Closure with scoop-retention mechanism

Nov 7th, 2011

Hp 20028 Weatherchem Mega Hr

MegaFlap™ closure system is for large containers that are bulky, heavy, and hard to handle. For use in nutraceutical powders and other applications. Scoop clips to the inside of the lid with an audible snap; scoop is easy to retain and does not fall into product in the container.

Weatherchem Corp.

Weatherchem | Mold-Rite Plastics |Stull Technologies

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.

Packaging for Origin Almond’s almond juice includes an HPP-compatible 38-mm HDPE closure in the company’s signature yellow color.

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

E-Commerce is necessitating a movement away from rigid plastic and glass containers, while personalized supplement packs gain steam.

Baby Powder / Image: Flickr

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.

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

US Sales of CBD Products Reached $238 Million in 2018

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.

Nutraceuticals / Image: DSM

International Trends in Nutraceutical Packaging

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

CBD Food and Beverage / Image: born2invest

Gottlieb Warns All CBD in Food is Illegal

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb warned consumers that adding cannabidiol droplets to food and beverage is not yet legal.

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

According to a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, consumers around the world are suffering from pill fatigue and are seeking non-pharmaceutical functional foods and beverages that supply all of their nutritional health needs.

The Global Market for Nutraceuticals Set for Robust Growth

The Global Market for Nutraceuticals Set for Robust Growth

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.

More in Nutraceuticals/functional

92% Say Increased CBD Usage, Changing Regs, and E-commerce are Driving Nutraceutical Market in U.S.

92% Say Increased CBD Usage, Changing Regs, and E-commerce are Driving Nutraceutical Market in U.S.

New study from PMMI Business Intelligence covers vitamins and supplements as well as functional foods and beverages.

Nutraceuticals / Image: Onorach

Nutraceuticals See Growth From Functional Food and Beverages

A new PMMI Business Intelligence report says consumers are turning to non-medical products to stay healthy and packaging is following the trend.

Nutraceutical Industry Report

Functional Foods and Beverages Help Drive Growth for Nutraceuticals Market

The industry has traditionally borrowed packaging styles from the pharma and food & beverage industries. According to a new report from PMMI Business Intelligence, the nutraceutical market is moving away from rigid plastic and glass containers toward portable stick packs and flexible pouches.

Boiron Homeopathic Products / Image: Boiron

France Will Stop Funding Homeopathic Products

Following advice from a health panel, France will stop funding homeopathic pills and tinctures at the start of 2021.

Welly Bravery Badges Assorted Flex Fabric Floral Pattern Bandages

Co-Creator of Method and Olly Disrupts the First Aid Category

Dynamic, vibrant new first aid brand Welly, ‘for life fully lived,’ turns products such as bandages into ‘badges of honor,’ packaging them in reusable, stackable tins in a range of bold prints, patterns, and colors.

Omega Design Corporation's CDFI Canister Feeder

Omega Design Corp.: CDFI Canister Feeder for Desiccants

Auto-Indexing machine dispenses canister desiccants into containers for pharma and nutraceutical applications.

Presenter, Jennifer Zeman, Director, Proactive Worldwide, Inc.

Nutraceuticals Market Webinar: Aug 15

Consumers suffering from “pill fatigue” seek healthy alternatives in the growing market of vitamins & supplements, functional beverages, and functional foods.

FDA Says Weight Loss Supplement Could Cause a Miscarriage

The Agency warns that an ingredient in certain weight loss and energy supplements may lead to a miscarriage.

Company’s Ecoslide-OTC paperboard package eliminates need for larger peel/push blister packs.

Keystone Folding Box Co.: Paperboard Pack Cuts 50% of Plastic

Company’s Ecoslide-OTC paperboard package eliminates need for larger peel/push blister packs.

Homeopathy Pills / Image: Getty

Canada Discontinues Homeopathic Aid for Honduras

The Canadian government announced that it will no longer fund homeopathic therapies in Honduras that are not proven to be effective.

Gripe Water / Image: KATU

Baby Gripe Water Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

The FDA recalled DG Baby Gripe Water sold at Dollar General stores because an “undissolved ingredient” creates a choking hazard.

Eric F. Greenberg

FDA Supplements its Efforts

One of FDA’s goals is to see to it that consumers can trust dietary supplements. Its recent actions against companies making false claims is one step in that direction.