The Sigpack VPF (Vertical Platform for Flat Pouches), the first freely scalable flat pouch machine from Bosch, has been honored with the German Design Award 2018 in the Excellent Product Design category. The German Design Award is the second prestigious accolade for the Sigpack VPF following the German Packaging Award in 2016.
Beginning this holiday season, consumers can now get to know the exact family farmer who raised their Honeysuckle White brand holiday turkey, through a first-to-market blockchain solution. Consumers in select markets can simply text or enter an on-package code at HoneysuckleWhite.com to access the farm's location by state and county, view the family farm story, see photos from the farm and read a message from the farmer.
Antares Vision, a provider of serialization-based track and trace solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, held an open house celebrating the 10th anniversary of its North American operation to an audience of more than 100 guests representing pharma companies of all sizes.
The global ready meals market is expected to grow due to increasing advancement in the packaging industry. Demand for food that is additive-free, minimally processed and with extended shelf life is expected to drive the market.
The global packaging divider market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 6% during 2017-2021 period, report projects; food and beverage accounted for close to 33% of total market in 2016, while pharmaceuticals held 27% market share and automotive took 18%.
TricorBraun has formed a 50-50 joint venture in South America with Amfora Packaging, which will be named TricorBraun South America SAS and headquartered in Bogotá, Columbia.
Yeo Valley, the largest organic dairy brand in the U.K., has launched its latest yogurt product using unique coding from Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury. The lids are part of a competition Yeo is hosting, giving its customers the chance to win various prizes be entering their code online.
Asian beauty brands now have a new source for packaging, design services and the latest in global trends. Recognizing the steady growth of Asian domestic markets, Quadpack Industries is expanding its presence in the region.
Since the introduction of the corrugated industry’s recyclability protocol in 2005, use of wax has steadily dropped off. In 2016, the corrugated industry shipped less than 10 billion square feet of waxed boxes, just 2.5 percent of total shipments.
The transaction brings together the high-performing food and beverage business of Constantia Flexibles’ labels division with Multi-Color’s strong wine & spirit and home & personal care platforms, as well as an emerging global position in healthcare.
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