Secondary Packaging

Efficient repacking of pet food made possible through automation

Automated equipment at a new secondary packaging plant for Mackle Petfoods allows the company to create mixed-product multipacks in a range of sizes and formats.

August 15, 2016

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Plastics/resins

Convenience, smaller portions to boost cup and lid demand

Freedonia study projects cup and lid market demand to expand 3.9% annually to reach $10.6 billion by 2020.

August 9, 2016

Containers

Limited edition Jägermeister bottle

Herbal liqueur brand owner Jagermeister of Wolfenbüttel, Germany, and print/coating specialist PSL Hehlen have launched a limited-edition range for the iconic 0.7-L Jagermeister square bottle.

August 8, 2016

Sustainability

Plastic cans are not recyclable, advises APR

Association responds to claims by plastic can manufacturers regarding the can’s recyclability, advising that these packages contaminate the recycling stream.

July 25, 2016

Flexibles

Intuitive PETG thermoformed package shines for NorthStar

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes’ Radiogenix™ Isotope Separation System’s product packaging is convenient, intuitive, creative and unconventional.

July 22, 2016

Containers

Widget can creates foamy, frothy head for nitro beer

Samuel Adams introduces a new nitrogenated beer line under its Nitro Project that uses an aluminum can with integrated widget technology to produce a thick, creamy head and smooth mouthfeel.

July 19, 2016

Material handling

Portable Transport Bag Protects Insulin on Cross-Continent Bicycle Journey

Bicyclists travel from Italy to Singapore to help raise diabetes awareness. Temperature-controlled shipper protects insulin for diabetic cyclist during the trip.

July 18, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Dual-lane checkweigher provides Rx for Teligent

Customized checkweigher matches specialty generic pharmaceutical company’s dual-lane filler, ensuring product quality and providing data to improve yields.

July 14, 2016

Containers

Hummus and chicken launched in snack-size pack

Hummus Plus expands its line to include a 4-oz snack pack made from a bowl-shaped base and domed lid that snap together and hold the hummus and chicken components.

July 12, 2016

Containers

Custom canister makes nut toppings convenient

A petite package with dual-dispensing closure, the Shake & Spoon makes it easy for consumers to top off their favorite foods with sliced, diced, or chopped nuts.

July 11, 2016

Containers

AnC Precision announces new tube certification/validation service

AnC is launching a full certification and validation service for the tube sealing industry.

July 8, 2016

Containers

Retro design for premium spring water in PET

The Boston round-style container and retro label design conjure a medicinal feel that emphasizes the purity and healing properties of Purely Sedona spring water.

July 3, 2016

Containers

Nescafé collectible tins tap into design students’ talent

London design agency works with students from the U.K.’s University of Creative Arts to design six collectible tins for a premium instant coffee from Nestle.

July 2, 2016