bl Blister Packaging: Reliable Revenue for the Pharmaceutical Industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a tremendous packaging revolution, paving way for the future development of intelligent solutions. One such breakthrough achieved in this space is the blister packaging. Full Article
bl Four Japanese Firms Collaborate on Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Collaboration includes sharing knowledge on packaging technologies to reduce the environmental burden. Full Article
bl "Zero Waste” Blister Pack Wins Packaging Design Award By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Winning entry suggests replacing the plastic and aluminum often used in medication packaging with paperboard. Full Article
bl MHI to Showcase Small-Batch Blister Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:27:24 -0400 The Eagle-LP joins the company’s extensive blister packaging equipment family as a reliable, cost-effective solution. Full Article
bl Solvay Introduces New PVDC Coating Solution for Pharmaceutical Blister Films By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:53:12 -0400 Diofan® Ultra736 is fluorine-free, meets regulatory requirements for direct pharmaceutical contact and supports the design of sustainable films with thinner coating designs. Full Article
bl Haleon Named Founding Member of PA Consulting & PulPac's Blister Pack Collective By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:19:21 -0400 PA and PulPac created the Blister Pack Collective to limit the use of non-recyclable plastics in over-the-counter and prescription drug packaging through cross-industry collaboration. Full Article
bl PODCAST | Innovations in Flexible Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 In this interview, Keith Smith, CEO of Vonco Products, talks about how makers of medical packaging are borrowing a page or two from the consumer sector when it comes to developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Full Article
bl Plastics Industry Association Publishes Food Packaging Guidance By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:39:53 -0400 The guidance is aimed at ensuring recycled plastic packaging meets and exceeds U.S. regulatory compliance. Full Article
bl Radienz Living Announces New Sustainable Container and Disinfecting Formula By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:45:00 -0400 The 105mm wipes canister is made with Altium’s Dura-Lite technology that uses 23% less plastic, and the disinfecting formula is made from citric acid-based botanicals. Full Article
bl Coffee Roaster F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc Celebrates Earth Day by Making More Packaging Recyclable Through TerraCycle By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 To date, that program has kept over 500,000 coffee pods and capsules out of landfills, and more than $10,000 has been raised for charities. Full Article
bl Podcast | Cultivating Sustainable Cannabis Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 In this episode, we talk with Ron Basak-Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, and James Eichner, Co-Founder & CSO, of Sana Packaging — a sustainable packaging brand that designs and develops differentiated, sustainable and compliant cannabis packaging solutions for a circular economy by using 100% plant-based hemp plastic, 100% reclaimed ocean plastic and other sustainable materials. Full Article
bl Key Considerations for Designing a Retort System for Shelf-Stable Food Packaged in Flexible and Semi-Rigid Containers By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 From filling to sterilizing, flexible packaging must be handled differently than rigid containers. Full Article
bl New Sustainable Beauty and Travel Brand Launches By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Ries products are reusable, recyclable and made of earth-kind (and non-toxic) materials. Full Article
bl The Plastek Group Partners with Blaige to Manage Rollout of Its M&A Growth Strategy By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Leading manufacturer and supplier of rigid plastic-molded packaging products seeks to use M&A as a strategic tool to drive inorganic growth – as a complement to continued organic growth – with the goal of doubling sales by 2030. Full Article
bl Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Innovations in how compostable packaging is made, along with new technology for composting, are among the forces working to increase the use of this type of packaging. Full Article
bl Appearances shouldn’t be misleading when it comes to sustainable packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Businesses are seeking innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact and invest in sustainability. A Gartner survey found that 87% of business leaders plan to increase their sustainability investment in the next two years. There is pressure from investors, supply chains, and consumers to make more sustainable decisions. Full Article
bl Recyclable Retortable Pouches: Understanding Three Key Concepts By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Lightweight, compact, and heat-resistant retort pouches are ideal for preserving food products like baby food, ready-to-eat meals, and pet food through retort sterilization, ensuring longer shelf lives. However, there are limited recyclable options for retort pouches in the market. Full Article
bl 2024 State of Flexible Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As part of our 2024 "State of Flexible Packaging" initiative, The Packaging Group from BNP Media reached out to leading converters for their input on the current EPR legislative climate. Full Article
bl Pharmaworks Develops Blister Machine for 100% Recyclable Mono-Materials By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:09:13 -0400 In addition to offering their entire fleet of available blister packaging systems ready to run these challenging films, the company will offer upgrades for installed Pharmaworks blister machines in the field and can rebuild blister machines from other suppliers to handle these new sustainable films. Full Article
bl DuPont Announces Winners of Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:57:56 -0400 This annual awards program recognizes leaders across the healthcare industry who are embracing and driving sustainability throughout the packaging lifecycle. Full Article
bl Dow Launches New Sustainable SURLYN™ Grades for Cosmetics Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:56:53 -0400 These new grades offer a significant moment for cosmetic industry packaging as well as the plastics industry. Full Article
bl Low Order Quantities Now Available for Berry’s Consumer-Focused Dispenser By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Businesses can order quantities as low as 5,000 pieces, providing an ideal solution for start-up operations, SMEs, and new product development trials. Full Article
bl ALPLA and zeroo Partner to Launch Reusable PET Bottles for Cosmetic Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:41:35 -0400 This reusable and fully recyclable plastic packaging is available in three colors and is suitable for all caps. Full Article
bl Berry Global helps true™ Launch Refillable Deodorant in Poland By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:09:15 -0400 The refill system consists of a removable 75 ml refill pack made of recyclable PP that needs to be replaced approximately every three months. Full Article
bl TriMas Packaging to Showcase Sustainable Innovations at Beautyworld Middle East By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:12:57 -0400 The event is expected to attract more than 70,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors, making it an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest developments in the Middle East’s beauty industry. Full Article
bl Persil Switches to 100% Recyclable Bottles By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The bottles are made with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, and the dosing ball previously provided with every bottle has been removed, reducing the amount of virgin plastic by 1,000 tonnes annually. Full Article
bl New Sustainable Packaging from Henkel Laundry & Home Care By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:02:48 -0500 The new packaging for toilet cleaners is made with less plastic and more recycled material. Full Article
bl Colgate-Palmolive Launches Softsoap Foaming Hand Soap Tablets By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The reuse and refill tablets can help reduce plastic bottle waste. Full Article
bl PODCAST | Fresh-Lock’s Award-Winning Flexible Packaging for Laundry Detergent Pacs By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Packaging Strategies recently sat down with Natalie Kaczorowski and Todd Meussling of Fresh-Lock® to discuss the company’s development of the award-winning Costco Kirkland Signature® Ultra Clean Premium Laundry Detergent Pacs. Full Article
bl NFC labeling technology emerging in the flexible packaging industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The gradual commercialization of Near Field Communication products show how companies like Thin Film Electronics (Thinfilm) are pushing the integration of electronic intelligence into everyday products such as packaging labels. Full Article
bl Insight on rigid to flexible packaging changes By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The shift from rigid to flexible packaging has been evident for some time now – and it’s only growing. Full Article
bl Growing Flexible Packaging Demand By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Environmentally conscious consumers are looking for packaging that uses fewer resources and less energy than other forms of packaging. Flexible packaging minimizes transport costs between the converter, packager/filler, retailer and end user. Full Article
bl The Future of Flexible Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Flexible packaging accounts for 19 percent of the overall packaging market and is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9 percent CAGR by 2023, according to the 2019 Flexible Packaging Marketing Assessment by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Full Article
bl Flexible Packaging Offers Sustainable Solutions By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:58:00 -0400 Sustainable solutions continue to be a top priority for consumer packaging goods (CPG) companies. Full Article
bl New Sustainable Can Carrier Made of Paperboard By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has developed KeelClip, a paperboard packaging solution for cans that offers sustainability advantages and merchandising benefits as compared to other packaging options. Full Article
bl Corona Launches Sustainable Beer Pack Made Using Barley By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:11:00 -0400 The new technology repurposes surplus barley straw into six-pack packaging material in a circular process. Full Article
bl DW Reusables Says its Packaging Cuts CO2 Emissions By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 The company cites a study where its Fillbee reusable packaging cut CO2 emissions by nearly two-thirds compared to conventional beverage packaging. Full Article
bl Bayer and Liveo Launch PET Blister Packaging for Aleve Capsules By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:28:16 -0400 This innovative solution reduces the carbon footprint of the packaging by 38% and marks a stride in environmental stewardship by eliminating the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in their portfolio. Full Article
bl Winpak Collaborates with NOVA to Utilize Recycled PE in Flexible Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:28 -0500 Winpak will utilize NOVA’s recycled polyethylene (rPE) to manufacture and distribute high-quality packaging materials for the protection of perishable foods, beverages, and personal care products. Full Article
bl FASTEN Wins Gold Pentaward for Sustainable Personal Care Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:46 -0500 Company’s packaging concept eliminates the need for separate parts, like caps, and reduces material waste by utilizing a single mono-material – polypropylene (PP) – that ensures easy recycling. Full Article
bl The Importance of Flexible Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. In the packaging world, flexible packaging is considered by many to be the optimal way for a company to put its best foot forward. Full Article
bl Smart Products Build Trust while Solving Problems By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Smart Packaging or Smart Products, are assigned internet IDs to allow consumers to engage with their everyday products. Full Article
bl Kettle Foods Uses Reclosable Tape for Chip Bags By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Kettle Foods Ltd presents the KETTLE & More range with user-friendly pack reclosability to maintain freshness and support portion control, from Essentra Tapes. Full Article
bl Euro Pool System Recommends HERMA Self-Adhesive Materials for Reusable Boxes By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:19:00 -0500 The material provides adhesion in a cool, damp environment and can be washed off again at a later stage without leaving any residue. Full Article
bl tesa Debuts Recyclable Paper-Based Tear Tape By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:40:21 -0400 tesa’s new tear tape offers a paper-based option for shipping boxes and envelopes that provides a reliable opening experience for the end-user and helps simplify the recycling process. Full Article
bl PODCAST | The Role of Inks, Coatings & Adhesives in Sustainable Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 In this interview, two experts at Sun Chemical discuss the evolution and commercial breakthroughs of inks, coatings and adhesives and how they are helping the flexible packaging sector achieve sustainability. Full Article
bl Metsä Board Partners with Industry Leaders to Develop Sustainable Ice Cream Cone Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:19 -0500 The team looked into different stages of the value chain, ranging from material production, to ink usage and logistics, and the result is a packaging with a significantly lower climate impact. Full Article
bl Innovia launches white floatable PO shrink film for light-sensitive products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Labeling solution speaks to expected requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWR) that is being created by the EU. Full Article
bl Nounós Creamery Embraces Recyclable Packaging for Greek Yogurt Offerings By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:27:02 -0500 This move aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainable products and showcases Nounós' dedication to not just the quality of their yogurt, but also to the health of the planet. Full Article
bl Cabot Transitions to Sustainable Packaging Solution for 8-oz Cheese Bar Line By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:30:00 -0400 This decision follows the completion of a comprehensive sustainable packaging study initiated in 2022 and will result in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel requirements by up to 25%, alongside significant water savings during manufacturing of their 8-oz cheese bar line. Full Article