March 2017

Since 1997, Starbucks has welcomed the holidays with a special red cup that celebrates the spirit of the season. Over the years, designs have ranged from the modern, using whimsical brushstrokes in bold colors, to the nostalgic, featuring mistletoe and ornaments. This year, for the first time, Starbucks red cups will feature designs created by customers with 13 distinct cups in stores. “We hope that this year’s red holiday cup designs express the shared spirit of the holidays as told by our customers,” said Sharon Rothstein, Starbucks’ global chief marketing officer.

Flexible packaging technology innovator Excelsior Technologies is launching a series of new food on-the-go solutions. These packaging solution are Snack&Go, Lunch&Go, Grab&Go.

This airless jar is available in 50ml, which is bi-injected in PMMA with an ABS cap. It is also having a unique opening experience with airless technology that provides a high level of protection to the cream’s active ingredients from oxidation. The opening of the jar is located at the extremity of the innovative ‘touch and slide’ pump and closes after each dosage to avoid air-intake and drying. Users also do not have to put their fingers into the jar.

Daiwagravure Co., Ltd has developed a refill package in which there it no requirement of opening and dispensing the product inside the outer container . This pack features improved hygiene and usability and can be placed in the exclusive bottle directly. As the inside of pouch is maintained in a vacuum state, the contents can be kept sanitary without contacting with air. Both top and bottom faces of the package are applicable to avoid the mistake of setting and to enhance the workability.