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The future of plain packaging laws

Why food companies should care about plain packaging regulations

December 14, 2016

When someone buys a pack of cigarettes in some countries, the consumer doesn’t see the brand’s logo plastered across the front. Instead, he or she sees something called “plain packaging” that is meant to deter people from the buying the product.

Packaging

PTI launches two compartment snap-fit PET package

Perfect for cocktails, protein shakes and coffee

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2016

How many times have customers stood in the alcohol aisle wishing they could just get all the parts of a great cocktail in one bottle? Well, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) has good news!

Packaging

Swedish drinking yogurt switches to new carton bottle

Skånemejerier is first to use carton bottle from Tetra Pak

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2016

A Swedish company is changing how it packages drinking yogurt to something more environmentally sound.

PMMI

PMMI Report: Packaging machinery Shipments to reach $8.5B by 2020

More than half of the growth is expected to come from the food and beverage sector.

Casey Laughman

November 30, 2016

"Factors such as changing consumer habits, new regulations as well as general economic development are fueling this development,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI.

Glenroy launches premade inverted stand-up pouch

Glenroy Inc.’s newest packaging innovation is perfect for condiments, dressings, spreads, jams, sauces and even honey.

Crystal Lindell

November 16, 2016

The flexible packaging supplier is launching the first premade VersaPouch solution — an inverted stand-up pouch utilizing a patented closure developed by AptarGroup.

Packaging Resources’ new Schutte Clipp launched in the US market

Company hopes to offer alternatives to those looking for clips to seal baked goods.

Crystal Lindell

November 16, 2016

Packaging Resources Inc. is launchings it Schutte Clipp in the US market with hopes of offering an alternative to options for food manufacturers looking for ways to seal things like bread and potatoes.

Packaging

BillerudKorsnäs’ premium white cartonboard packaging is perfect for luxury brands

Backed by Carton Solutions Expertise, BillerudKorsnäs White empowers American brands

Crystal Lindell

November 16, 2016

Brand managers of top shelf liquors and champagne, fine chocolates, and other premium products have a powerful new tool to embolden shelf impact while raising sustainability scores: BillerudKorsnäs White.

Packaging

Performance Packaging works to extend shelf life for packaged food

Performance Packaging of Nevada has introduced its AIRSHIELD capability, which extends the shelf life of packaged foods.

Crystal Lindell

October 11, 2016

The process is designed to chemically remove oxygen from rigid and flexible packages, such as pouches and packages containing fitments or solid closures.

Sirane introduces steam-cook pouches that stand-up

The bags are designed to be used safely in a conventional oven up to 200°C, in a microwave—and even in a freezer for subsequent reheating and eating.

Crystal Lindell

October 11, 2016

“This version would be ideal for retailers from a presentation point of view," explains Jeremy Haydn-Davies, Sirane sales director.

Packaging

How supply chains affect packaging

Michael Kuebler, Smithers Pira technical director, talks about the future of packaging as supply chains continue to evolve.

Crystal Lindell

October 11, 2016

Michael Kuebler shares his insights into Amazon’s impact on packaging, creating sustainable packaging that also works well, and the most important things to consider when developing new packaging.