Unit-dose products

Mar 8th, 2011

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Labetalol HCI 200mg and 300mg tablets, Nateglinide 60mg and 120mg tablets, and Vitamin D 1.25mg softgel capsules are now part of a line of more than 300 stockkeeping units that are part of the company's cardiovascular and circulatory unit-dose products. All are bar-coded to the dose level, support extended shelf life, offer color-coded labels, and “tall-man” lettering to distinguish products for dispensing.

American Health Packaging

American Health Packaging

Nutra Pack Launch

Nutraceutical Packaging Equipment Company, Nutra-Pack Systems, Launches

Nutra-Pack’s solutions are designed for a wide variety of nutraceutical applications, including gummies, blisters, solid dose tablets, capsules, and softgels, liquids and powders.

In 2020, the natural and organic products industry grew to $259 billion.

Update on the Natural and Organic Market Today

In 2020, the natural and organic products industry grew to $259 billion, an increase of 12.7%, with sales on track to pass $300 billion by 2023.

Orgain has grown to include an expansive line of nutritional products.

Orgain Grows with New Plant-Based Nutrition Powder

Orgain's packaging is guided by sustainability and reducing environmental impact. With the recent introduction of Superfoods + Immunity Up! ™ to its expansive line of nutrition products, the brand has accelerated its positive growth over the last decade.

ADP technology is intended to create a vial lining for moisture-sensitive products such as diagnostic test strips.

Airnov: Vial with ADP Technology for Use in Automated Fill Lines

The HAT IN vial with integrated ADP insert is designed to add new capabilities to Airnov’s desiccant vials.

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Major Trends in Modern Health Today

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Healthcare Packaging’s Life Science Logistics Playbook

Healthcare Packaging’s Life Science Logistics Playbook

Shipping temperature-controlled products? Get tips on preventing excursions and waste, developing a validation master plan, characterizing shipping lanes, and more.

Innovating the Plant-Based Food Category with Functional Superfoods

Lavva is growing its brand with Paleo and Keto-certified plant-based yogurts and milk products.

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Industry Snapshot: Organic and Natural Products

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Climate Change Interest Isn’t Ideology, It’s Economics

Economics is the new driver of climate change initiatives, according to Reusable Packaging Association. Attention to packaging selection and management can not only help reduce negative sustainability impacts, but also create new value streams.

Heights e-com shipper

Smart Supplement Shipper is Letterbox-Friendly, Sustainable

Brain health company Heights launches its D2C supplement product in a unique bottle and shipper made from bio-based materials that together measure less than one inch deep.

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Healthcare Market Equipment Investments Poised for Growth in 2021

Personal care and pharmaceuticals /medical devices are two markets that, not surprisingly, are holding their own and even expecting growth during COVID-19.

Country Life Supplements

Beauty Supplement Line Reimagined to the ‘Maxi’

A package design for Country Life’s line of supplements for skin, hair, and nails uses simplicity, high-quality artwork, and pops of color to highlight the brand’s premium cosmetic benefits.

This filler/capper can be configured to run wide range of cosmetics just by adding or removing modules.

IIoT Gives Cosmetics Packaging a Makeover

We asked C&BC packaging veteran Dave Hoenig to scour the aisles of PACK EXPO Las Vegas to see what trends he felt were notable. Industry 4.0 and connected packages stood out as potentially leaving a mark on the industry.

Origin Almond almond juice bottles

Two Exceptional Brands Each Gifted with 0.5M Free Closures

A medical food for chemo/radiation patients and a low-sugar, carb, and calorie cold-pressed almond juice impress judges of Silgan Closures’ first Free Closures for a Year competition.

TriFlex “to promote joint health,” comes as functional beverage, functional food in the form of soft chews, and caplets. Cartons, rigid containers with tamper-evident seals, and flexible pouches offer the consumer a variety of packaging and delivery systems. PMMI’s research predicts the move from rigid containers to flexible pouches, but there are still plenty of vitamin bottles on the shelf at GNC.

E-Commerce and Personalization Drive Packaging Changes in Nutraceuticals

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FDA Finds Asbestos in Baby Powder, Recall Ensues

Johnson & Johnson recalled thousands bottles of their famous baby powder after the FDA found trace amounts of asbestos.

Stick Packs and Flexible Pouches Gaining Momentum in Nutraceuticals Market, but Glass Still Best for Some Products

Stick Packs and Flexible Pouches Gaining Momentum in Nutraceuticals Market, but Glass Still Best for Some Products

Millennials and baby boomers experiencing pill fatigue are growing the market for vitamins and other supplements, as well as functional foods and beverages.

Consumers Want Sustainable Nutraceuticals Packaging, but Shelf-Life Blurs the Picture

Consumers Want Sustainable Nutraceuticals Packaging, but Shelf-Life Blurs the Picture

New study from PMMI Business Intelligence on the growth of the nutraceuticals markets says consumers are driving manufacturers towards recyclable packaging in pouches, but manufacturers are calling for a shelf life of at least two years.

Nutraceutical Packaging Borrows Inspiration from Other Markets

Nutraceutical Packaging Borrows Inspiration from Other Markets

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, “2019 Nutraceuticals Market Assessment,” looks at vitamins and other supplements as well as functional foods and beverages.

Live from Natural Products Expo East: from Keto Cookies and CBD-Infused Cotton Candy to “Hempaceuticals,” It’s All Here

More than 30,000 attendees are in Baltimore this week where branding and packaging take center stage to communicate the many benefits of functional foods, beverages, supplements and beauty products.

More in Nutraceuticals/functional

Looking for an answer to your nutraceutical packaging challenge? Make plans to visit Healthcare Packaging EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 23-25 for the latest materials and machinery.

Functional Foods Make Up 36% of the U.S. Nutraceuticals Market

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence takes a deep dive on functional foods packaging trends - meeting consumer demand to move away from pills to powders and soft chews.

Grass-to-Glass Traceability and Consumer Engagement for Infant Formula Brand, Friso

Kezzler enables FrieslandCampina to reinforce transparency and build trust with Chinese consumers.

U.S. OEMs May Not be Catering to the Growing Nutraceuticals Market

U.S. OEMs May Not be Catering to the Growing Nutraceuticals Market

In a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, respondents say they often have to go overseas for smaller, more versatile machinery, and especially packaging equipment suited for pilot projects.

U.S. Nutraceutical Trends: Personalization

U.S. Nutraceutical Trends: Personalization

Personalization is an emerging trend in the supplement industry. Related, longer-term trends are digitization and genetically-targeted nutrition, says a new Business Intelligence study from PMMI.

Gut Connection Launches with a Stand-Out Package Design

Country Life enters the emerging prebiotic category with the launch of Gut Connection, which the company calls a revolutionary range of supplements that leverage the latest scientific findings that connect the gut and its microbiome to individual aspects of health.

US Sales of CBD Products Reached $238 Million in 2018

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According to Nutrition Business Journal, US sales of hemp oil products containing CBD were up 57% from the previous year.

ACG Capsules' ACGcaps H+

ACG Capsules: a Line of Clean Label, Inert, and Robust HPMC Capsules

ACGcaps H+, with no gelling agent, are for hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive formulations.

U.S. retailers want shelf-stable functional foods and beverages

Large U.S. Retailers Want Shelf-Stable Functional Foods and Beverages

Retailers trying to deliver on customer demands for convenience do not want the need for refrigeration to hamper the amount of nutraceuticals they can carry, says a new PMMI study.

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International Trends in Nutraceutical Packaging

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence explores the robust growth in the nutraceutical market.

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Gottlieb Warns All CBD in Food is Illegal

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The Chewable Gummy Drives Growth in Nutraceuticals Market

The Chewable Gummy Drives Growth in Nutraceuticals Market; Powdered Mixes in Pouches and Stick Packs Offer Innovative Delivery

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The Global Market for Nutraceuticals Set for Robust Growth

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The global market for nutraceuticals will grow at 7.5% CAGR, according to a new study by PMMI Business Intelligence, from a $241 billion market in 2019 to $373 billion in 2025. In the U.S. alone, the market this year is expected to hit $79 billion in sales.