Active and intelligent packaging platforms serve different roles. Active packaging acts directly with the packaged product by interacting with it chemically or biologically. It has an effect on the product in the pack to extend shelf life, maintain quality and inhibit microbial or fungal growth, or it provides information about the condition of a product.

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials is adding three new collections and five new facestocks to its Wine & Spirits Portfolio, designed to help winemakers tell their brand’s unique story.

Koia has launched Koia Keto, a beverage containing ingredients specifically for consumers following a ketogenic (keto) eating plan. Decadent flavors include Caramel Creme, Chocolate Brownie and Cake Batter. 

As hospitals, labs and entire supply chains adopt RFID technologies, they become smarter. Smart labeling provides another layer of visibility, efficiency and, ultimately, patient safety to the healthcare industry.   

Schreiner MediPharm has introduced labels that protect liquid medicine in transparent glass containers from damaging UV and light exposure. The portfolio includes three protective labels at various safety levels.

Pennington Distilling Co. sought to rebrand its popular product and create an entirely new bottle that would attract attention on store shelves, all without disrupting manufacturing production.

Do you need to consider the boom in e-commerce when it comes to your current packaging designs? Here is the latest on how digital is influencing packaging aesthetics.