Containers

New PET bottle speeds filling line

The filling line for Savory Collection Dressings and Marinades runs to a faster beat thanks to new 16-oz PET banjo bottles.

October 5, 2011

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Sustainability

Method unveils bottle made from ocean plastic

Plastic retrieved from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch makes up 25% of Method’s 100% PCR-content polyethylene bottle.

October 4, 2011

Containers

Redesigned container for allograft tissue addresses usability issues

Tanaka Kapec Design Group addressed several challenges in packaging MTF’s allograft tissue.

September 29, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Rectangular pack is a good fit for allograft tissue

Specially designed cyclic olefin copolymer container housed in an outer blister protects lyophilized tissue used primarily in orthopedic and spine-related surgeries.

September 29, 2011

Containers

Smith & Nephew launches wound therapy system in Canada

PICO system is a single-use, negative pressure system that eliminates the need for bulky containers.

September 27, 2011

Sustainability

Plastic handles now available in PCR HDPE

Paktech now offers plastic handles for multipack packaging in 100% post-consumer recycled high-density polyethylene plastic.

September 26, 2011

Containers

Surviving a new era of FDA enforcement

FDA enforcement activities in past two years require companies to be extra vigilant in their quality processes.

September 26, 2011

Labels

Sexy crocodile skin label

See it at Pack Expo Booth #2811. Draped in what the luxurylaunches.com blog calls a “sexy red crocodile skin,” the limited edition Bodyguard Champagne Brut from Piper-Heidsieck was rolled out this month at select travel retail outlets.

September 22, 2011

Containers

Spirits cooler gets a new label

Brutal Fruit, a South African Breweries brand and one of South Africa’s favorite alcohol-based coolers, has relaunched with a brand new look.

September 20, 2011

Containers

Retro label reflects vineyard's heritage

According to information on LovelyPackage.com, Western Australia winemaker Harvey River Bridge Estate approached strategic marketing agency brainCELLS in early 2010 to work on a new premium cider range called Graci.

September 14, 2011

Labels

Mocktail labels capture feeling of summer freedom and festivity

Kraft Foods' Crystal Light brand has launched a limited-edition product this summer in vibrant packaging designed by Landor Associates.

September 14, 2011

Plastics/resins

Geometry shapes vision for homeopathic hair care

September 14, 2011

Containers

Amber beauty fits for first super-premium maple syrup

According to maker Crown Maple Syrup, its line of Amber Syrup, in Light, Medium, and Dark varieties, sets a new royal standard for purity and quality by pairing the best nature has to offer with artisan craftsmanship and breakthrough processing techniques

September 14, 2011