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Pregis Joins Alliance to End Plastic Waste

October 11, 2019

Pregis works closely with suppliers to source quality recycled resins and operates their facilities with a zero waste goal. Recapturing recycled materials is one of the gaps within the plastics life cycle that Alliance members are working to solve.

Healthy Snack Packs for Consumers On the Go

September 27, 2019

Naturipe Snacks has launched four flavorful snack packs for munching on the go, school lunches and work breaks.

Broccoli Moves from Ice Age to Fresh Packaging

September 17, 2019

StePac L.A. Ltd.’s innovative modified atmosphere/modified humidity packaging technology is integrating sustainability into the long-haul transport of fresh broccoli and other vegetables traditionally shipped in ice.

Materials

Driving E-Commerce Growth Through Sustainable Packaging

Brands seek sustainable packaging that also shows their organizational values.

Juan Guillermo Castañeda

September 16, 2019

The packaging industry’s ever-evolving landscape — from newer technologies to changing supply chain needs — means that we, as suppliers, must keep up to speed with the trends to meet customer´s demands.

Toray Plastics (America) Receives 2019 Healthiest Employer Award

September 11, 2019

Toray Plastics (America) Inc., has been named by the Providence Business News a 2019 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island winner in the award category of those with 2,000 to 4,900 employees.

FLEXcon Names New VP of Supply Chain

September 6, 2019

FLEXcon Company Inc. has named Aziz Gdihi as the new vice president of supply chain, FLEXcon North America.

Film Topcoat to Make Packaging Pop

September 2, 2019

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has launched TC-2000, a new film topcoat that enables converters and brand owners to create packaging with clearer, stronger colors and bolder graphics.

Machinery

How to Seal Success in Competitive Markets

The many capabilities of tray sealing are helping manufacturers meet the opportunities and challenges of the convenience food market.

Tony Burgess

August 15, 2019

Fueled by today’s busy lifestyles, the convenience retail food market remains fast-moving and competitive. According to Statista, the U.S. market specifically is expected to grow. For manufacturers, this offers plenty of opportunities — but plenty of challenges as well.

Materials

Blister Packaging Expands Performance in Pharma Industry

Blister packaging has been adopted as the packaging format by pharmaceutical companies to protect the product from external factors.

John Forsyth

August 14, 2019

There are a wide range of solutions that can be used to increase the shelf life of capsules, tablets, pills and other pharma products. Among these are PVC, PCTFE, PVDC and thermoform blisters for less sensitive products or Alu-Alu cold form blisters for APIs that are more sensitive.