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Sustainable Packaging

Bosch, BillerudKorsnas collaboration wins sustainability award

Sealed paper packaging honored for performance and sustainability

July 13, 2017

A collaboration between Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnas has been awarded a 2017 Sustainability Award in the Bio-Based Packaging category.

Supply chains

Supply chain transparency is a win-win for brands

Greater visibility drives consumer loyalty, helps meet government regulations and leads to a better understanding of a company’s own processes

Jorge Izquierdo

July 13, 2017

As consumers demand more information about the origin and authenticity of the products they consume, farsighted brands seek to reach new levels of transparency.

Bottle packaging

Crown’s latest bottle top eliminates need for opener

New crown can be fastened to bottles using the same machinery used for standard pry-off and twist off designs.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

To remove the crown from the bottle, consumers simply hold the bottle in one hand, place their thumb under the lever and push the lever upward. No separate opening tools are required.

Plastic Packaging

Sonoco releases plastic WindowCan with transparent window

The new WindowCan combines plastic packaging and rigid paperboard containers.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

Sonoco Europe’s new WindowCan gives customers a clear view of food products like muesli and confectionery — while combining the advantages of rigid paperboard containers with those of plastic packaging.

Candy packaging

Hershey launches more sustainable packaging

New design uses 32 percent less material, including 3.12 fewer pounds of corrugate.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

Hershey is launching an innovative new packaging approach that the company developed in 2016 to reduce corrugate waste, lessen its carbon footprint and improve sustainability efficiencies across the supply chain.