Flexibles

Innovative engine oil packaging

Universal Lubricants re-refines oil products and re-defines packaging parameters for this market segment.

August 21, 2012

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Containers

Identifying trends leading to rigid packaging growth forecast

Freedonia predicts world demand for rigid packaging will increase 6.4% annually to $472 billion in 2016.

August 17, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Custom cup for Quaker cues premium product

New Real Medleys fruit and nut oatmeal blends come in a custom cup that uses a paperboard and plastic combination for a contemporary feel, functional performance.

August 17, 2012

Containers & Closures

New Concentrated Clorox Results in Smaller Bleach Bottle

Clorox introduces a slimmer, smaller bleach bottle for its concentrated product, reducing the amount of plastic and water used by the brand.

August 15, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Zero-waste, package-free grocery store opens in Texas

New in.gredients grocery store opens in Texas, with a goal of focusing on community and sustainability, including the elimination of packaging.

August 14, 2012

Recycling

Packaging a big influencer of meat, poultry purchase

While cost is the biggest factor driving the purchase of meat and poultry today, consumers report the influence of environmentally friendly and leak-free packaging in their decision-making.

August 14, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Study: Eco-packaging can influence purchase decisions

A study of a breakfast cereal in traditional packaging versus a carton made from sugarcane bagasse shows consumers are willing to go green, as long as it doesn’t cost more.

August 9, 2012

Closures

Resealable latex lid allows for savoring of whisky shots

Scottish Spirits Single Grain Scotch Whiskey in a 12-oz can now comes with a resealable, reusable latex cap that allows for product consumption over time.

August 8, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Top 10 Greener Package countdown

The most-viewed articles on Greener Package for the first six months of 2012 show readers’ appetite for best practices in sustainable packaging innovation as exhibited by their peers.

August 8, 2012

Sustainability

Skin care brand selects airless dispensing

DOCTOR BABOR products are easy to dispense, evacuate, and include recyclable packaging components.

August 6, 2012

Contract Packaging

Global pharma packager plants flag in U.S. soil

Global contract pharma firm Almac’s new capabilities in Audubon, PA, bring advances in cost, sustainability, serialization and global supply chain competitiveness.

August 2, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Are you adhering to your medication regimen?

Packaging addresses nonadherence by staying with patients and/or caregivers, and building outward with other tools that link to or key off the package.

August 1, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Robots address expanse of packaging needs - five case histories

Confectionery, food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods are just a few of the industries employing robots for their speed, functionality, efficiency, and accuracy.

August 1, 2012