindal Films announces new BOPP line in Virton 

Jindal Films will increase extrusion capabilities at its Virton site in Belgium.

February 23, 2017

Secondary Packaging

JLS Automation adds VP of operations and manufacturing

Craig Wolfe joins JLS Automation’s senior leadership team as the VP of Operations and Manufacturing.

February 23, 2017

Flexibles

Unit-dose shaving minis

Thanks to water-soluble film, these pouches bring a whole new level of portability and convenience.

February 23, 2017

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Robotic Arms Make the Difference in Oncology Vial Filler and Capper

When a pharmaceutical manufacturer could not find a machine to fit their needs, they found a collaborative and innovative partner.

February 22, 2017

Material handling

Surge Expected in Warehouse Robotics Growth

Mobile robots are expected to lead the overall warehouse robotics market between 2017 and 2022, according to a new market research report.

February 22, 2017