Flexibles

Keeping kids safe from single-dose detergent packets

U.S. single-dose detergent pack sales are growing at 15% per year, and with them, accidental ingestion by children. New CR pouch packaging from P&G and Boulder Clean reduces that risk.

March 6, 2017

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Recycling

Food packages: safe, efficient, smart and sustainable

In this interpack technical article, new packaging technologies are discussed that impart hygiene, intelligence, sustainability, and more.

March 6, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Closing the loop: an EU action plan for the circular economy

People read more packaging than they read books” was written in the stand of an Italian packaging trade magazine during interpack 2014.

March 6, 2017

Flexibles

PepsiCo collaborates on bio-based compostable film

PepsiCo collaborates with biotechnology company to develop biodegradable, compostable film resins for its flexible packaging.

March 5, 2017

Sustainability

Dell adds ocean plastics to its packaging

Dell plans to keep 16,000 pounds of plastic out of the oceans by developing the first commercial-scale global ocean plastics supply chain for its laptop packaging.

March 4, 2017

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Speaking proper packaging

One has to talk the talk in order to walk the walk.

March 2, 2017

Flexibles

Tomato paste and fresh flowers are among the FPA winners

This year’s top prize goes to a portion-controlled pouch for tomato paste that not only brings a big dose of consumer convenience but also helps prevent food waste.

March 2, 2017

Flexibles

Breather Bag Earns FPA Recognition

For applications including hospital supplies, surgical packs and gowns, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, Amcor Flexibles’ Fortis™ breather bag offers strength, tear resistance and fiber-clean peels that benefit medical facility workers.

March 2, 2017

Recycling

IML ice cream packaging wins awards for trailblazing design

New IML packaging for South African brand Dairymaid Ice-Cream elevates the product’s shelf impact with a compact and streamlined look.

February 28, 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

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

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Do-it-yourself corrugated pallets

In-house assembly of corrugated pallets is another option in the evolution of logistics.

February 21, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

APR pursuing updates to recyclability testing protocols

In 2017, APR plans to update testing procedures for PET, polypropylene, and high-density polyethylene items and create new protocols for flexible films.

February 13, 2017