January 2025

CCT Partners with Carmine’s to Unveil Game-Changing Accessible Packaging for Signature Sauces

CCT kicked off 2025 with a delicious partnership, joining forces with the renowned New York City Italian restaurant Carmine’s. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward in packaging innovation, as Carmine’s signature sauces will now feature the revolutionary EEASY Lid, setting a new standard for accessibility and sustainability in food packaging.

This marks West’s latest product offering supporting the needs of advanced therapies, one of the fastest growing areas, driven by continued innovation in cell and gene therapy treatments.

The PLASCAP closure is a metal-free polypropylene cap with an integrated stopper. This one-step press-fit solution for vial closure is offered in ready-to-use, validated formats compatible with vials with 13mm and 20 mm crowns. The new 6x8 nested tub configuration supports the West 10ml nested CZ vials as well as selected nested vials with a 20mm crown.

Various coating solutions containing different concentrations of silver-exchanged zeolite (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, and 0.4%) by weight of starch mixed with starch were prepared. The study investigated the effects and properties of these silver-coated papers. Examination of the microscopic structure of the surface coated paper revealed that the coating solution effectively filled the pores of the paper, resulting in a smoother surface with even distribution of silver-exchanged zeolite. The basis weight and thickness of the coated paper increased after the coating process.

Huhtamaki India, a small-cap player in the packaging industry, has experienced significant volatility in its stock performance today. The stock is currently trading just 1.01% above its 52-week low of Rs 211.1, which it reached on January 29, 2025. Despite opening with a gain of 3.07%, the stock has underperformed its sector, declining by 3.64% throughout the day.

 The company currently holds a 42 per cent market share in the branded basmati rice segment.
    "We have 42 per cent market share at present and aim to reach 60 per cent in the next 3-5 years," KRBL Business Head Ayush Gupta told reporters here.
    The new packaging features an updated logo, structured information about basmati rice grain length, usage guidelines for different food preparations, and a QR code.
    Gupta said the redesigned packaging will help consumers make informed decisions while purchasing branded packaged products.

A design matching a unique character

The new packaging style reinvents the codes of elegance and tradition with powerful visual impact. Each detail has been carefully revisited such as the prominence of the gold and the white branded square, the emblem of Boulard since the 70s. The matt black neck is reminiscent of the ancient iconic frosted Boulard bottles and creates a striking contrast with the gold liquid. Further streamlining the bottle's allure, the packaging enhances each expression with a refined palette of colors, reflecting its unique character.

WeighPack Systems, seller of manufacturing primary packaging machinery, has released its Swifty Bagger S-3600 Duplex Servo, a new addition to its high-performance Swifty Bagger pre-made pouch filling machine family. 

Markem-Imaje Unveils 9712 Bi-Jet Printer, Doubling Coding Speed and Data Capacity

A game-changer for manufacturers seeking efficiency and cost savings

Markem-Imaje has launched the 9712 Bi-Jet Coder, a groundbreaking continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer designed to revolutionize industrial product coding. This advanced printer allows manufacturers to double their coding speed or print twice the amount of data—all with a single machine, eliminating the need for two separate units.

Burger King UK Launches Loop Reusable Packaging Trial to Cut Single-Use Waste

In a bold move towards sustainability, Burger King UK has teamed up with Loop to introduce reusable packaging across selected meal and cold drink menu items. This initiative, part of Burger King’s BK for Good commitments, aims to reduce single-use packaging waste and promote circular economy solutions in the fast-food industry.