UV and Light Protection for Sensitive Substances

18 Mar 2019
Chhavi Aggarwal

Biopharmaceuticals and biosimilars, blood products, vaccines and vitamin preparations are extremely light-sensitive and UV rays may impair their effectiveness and thus pose potential health risks to patients. To protect these sensitive liquid substances in transparent glass containers, Schreiner MediPharm developed a novel label concept for UV and light protection at various safety levels. At the same time, it allows to inspect the original color of the containers’ content.

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Nestlé’s Häagen-Dazs part of Loop reusable packaging initiative

17 Mar 2019
Yukta Arora

Häagen-Dazs, a Nestlé brand in the United States and Canada, is the official ice cream partner for the pilot project in New York, scheduled to launch in the first half of 2019.

Loop is a first-of-its-kind service from global recycling organization TerraCycle, with Nestlé a founding investor and partner.

Loop will enable consumers to enjoy Häagen-Dazs and other household favorite foods and personal care products. Deliveries are made to the consumer’s front door step in customized, durable packaging that is then collected, cleaned, refilled and re-used.

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Vialok - Vented and Non-Vented Vial Access Devices

16 Mar 2019
Ayush Agrawal

01: Vented vial access devices available in universal, 13mm, 20mm, and 28mm sizes

02: Non-vented vial access devices available in 13mm and 20mm sizes

03: Intuitive, luer lock connection with Arisure CML means safe and easy transfer of compounds

04: Microbiologically closed maintaining drug vial sterility for up to 7 days*

05: Low attachment force and non-coring spike help eliminate problems during vial insertion

06: Dual lumen spike makes for efficient transfers and minimizes the drug residual left in the vial

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Kluge User Group Meeting to be held in conjunction with Odyssey 2019

15 Mar 2019
Yukta Arora

St. Croix Falls, WI March 15, 2019 - Back by popular demand, Brandtjen & Kluge is once again offering its customers a unique opportunity not to be missed!

In conjunction with Odyssey Expo 2019, which runs May 1-3, Kluge customers are invited to attend a User Group Meeting (Tuesday, April 30) that will feature interactive discussions around Folding-Gluing; Foil Stamping, Embossing and Die-Cutting. Held from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, the event will include panel discussions, presentations, a townhall style user group session, and many networking opportunities.

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The Best Chocolate Designs For Chocolate Lovers

15 Mar 2019
Jessica David

The chocolate boxes is rather a fascinating blend of geometric designs and corrugated cardboard packaging material, adding a sprinkle of an art deco touch and finesse to the final product. A somber palette of the sublimely blended shades is chosen to depict elegance and a minimalistic style, coexisting together at their best.

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MASSIVE POTENTIAL OF E-COMMERCE IN PACKAGING

15 Mar 2019
Abhishek Agarwal

E-commerce has taken the world by storm. E-commerce markets are growing at staggering rates. The online market is expected to grow by 56% in 2015–2020. In 2017, retail e-commerce sales worldwide amounted to 2.3 trillion US dollars and e-retail revenues are expected to grow to 4.88 trillion US dollars in 2021. Traditional markets are only expected to have 2% growth during the same time. On the other hand, brick and mortar retailers are struggling because of online retailer's ability to offer lower prices and higher efficiency.

Impact of packaging on the environment

15 Mar 2019
Yukta Arora

Packaging   has positive and negative impact on the environment. The negative impact  include resources use and the effect of packaging related wastes and emissions. The positive impact is that packaging consumer goods facilities their distribution and thus make it possible to obtain goods otherwise not accessible. Environmentally conscious packaging enables satisfying human needs on a effective way.

75% production capacity increase: Gable X meets demand for PET packaging with support from Sidel

14 Mar 2019
Yukta Arora

Gable X Cleaning Solutions Company Limited, located in Chaguanas (Trinidad and Tobago), has ordered its second blow moulding equipment from Sidel, the leading global provider of PET, can and glass solutions for liquid packaging. With the recently acquired Sidel blowing machine, the co-packer has significantly improved its production capacity, adding as much as 75% to its daily output of PET packaging.