Most of Addgene's 750 daily samples are shipped as living bacteria in agar stab tubes. Barcoded samples are shipped at room temperature. (Photo supplied by Addgene.)
Operational Excellence
CRISPR technology embarks on ‘Fantastic Voyage’: What is packaging’s role? Part II
The Broad Institute works with Addgene repository to advance CRISPR research, which involves packaging to accommodate various temperature demands.
July 17, 2018

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Sustainability
Cool sustainable packaging for e-commerce frozen treat
New Dream Pops superfood frozen treats are packed in recyclable cold chain packaging with compostable insulation for their journey to consumers’ doorsteps.
June 24, 2018
The Vericooler I is designed to keep food products, including frozen proteins and ice creams, cold from packaging to receipt.
Sustainable Packaging
RPA calls for excellence in Reusable Packaging Award applications
July 15, 2018 is the submission deadline for the program that recognizes implementation of innovative, measurable reusable transport packaging solutions.
May 17, 2018
July 15, 2018 is the submission deadline for the program that recognizes implementation of innovative, measurable reusable transport packaging solutions.
Material handling
Sun-sational sustainable packaging for meal kit
Meal kit company Sun Basket employs the most environmentally friendly packaging available for its kit ingredients, including new insulation made from curbside-recyclable paper.
April 22, 2018
Sun Basket’s thermal liner is created by filling kraft paper with a uniform inner batting made from recycled paper fibers.
Material handling
E-commerce and packaging, from all angles
Top-of-mind CPG concerns around e-commerce packaging are addressed, including package design, sustainability, specialized packaging equipment, and Amazon’s packaging requirements.
April 22, 2018
Pw 401892 E Commerce Beauty
Operational Excellence
New ASTM International standard supports hazardous materials packaging
A new ASTM International standard helps with pressure testing certain containers that are used to transport hazardous materials.
April 12, 2018
A new ASTM International standard helps with pressure testing certain containers that are used to transport hazardous materials. This infographic describes the different types of ASTM standards. More than 12,000 standards provide assistance to companies across a wide range of industries and applications. (Source: ASTM International)
Sustainable Packaging
Quick picks from TempPack: sideways shippers and temp excursions
From corrugated cold chain considerations to the surprising effects of thermal shipper orientation, TempPack speakers offer important real-world tips.
March 21, 2018
Thermal shippers that are not symmetrical may experience temperature excursions when their orientation is changed.
Operational Excellence
Survey reveals serialization’s potential across industries
New survey reports that companies across different industries consider the most important advantages of serialization to be protection against brand and product piracy and greater transparency in the logistics chain.
February 13, 2018
New survey reports that companies across different industries consider the most important advantages of serialization to be protection against brand and product piracy and greater transparency in the logistics chain.
Sustainable Packaging
Cooler return program is a ‘win-win’ for lab
UC-Berkeley’s Glaunsinger Lab reduces environmental impact by reusing coolers for its temperature-sensitive reagents, chemicals and kits.
February 8, 2018
A MilliporeSigma cooler is shown with the cooler return label on top of the cooler lid. This label shows the procedure for shipping the cooler back to MilliporeSigma.
Operational Excellence
5 trends unfolding in the pharmaceutical supply chain
Expect gene-based therapies, ocean shipments and cost issues to have an impact on temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and biologics in 2018.
December 7, 2017
Logistics companies, forwarders, and airlines will most likely begin to develop turnkey solutions that bundle packaging, pack/ship services, and all transport requirements into a single offering.
Operational Excellence
Global Forum points to a healthcare ‘revolution’
As big data/information technology and medication therapies advance and intersect, how will packaging keep up?
October 10, 2017
Vallý Helgadóttir, Director of Customer Service for Distica.
Operational Excellence
Weighing the impact of self-driving vehicles on logistics
While the debate over the pros and cons of self-driving trucks expands, regulations are likely to play a key role in their potential future use.
September 21, 2017
A conceptualized image of a self-driving van with a drone and robot.
Operational Excellence
First Person: E-commerce lifescience package transportation and testing considerations
Michael Kuebler, Technical Director, Smithers Pira North America, discusses trends and package considerations for life science products transported via e-commerce.
September 14, 2017
Michael Kuebler, Technical Director, Smithers Pira North America
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