Packaging Digest
Green by Design: 10 St. Patrick’s Day Packaging Examples
Who doesn’t appreciate a sampling of seasonal packaging? Today is St. Patrick’s Day and that means a decidedly green scheme. …
A Close Shave with Sustainability
Schick introduced today the first mass-market disposable razor made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. It is also the only fully recyclable razor and packaging on the market. …
Merck Helps Produce J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine and More News
Demand for the COVID-19 vaccines severely exceeds current supply. So, in a move similar to the unprecedented collaboration between Sanofi and Pfizer, now Merck has stepped up to help get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to the market quicker. …
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. …