Michelman to Showcase High Performance Flexible Packaging Coating Solutions at Global Pouch Forum

08 Jun 2018
Bhaskar Ch

CINCINNATI, OH (June 7, 2018) – Michelman will showcase its versatile line of water-based Michem® Flex primers and coatings formulated specifically for converters of flexible packaging substrates including paper, film and foil at the Global Pouch Forum being held June 13-15, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

 

These Michem Flex brand solutions include overprint varnishes, print receptive primers, gas barrier coatings, extrusion primers, and slip/anti-block additives that help create brand loyalty as well as reduce food waste.

 

Ardagh Group invests in seafood packaging Morocco

08 Jun 2018
Bhaskar Ch

Ardagh’s metal packaging production plant in Casablanca, Morocco, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with the announcement of a significant enhancement of its steel seafood can production capability. The investment, which incorporates state of the art production, inspection and palletisation features, consolidates the company’s position as a leading producer of seafood cans, serving a growing customer base. Ardagh has standardised a body gauge dimension of 0.14mm on its seafood packaging globally, the thinnest gauge in the industry, enhancing the products’ sustainability footprint.

FaceLift For Ladival

08 Jun 2018
Bhaskar Ch

Packs for the well-known Ladival sunscreen range have been given a facelift to ensure maximum on-shelf impact in pharmacies ahead of the forthcoming sunbathing season.

 

The key objective for brand owner Strada was to refresh the look of Ladival and give it greater vibrancy. The resulting new design was developed with Take Five Design and produced by RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz.

 

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Light weight Bottle for hand soap

07 Jun 2018
Radhika Rewri

Amcor has developed LiquiForm technology with the commercialization of the first consumer package. In addition to reduce supply chain costs, LiquiForm technology has the potential to improve packaging consistency and lower the carbon footprint associated with filling and packaging. Amcor partnered with Greenblendz, a Michigan-based co-packer and developer of private label, environmentally-friendly consumer products, to develop and commercialize packaging for the Nature’s Promise brand of hand soap.

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Schreiner MediPharm Develops Smart Blister Pack for Clinical Trial

07 Jun 2018
Chhavi Aggarwal

For a multinational pharmaceutical corporation, Schreiner MediPharm developed a smart blister pack for digital patient compliance monitoring to enhance medication adherence by clinical trial participants. Schreiner MediPharm implemented the smart packaging solution together with the Dutch technology company ECCT (Experts in Communications and Connectivity Technology).

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Coles Basting Sauce Closure and BrushColes Basting Sauce Closure and Brush

06 Jun 2018
Radhika Rewri

Coles have developed a unique cap for a sauce bottle that has a basting applicator integrated into the product packaging, allowing the customer to directly baste food during the cooking process. The silicon material of the brush is durable, heat resistant, food safe and allows the spread of sauce across the food item, single handily. The user can then easily remove the cap for cleaning, meeting the foot safety requirements. This innovation provide direct benefits to consumers. Mark Pether had designed this innovative cap.

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Dairy & Meat 2019

06 Jun 2018
Bhaskar Ch

Dairy & Meat 2019 will be the 17th edition of the International exhibition of equipment and technologies for livestock farming, dairy and meat production.

The Dairy and Meat Industry international exhibition is the only specialised event in Russia that presents the complete cycle of industrial meat and dairy processing — from obtaining raw meat and milk, to the production of ready-for-sale products, including equipment, technology, certification, transportation, packaging and storage.