March 2021
Cosmetics Maker Invests $3M to Open New Plant
Artisan Labs plans to erect a new 12,000-sq-ft production and packaging facility in Hansen, ID, and hire 50 workers. …
Perrigo Sheds Prescription Pharmaceuticals Business
Investment firm Altaris is acquiring the generic pharmaceutical products business for $1.55 billion. …
AB InBev Invests $160M to Boost Capacity at 2 Major Breweries
A subsidiary in the UK will increase production at the facilities by 3.6 million hectoliters (hL) and create 55 new jobs. …
Ardent Mills to Purchase Chickpea Packing Operations
The company plans to acquire most business operations of chickpea sourcing, cleaning, and packing firm Hinrichs Trading Co. …
Flexible Packaging’s Top 20 Breakthroughs of the Year
See which packaging designs took top honors and won awards from among more than 200 entries in the global FPA awards. …
9 Upfront Decisions That Affect Plastic Bottle Recyclability
Want to increase your bottle’s recyclability as much as possible? Review these best practices that will maximize the sustainability of the packaging. …
Sleep-Friendly Nightfood Packaging Design Gets a Wake-Up Call
Brand looked to a bolder scheme to reawaken interest for its sleep-supporting ice cream in a crowded freezer section. …
Tetra Pak’s Packaging Circularity Plan Centers on Lowering Carbon
The largest global food packaging company keeps its focus on renewable, low-carbon materials and sustainable machinery. …
Packaging Professionals React to New Business Trends
Diverse topics — such as food label changes and medical device sterilization improvements — reflect a broad interest in early 2021 among our equally varied audience for subjects that matter to them. …
Enval Partners with Kraft Heinz and Sonoco to Explore Recycling of Flexible Film Packaging
The British company has developed a pyrolysis-based technology to produce oil feedstock for the production of new plastic. …