Containers

Loadhog Limited: User-friendly, collapsible transit container

The collapsible container features an integrated divider system, allowing the user to divide package contents, and the new design provides significant strength to prevent damage.

May 15, 2017

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Flexibles

Unilever develops technology to tackle plastic sachet waste

Created with the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany, new technology channels plastic sachet waste back into the supply chain.

May 13, 2017

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Process Data Analytics Software

Seeq R17 expands easy-to-use visual data analytics, and introduces monitoring and predictive analytics features.

May 11, 2017

Operational Excellence

Is packaging changing its rigid ways?

A pair of surveys from the Flexible Packaging Association reveal new insights on the impact of switching from non-flexible packaging to flexible packaging.

May 1, 2017

Sustainability

Pantene bottle helps save water

P&G introduces a limited-edition shampoo bottle in Southern California that uses an innovative addition to its packaging to help remind consumers to spend less time in the shower.

April 27, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

7 Logistics Questions to Answer When Updating Your Practices

Some seemingly costly cold chain updates can save millions in products losses, transportation costs and more. On the heels of award-winning and sustainable improvements, Cardinal Health and Sonoco ThermoSafe discuss the opportunities and concepts to consider.

March 30, 2017

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Tap into power

An incoming tide of products contained in intelligent packaging puts new powers into the hands of brand owners and is altering perceptions of how packaging will function in the future.

March 29, 2017

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Skinny budget pares EPA; direct impact on packaging unlikely

Change is coming.

March 28, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Unique vinyl thermoform solves many problems

Transparent vinyl in place of a chip board carton means no more guessing which roll of labels is inside. Product insertion and dispensing are streamlined, while product protection is much better.

March 28, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainability checklist takes supply chain approach

A sustainability checklist from two U.K. groups is designed to help companies choose and optimize their packaging systems for the improvement of the sustainability of their value chain.

March 27, 2017

Flexibles

Premium mixers flaunt wash-off p-s labels

Coca-Cola’s new line of premium mixers for Spain’s foodservice industry debuts with colorful, wash-off pressure-sensitive labels using screen/flexo print.

March 7, 2017

Sustainability

‘Ganja-preneur’ puts organic pot in a recyclable tin

Honest Marijuana extends its commitment to the environment to its packaging, a tin can that is recyclable and reusable, and preserves the purity and freshness of the cannabis product.

February 6, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Unilever commits to 100% recyclable plastic packaging by 2025

Other packaging-related goals include finding a solution to multilayer film recycling and creating a plastics protocol for the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

January 21, 2017