June 2022
Kellogg to Split into Three Companies
A tighter focus on the separate businesses will enable each to “unlock their full potential.” What might this mean for packaging? …
Carlsberg Likes PEF Barrier Paper Bottle
A formalized agreement commits the beer company to use PEF made from Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant starting in 2024. …
Singular NFT Champagne Bottle Sells for a Stunning Price
The ultimate in limited-edition exclusivity is a luxuriously embellished bottle with a funky illustration of a vampire available at an astronomical cost. …
Heinz Hot Dog Pact Succeeds in Packaging Parity
In a deal with Wonder, Heinz makes hot dog history by creating equal packs of 10 wieners and 10 buns, for a limited time. …
Fresenius Kabi Expands Reach of RFID-Tagged Meds
The global health care company’s +RFID medications are now fully compatible with AmerisourceBergen’s medication tray solution. …
ICG Welcomes Tavo Packaging, GLBC, And All Color Printers As New Members
The Independent Carton Group (ICG), an association of 21 independently owned and operated folding carton manufacturers, has welcomed Tavo Packaging of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania; All Color Printers of Deer Park, New York; and The Great Little Box Company (GLBC) of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. All three companies were voted into the…
What’s Innovative About Today’s Drug-Delivery Devices?
This year’s Pharmapack Awards showcase pharmaceutical packaging and drug-delivery devices that monitor usage and ease administration while keeping the environment top of mind. …
Tetra Pak to Aluminum: The Future Called, and You’re Not In It
Replacing the aluminum barrier layer in aseptic cartons with fiber or other materials is expected to generate environmental benefits while keeping food protected. …
What’s Hot in Packaging Design as We Head into Summer?
From the newest NFT pack designs to labeling basics, here is what’s trending these days. …
Jim Curley, Former Editor In Chief Of BCN, Dies at 78
Jim Curley, the first Editor in Chief of Board Converting News when it was founded by Ted Vilardi in 1985, passed away on Monday, June 6, in Ship Bottom, NJ, at age 78. A corrugated industry icon who possessed a depth of knowledge and an ability to communicate rivaled by few…