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DuPont Honors Bemis in 2017 Packaging Innovation Competition

22 Jan 2018
Madhu Sudan Si…

The innovative Kellogg’s package features textured film technology, presenting on shelf as a bakery treat that looks like it’s wrapped in kraft paper and twine. To capture the attention of millennial shoppers, the package is designed to look, feel, crinkle and crunch like paper. The thin-gauge flow wrap film is a practical alternative to paper laminates. The packaging extends the breakfast cake’s shelf life and appeal, while meeting brand owners’ need for packaging speed, hermetic seals and product protection.

Packaging that Keeps Insects Out

18 Jan 2018
Madhu Sudan Si…

"Bio[pack]'s packaging effectively repels insects from all types of packaged foodstuffs including rice, flour, cereals, grains, pasta, beans, nuts, dried fruit, spices, chocolate and cocoa products,” says Shmuel Shatzky, Bio[pack] CEO. “With Bio[pack]'s material integrated into the flexible packaging, insects are repelled naturally.“ Bio[pack]'s materials — are based on natural food additives which are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S.

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Graphic Packaging International will be launching its Integraflex solution

17 Jan 2018
Ajit Pandey

Integraflex incorporates the best features of a folding carton and flexible packaging for an effective on-the-go eating experience. The recyclable concept has the ability to stand on its own and, according to GPI, when Microflex Q (a cooking solution material for browning and crisping food) is incorporated, Integraflex is a great option for packaging hot snacks. “Packaging Innovations is the ideal platform to demonstrate to industry leaders, brands and retailers how sustainability meets innovation in our Intagraflex concept,” said a company spokesperson.

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BALL RECEIVES MULTIPLE 2017 CANMAKER 'CAN OF THE YEAR' AWARDS FOR ITS L'ORÉAL MEN EXPERT AND TACTILE CANS

15 Jan 2018
Madhu Sudan Si…

Ball utilized its innovative ReAl® technology to make the new silver award-winning L'Oréal Men Expert Antiperspirant can. ReAl® paves the way for greater lightweighting potential, as well as stronger cans. Ball's ReAl® technology provides increased strength and allows Ball to lightweight the L'Oréal Men Expert Can by approximately 12 percent. Additionally, the 80-station necker Ball uses to manufacture this can enables the production of more intricate shapes.

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Innovative carton for gin packaging

14 Jan 2018
Radhika Rewri

This folding G’Vine Grape Dots box is created for the "Maison" Villevert (Gin). It elegantly underlines the refined brand image with, on the top of the folding carton, selective varnish on the logo and, on the front face, in reference to the unique process of distillation of the G’Vine Floraison, a bunch of grapes. Drawn by the agency 5.5, the folding carton can be personalised due to pre-cut holes on two of its sides, allowing the consumer to transform it into a unique creation.

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Eco-friendly mobile packaging

14 Jan 2018
Radhika Rewri

The packaging design for utilitarian accessories achieves multiple objectives: eco-friendly, cost-effective, unique, ownable appearance and shelf impact, securely holds and protects the product, provides ample space for branding, user accessibility. This pack allows product to be removed and replaced without damaging the pack. The fashion accessories pack also has high product visibility.

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Packaging for Prescribed Medicine

13 Jan 2018
Radhika Rewri

This package has been developed for patients to take the drug safely on the appropriate date. There is a space to write the scheduled dosing date. The tray is provided so that the capsule does not drop when the patient takes the capsule. Aluminum sheet can be removed and disposed separately. This packaging configuration for NINLARO capsule 2.3mg, 3mg and 4mg is developed by KANAE CO., LTD.in close collaboration with SOGO PRINTING CO., Ltd.

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Smurfit Kappa’s eSmart service at the forefront of e-commerce packaging solutions

12 Jan 2018
Madhu Sudan Si…

Edwin Goffard, COO corrugated Europe, said, “As online sales grow and consumer expectations evolve in an increasingly digitalised world, the pressure is on for brand owners and e-retailers to stand out from the crowd. Packaging plays a vital role in helping businesses grow profitably, manage supply chain complexity, and deliver the right brand experience.” “By bringing our e-retail offering together under the eSmart umbrella, we are making it even simpler for companies to find the packaging solutions that make business sense.

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Röchling Opens New Plant in China

12 Jan 2018
admin

Shenyang, 27 September 2017... The global plastics specialist Röchling has opened a new plant in China. Röchling Automotive opened the new production site in Shenyang, the largest city in the northeast of the country, at a ceremony attended by numerous guests. “China is a key market for Röchling and remains a focal point for our investments,” said Erwin Doll, CEO of Röchling Automotive, at the opening. The newest plant in China is part of the company’s internationalization strategy, he continued.