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

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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

Home

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

Sustainable Packaging

Suntory pursues 100% bio-based beverage bottles

Collaboration between Suntory and renewable chemical company Anellotech enters next phase, as supplier completes installation and development of testing facility.

January 24, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

AMERIPEN brochure details benefits of personal care packaging

New brochure outlines the safety, convenience, and sustainability features of personal care packaging and includes advice on how to minimize personal care packaging waste.

January 23, 2016

Sustainability

New Kits Marketed in Sustainable Packaging

New England Biolabs launches environmentally friendly Monarch™ Kits for high-quality DNA purification.

January 22, 2016

Recycling

RIT students redesign Wegmans’ packs for convenience, sustainability

Student teams from RIT redesign packaging for Wegmans’ orange juice and Greek yogurt, creating greater convenience and cost savings and using sustainable materials.

January 22, 2016