Silgan is holding a Free Closures for a Year contest. The company will evaluate new product concepts of all food and beverage categories using their stock closures. Three finalists will receive Free Closures for a Year as well as process consultation and a complimentary package evaluation.

Mars, the global food conglomerate behind pet food brands such as Whiskas, Cesar and Pedigree, has just announced a new partnership with Terracycle to enable pet food packaging to be recycled.

Linx Printing Technologies has launched a returnable Linx Black bottling ink to enable the reuse of glass bottles used in the drinks industry.

Delkor’s new Performance Loader mid-range case packing system is designed with pick-and-place gantry and an innovative infeed system to reach loading speeds up to 200 cpm, with the capability to pack tapered cups, bottles and other rigid shapes and styles.

Krones, a manufacturer of filling and packaging solutions, has acquired MHT Holding AG (MHT). MHT provides injecting molding tools and services to the PET industry.

PTI has entered into a business alliance with Big 3 Precision Products to help brand owners achieve quality and speed-to-market goals for PET bottle products.

With the holidays just around the corner, brands should consider whether to release seasonal packaging to encourage impulse buys. 

The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) announced The Clorox Company the winner of the Package of the Year Award for its Hidden Valley Simply Ranch Dressing Package. 

Hoffmann Neopac has introduced recyclable, child-resistant opaque tins for packaging damp and dry cannabis products. The tins are suitable for a variety of cannabis products, including edibles, and are designed to enhance quality image.