Flexible packaging

Green packaging demand to drive flex-pack coatings market

The enhanced efficiency, recyclability, and compostability of sustainable coatings will make green packaging a feasible option for North American market participants.

February 17, 2016

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Recycling

Six packaging trends for 2016

A new report identifies six key trends set to transform the global packaging industry in the coming year.

February 15, 2016

Recycling

Predesign research drives packaging innovation

Scott Jost of Studio One Eleven explains why packaging designers need to embrace new predesign research methods to deliver packaging that wows consumers.

February 14, 2016

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Cutting-edge innovations honored at Pharmapack Europe

The Innovation Gallery offered a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations in packaging and drug delivery solutions during the Paris event.

February 11, 2016

Contract Packaging

P&G, J&J, Unilever, L'Oreal, Estee Lauder join forces for a single quality audit standard

The Foundation for Strategic Sourcing (F4SS) and consumer goods giants unveils AuditOne. It promises a single industry-wide standard for brands and a single, annual audit for logistics co-pack and other service providers.

February 9, 2016

Labels

Walgreens Approves Print Packaging Supplier

3C! Packaging receives Graphic Measures International (GMI) Print Packaging Supplier Certification for Walgreens.

February 4, 2016

Material handling

Three Life Science Cold Chain Trends to Watch in 2016

Driving down costs, growth in biologics/biosimilars, and passive bulk shippers identified by cold chain veteran as key issues.

February 2, 2016

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Bottled water and the Flint water crisis

The Flint water crisis, as nightmarish as it is, would be unendurable without bottled water.

February 1, 2016

Operational Excellence

Biologics, 'cold chain' among key issues in clinical trials packaging

Fisher Clinical Services’ Global Cold Chain Director Alex Guillen discusses developments in clinical trials packaging, including sustainability and cost issues.

February 1, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Little Spoon Set to Disrupt the Baby Food Category

Fresh, organic purees for babies use HPP to preserve nutrition and flavor, and extend shelf life. Packaging is a cup with integrated spoon that is simply and stylishly decorated.

February 1, 2016

Containers

Birch water branding true to its roots

A paperboard-based can printed to resemble a birch tree pays homage to the product’s origins, while helping contribute to the preservation of forests.

January 31, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Werum IT Solutions: PAS-X 3.1.8 MES

New MES system features the latest technology platforms; ensures quality and address trends in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

January 28, 2016

Flexibles

Research firm to create end market for recovered multilayer PET film

Spanish plastics research firm AIMPLAS works with paint and varnish company to develop new alkyd and polyester resins from multilayer packaging waste.

January 25, 2016