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Sabra Unveils New Logo & Label Design

March 16, 2018

Sabra Dipping Company brings a fresh look to the table. Sabra is known for plant-based dips including dozens of varieties of hummus, guacamole and Greek yogurt-based tzatzikis. The brand unveiled a fresh logo and packaging redesign for its complete product line. The rebranding includes an updated logo, restyled label design and original on-pack photography.

HCPC Column

FDA Favors Blister Packs In Battle Against Opioids

Benefits of unit-dose blister packaging include safeguarding medication efficacy, improved supply chain security and aiding medication adherence.

Walt Berghahn

March 15, 2018

In its most recent article, the HCPC reviewed how the FDA was looking at a variety of alternatives to stem the opioid epidemic. The HCPC has been involved in this effort by promoting the wide-ranging benefits of unit-dose blister packaging.

Reusable Packaging Association Announces New Appointments

March 14, 2018

Four new directors and the return of three directors were appointed at the annual election to the Board of Directors of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) for the 2018-2019 term.

Disc-Shaped Lipstick Packaging Breaks the Rules

March 14, 2018

The convenience trend is driving the consumer packaged goods sector across the globe. Busy urban dwellers are increasingly looking for products in packages that suit their time-poor lifestyles. To cater to this set of consumers, Yujiahui Co. Ltd. created Unifon Kiss U CC lipstick with a disc-shaped new packaging design in China.

Machinery Technology: Robotics & Automation

Equipment Interface Strategies for Today’s Workforce

Stretch wrapping provides a case in point in the evolution of packaging automation.

Gene Carlson

March 13, 2018

The packaging and processing equipment industry must continue to offer solutions that solve problems associated with demographic trends, changing consumer preferences and the disruptions in retailing caused by e-commerce.

Poll Reveals Bottled Water Is Preferred Beverage

March 12, 2018

More than 3 in 5 Americans (63 percent) say bottled water (still and/or sparkling) is among their most preferred beverages, followed by coffee (62 percent), according to a new Harris Poll survey. Nearly all Americans (94 percent) believe that bottled water is a healthier choice than soft drinks, and 93 percent say bottled water should be available wherever drinks are sold.

RTD Packaging Holds Coffee & a Treat

March 8, 2018

Swiss company Cremo just released its line of Caffe Lattesso ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee drinks in a new innovative RTD cup, with a treat under the lid. Drink varieties include Sport, Fit, Macchiato, Cappuccino, Espresso and Black.

Virtual Reality Training Offered for Protective Packaging Equipment and Materials

March 6, 2018

Pregis LLC introduces VR training for protective packaging equipment and material selection. The company provides training support for its systems, as well as written materials. However, with ecommerce, coupled with retailers fulfilling through a variety of channels, it is not feasible to provide face-to-face training at all locations.

Berry Global Nabs Award for PCR Pet Balm Tube

March 1, 2018

Berry Global has received a Gold Award for Best Sustainable Tube from the Tube Council North America at the 2017 Tube of the Year Awards on February 6. The award-winning laminated tube for Fetch…for Pets’ licensed Burt’s Bees for dogs Paw and Nose Relieving Lotion is Berry’s first commercialized tube using post-consumer resin (PCR) yielding a max 57 to 62 percent.

Seafood Packaging Trays Extend Product Shelf Life

March 1, 2018

Maxwell Chase will debut SeaWell Seafood Trays, an active packaging solution that extends the shelf life of seafood, at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, March 11-13. Maxwell Chase will be located at Booth #1487.