Innovations - Retail

Albert Heijn tests fruits and vegetables without plastic wrapping

Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn is testing fruits and vegetables without plastic wrapping at a store in Hoofddorp in the Netherlands.

Nestlé to accelerate innovation in China with new R&D center

Nestlé has announced the inauguration of a new Research & Development center (R&D;) in Beijing and a System Technology hub in Shenzhen.

MedTainer adopted by 12 LPs; US market next in line

MedTainer announced that 3 more Canadian Licensed Producers have adopted the MedTainer, bringing the number of LPs using MedTainers as either a packaging or promotional unit to 12.

True Leaf unveils new brand identity and product innovations

True Leaf Medicine International, a leading global cannabis and hemp wellness brand for pets, has launched a new brand identity, redesigned logo and product innovations that reflect its commitment to be the most trusted cannabis-for-pets brand.

Lifeway Foods unveils updated brand look

Lifeway Foods, a supplier of the probiotic fermented beverage known as kefir, has unveiled an updated brand look, which is the company’s first major redesign in over 10 years.

Inside Burgopak, the firm that packages Wimbledon tickets and medical cannabis joints

Burgopak has created packaging for the Wimbledon tennis tournament, PS3 virtual reality video game EyePet and toy manufacturer Hornby

How to beat plastic pollution with technology, by SAP Leonardo boss Stephen Jamieson

As proposals to make plastic pollution a thing of the past, we speak to the head of SAP Leonardo UK and Ireland Stephen Jamieson, who believes that technology can help make these policies a reality

SIG opens tech center in China for new product development

SIG, a provider of aseptic packaging systems and solutions, has opened a new tech center for development and implementation of new product concepts and market-ready packaging solutions.

Silgan Dispensing to reveal new solutions to address evolving customer and consumer needs

Silgan Dispensing, a global leader in the design, development and distribution of highly engineered pumps and sprayers in the beauty, home and garden markets, will highlight several of its latest innovations at ADF&PCD; Paris, the world’s only dedicated event for the aerosol, dispensing, perfume and cosmetic packaging community, Jan. 30-31.