Flexibles

Consumers, brand owners, and converters—a unique integrated study on flexible packaging

Brand Value Study commissioned by FPA reveals some fascinating insights into how packaging attributes can be leveraged so as to maximize brand value propositions.

March 1, 2016

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Sustainability

Sleeve Labels Power POW’s Natural Energy Water Launch

Powerful Water Co.’s move into 100% recyclable bottles and labels shows in its packaging for a range of new products said to represent the first natural energy water launched in the U.K. and Ireland.

March 1, 2016

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Interview: Professor Diana Twede, Ph.D.

Dr. Twede is on the faculty at the Michigan State University School of Packaging.

February 26, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

The New Pharma Factory

Under FDA and industry pressure, drug manufacturers are abandoning their old batch ways for a continuous approach to manufacturing. But it’s a slow transition.

February 24, 2016

Sustainability

Preventing Legitimate Products From Entering Illegitimate Channels

Strong relationships with its suppliers, customers helps converter Nosco protect brands.

February 23, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

How efficient is retail packaging in reducing waste?

A new study analyzes more than 300 containers in 56 grocery categories to understand their overall level of sustainability and efficiency.

February 23, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

The outlook for the green packaging market to 2020

Report indicates the use of bioplastic packaging is gaining importance in regions such as APAC and South America due to increased demand for effective, advanced, and eco-friendly packaging.

February 22, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Consumer education has big impact on film recycling rates

By educating consumers on the how-tos of PE film recycling, a WRAP campaign helps increase the recycling rate in Vancouver, WA, by 125%.

February 20, 2016

Recycling

Five Steps to Successful Sorbent Use in In-Vitro Diagnostic Test Kit Packaging

Moisture vulnerability, format, regulatory requirements, vendor partnerships and the correlation between efficiency and cost are identified as critical steps.

February 17, 2016

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

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