Flexibles

Kraft blasted for trash generated by Capri Sun pouches

The Make It, Take It Campaign urges Kraft to redesign their Capri Sun packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable and take responsibility for post-consumer collection and recycling.

May 11, 2015

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Cartons and boxes

Gabletop cartons for unique cow’s milk establishes credentials

In launching its easy-to-digest milk brand in the U.S., New Zealand-based company a2 Milk chooses cartons to tell its brand story and maximize shelf appeal.

May 7, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

FSC rebrands for consumer outreach

A new global brand for the Forest Stewardship Council, Forests For All Forever, has been designed to connect with consumers and be memorable in the retail space.

May 5, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

Medtronic employs ethnographic research for new package

HealthPack 2015: Using ethnographic research leads to the development of medical device packaging.

May 5, 2015

Sustainability

A closer look at Carlsberg’s fiber bottle

Though more work remains before a bottle sits on a store shelf, the fiber bottle that Carlsberg has been working on is beginning to round into shape. Here’s a peek at what to expect.

May 4, 2015

Protective/transport packaging

Packaging materials reduce damages for wheel/tire shipments

Mark Atwater, Director of Vendor Relations, CARiD.com, discusses the importance of packaging, and how working with the UPS Package Design and Test Lab reduced parts damage during distribution.

May 4, 2015

Recycling

Designing cost-effective packaging strategies

I would love the opportunity to consult a reliable crystal ball and see what lies ahead for this very important business we call packaging.

May 4, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

Easy-clean conveyor network

Monterey Mushrooms installs multiple conveyors to ramp up six-lane packing line speeds and simplify sanitation operations.

May 4, 2015

Recycling

Automated data collection to boost packaging line OEE

The topic of equipment effectiveness through root cause analysis took center stage at PACK EXPO East in Philadelphia.

May 4, 2015

Containers

Recyclable PET beer keg locks in quality

Heineken USA launches a one-way recyclable PET beer keg for on-premise sales that offers consistent carbonation, 100% evacuation, a smaller footprint, and less expense.

May 4, 2015

Home

Industry Watch—May 2015

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the May 2015 issue of Packaging World.

May 4, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Gillette presses the limits of thermoforming

A perforated PET lid plus easy-open tear tab is what men get in Fusion ProGlide Flex Ball, while a razor for ladies includes a PET lid that’s printed and then formed in register.

May 1, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

Apple purchases 36,000 acres of timberland for packaging

The initiative with The Conservation Fund will protect working forests while providing Apple with a source of eco-friendly packaging materials.

April 27, 2015