Material handling

How an increasingly patient-centric approach is impacting cold chain

The custom nature of patient-centric treatments introduces new questions for pharmaceutical manufacturers and stakeholders in the pharma and biologics cold chain.

May 17, 2017

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Recycling

Bunting Magnetics co. expands its international sales team

David Bocanegra will assume the position of Sales Manager for the Mexico region.

May 16, 2017

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

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

Sustainable Packaging

Conagra honors employees' commitment to sustainability

From introducing more energy-efficient light bulbs to completely reconfiguring packaging and processes, the Sustainable Development Award projects have delivered $232 million in cost savings since 2009.

May 10, 2017

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'Virtuous Circle' project partners announce research on recycling for multi-layer packaging

Multi-layer packaging, while highly effective, has been criticized for being challenging to recycle due to the challenges of separating the different layers and sorting them by type.

May 5, 2017

PMMI News

PMMI shares latest trends in global packaging

Consumer trends toward healthy eating, sustainability and convenience are impacting the global packaging market.

May 5, 2017

Flexibles

Voided, bio-based film being tested by Mars launched at interpack

A four-year, European-funded project involving all players in the supply chain, including end-user Mars, comes to fruition with a new voided, bio-based, multilayer laminated film that lowers density and improves yield.

May 5, 2017

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The case for a cleaner can

The SmarterSeal can topper is a pliable overcap that keeps a can lid sanitary. It is injection molded of polypropylene or low-density polyethylene, making it pliable, durable and 100% recyclable.

May 3, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Snyders-Lance, Inc. & Smithfield Awarded Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing

OpX Leadership Network Honors CPGs who Improved Sustainability in Production Operations

May 2, 2017

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New pack promotes easy measuring and pouring for powdered sugar

New cylinder-shaped pack with an orange peel-style finish precisely sprinkles powdered sugar.

May 1, 2017

Flexibles

PSI: Bio-based sealant web

Thin gauge PLA sealant film lowers the cost of sealant films used in flexible packaging, while offering environmental advantages.

May 1, 2017