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Caps, Closures, Lids

No Caps On Innovation

From child-resistant pharmaceutical vials that can be opened with one hand to wine capsules incorporating an unprecedented amount of recycled tin, there are many new things under the sun when it comes to caps and closures.

Brad Addington

June 17, 2024

Packaging Strategies has extensively covered recent innovations in caps and closures, each distinctly unique in materials, applications, and specific benefits.

SnapSlide, LLC, has introduced a line of caps for pharmaceutical products that allows for single-handed opening and closing while maintaining child resistance.

Caps, Closures, Lids

SnapSlide Unveils Child-Resistant Closure with Single-Hand Operation for Rx Vials

April 23, 2024

The patented solution brings life-changing potential for over 60 million Americans with physical limitations, while also reducing plastic usage.

Man in supermarket looking at meat in flexible packaging

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Meat, Poultry, Seafood Packaging: Doing More with Less

Companies involved in the packaging of meat, poultry and seafood are highly aware of consumers’ concerns about sustainable packaging, and they are taking action.

Brad Addington

August 3, 2023

Packaging Strategies has reported extensively on the move toward eco-friendly packaging in multiple markets — from snacks to fresh produce to foodservice. A similar shift is underway in the packaging of meat, poultry and seafood.

TIPA Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging to Recycled Packaging

July 26, 2023

As concern over plastic waste soars, more than 70% of U.S. poll respondents report that they are willing to pay premiums for alternative packaging, especially for food.

U.S. Not in Agreement with UN to Manage Packaging Waste

May 13, 2019

Nearly all of the world's countries have agreed on a deal to better manage polluting plastic waste, except the U.S., United Nations environmental officials recently stated.

Kettle Brand Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Packaging by Half

May 10, 2019

Shifting from 5-layer packaging film to 3-layer film will significantly reduce the brand’s environmental footprint from packaging. The project will result in an annual 51 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from packaging and keep two million pounds of plastic out of landfills.

Paperboard-Based Blister Pack Reduces Plastic Use

May 9, 2019

Keystone Folding Box Co. has reduced plastic use in its Ecoslide-OTC paperboard pack for over-the-counter medication. eliminating the need for larger plastic peel/push blister packs.

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one-day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us in Greenville, South Carolina – for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing and production partners, check out the latest converting technology and equipment, network with like-minded professionals, and more!

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Converters Expo

The Converters Expo brings together converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us at Lambeau Field for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing partners, discover the most up-to-date testing and prototyping equipment, network with like-minded industry professionals, and learn the latest in printing and packaging.