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The design simplifies away-from-home preparation of baby formula by integrating pre-measured ingredients, a heating mechanism and a nipple in a self-contained package.

Packaging

Labeler boosts productivity

The largest sauerkraut producer in the world relies on flexible equipment that handles frequent changeovers with minimal downtime.

Hallie Forcinio

June 10, 2013

When a labeler could no longer meet production requirements, company personnel began looking for a replacement that could handle frequent changeovers and multiple size and material changes.

Packaging

Recycling Assistance

Standardized label helps consumers recycle packaging

Hallie Forcinio

June 6, 2013

Nearly all packages will carry a How2Recycle Label by 2016 if the developer of the labeling system achieves its goal.

Food Packaging

Microwaveable popcorn pops in ‘bowl’

A gusseted bowl design with a tear-strip opening moves to Canada to replace the traditional bag for Orville Redenbacher’s microwaveable popcorn.

May 13, 2013

The Pop Up Bowl’s wider mouth, sturdier sides and transparent top and bottom provide a stable serving “dish.”

Food Packaging

Mobile portion control

Flexible packaging delivers on-the-go convenience and single-serving calorie counts.

May 13, 2013

As more consumers snack more often, brand owners provide products in portable, single-serving packs to appeal to these grab-and-go consumers and the retail outlets they frequent.

Packaging

Clear packaging shows off snack bar

A new flavor helped inspire a transition from opaque to clear film packaging.

Hallie Forcinio

April 9, 2013

A new flavor, coconut chocolate dipped mixed nuts, helped inspire thinkThin, Los Angeles, CA, to transition from opaque to clear film packaging so consumers could see the natural ingredients in its Crunch bars.

Packaging

On edge beverages

A functional beverage deserves an equally functional package.

Hallie Forcinio

April 9, 2013

A functional beverage deserves an equally functional package like the Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge carton SunOpta Inc. chose for the launch of its Sunrich Naturals brand SoL Sunflower Beverage.