June 2015

this display shelves appear to float above the tennis court of wimbledon. in 2014, it won german packaging award. it have a load capacity of 10 kg. a total of 108 bottles can be placed on display. the gluedon base made of ebcorrugated cardboard is strengthened with an inlaid bar. thus 48 bottles can be placed directly on the base. in addition, the trays are fixed on the one hand to the back and centre wall and on the other hand supported by a triangle, which is also mounted in the two walls. the core part is the centre wall, which holds and stabilizes the entire display.

greenair &trade is a cardboard box that combines the use of plastic, rather than the traditional polystyrene, for the packaging of live fish ornamental. the design was made in singapore by greenpac s pte ltd. it is a revolutionary environmentally sustainable live ornamental fish packaging with innovative features that provide optimal protection and insulation, improves productivity and save storage and transportation cost. it uses environmentally friendly material that is reusable and recyclable. this packaging has been approved by eu fish association.

nestl&eacute has developed the alarm cap, a limitededition 3d printed lid with powered electronics that wake sleepers in what the company claims is a scientifically researched manner. seven different alarm sounds, including a bird song, work in tandem with a gently pulsing light to wake a sleeper in a natural and calming fashion. the user opens the lid to switch off the alarm and in turn is greeted with the refreshing, awakening smell of morning coffee.

jdo brand design &amp innovation has continued its partnership with the global dove hair team, this time to relaunch the brand in new packaging for the japanese market. femininity in japan is key to beauty and is expressed by the term &lsquokawaii&rsquo which is a girlish and sweet type of femininity.&nbsp the japanese market is completely distinct from the rest of the world and jdo needed to &lsquoget under the skin&rsquo of local nuances and cultural differences.&nbsp&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp

the km kdome is a clear, sealable dome lid tailormade to present foodstuffs in the most attractive way on shelf, fastened to the base with a sealant that has been speciallydeveloped to suit either aluminium or cpet trays. ideal for multiple applications from premium ready meals to gourmet products, including joints of meat such as whole chickens &ndash notoriously challenging to display in a clear, attractive package.&nbsp in addition to the bespoke seal, customers can also specify a gas flush when using the kdome.

first for the beverage carton industry, tetra pak&reg has launched a filling machine that uses electron beams, not hydrogen peroxide, to sterilise packaging material. this is a very exciting development tetra pak e3 not only delivers significant cost and environmental benefits to the customers, it also marks the start of a new era in the world of carton packaging.&nbsp the replacement of hydrogen peroxide in packaging material sterilisation also significantly improves environmental performance making water recycling easier, lowering energy consumption and cutting waste.

the new twopiece construction keeps the distinctive aesthetic lines of the current cadbury roses pack recognisable on shelf by retaining its tapered appearance on shelf. the new construction makes use of a new opening feature for roses with a concaved elliptical top for the lid applied separately to the main body of the carton. a totally new packing machine system was designed and developed to erect form &amp fill this &ldquounique shape&rdquo for two cartons.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp

packaging for a unique vodka brand blended with ocean mineral water takes its cues from &lsquooceanonly&rsquo artifacts, including handblown fishing net floats. hawaii sea spirits has introduced a custom glass bottle that in every aspect conveys the unique point of differentiation of its ultrapremium spirits product, ocean organic vodka, made with organic sugarcane and blended with ocean mineral water from 3,000 feet beneath the ocean&rsquos surface off the kona coast of hawaii.

a gusseted bag for sliced watermelon provides an extended shelf life and adds consumer convenience with a carry handle, resealability, and the option to buy smaller portions. maglio&rsquos sliced watermelons, the readyripe watermelon pouch was recently awarded the united fresh innovation award for best new packaging at the 2015 united fresh convention in chicago. packaging includes two gusset bag designs customsized for &frac14cut and &frac12cut sliced watermelon that include a clear window to allow consumers easy view of the fruit quality before purchasing.