Jim Butschli

Features Editor

Manufacturers that receive a verification request from a wholesaler/distributor or dispenser will be required to verify all serialized packages.

DSCSA focus shifts to wholesaler/distributors

Healthcare Packaging looks at the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), circa 2019, in this exclusive interview with Peter Sturtevant, Senior Director, Industry Engagement—Pharmaceuticals, GS1 US.

The new line covers the entire production process, from washing, depyrogenation and filling to stoppering, freeze drying and capping.

U.K. firm automating packaging line for leukemia drug

New integrated filling line for Porton Biopharma to help fill Erwinase, used to treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a type of cancer that particularly affects children.

Freedonia reports brick-and-mortar stores will require more retail-ready packaging to cut operation costs and remain competitive in the e-commerce age.

Retail-ready packaging predicted to rise

Freedonia reports brick-and-mortar stores will require more retail-ready packaging to cut operation costs and remain competitive in the e-commerce age.

As more states legalize medical marijuana, says a new report, the cannabis industry across the globe has grown more than 310% in the past four years.

‘Green’ trend in cannabis packaging

As more states legalize medical marijuana, says a new report, the cannabis industry across the globe has grown more than 310% in the past four years.

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New report says returnable transport packaging is a type of reverse logistics that ensures a more efficient supply chain system with improved service quality.

Reverse logistics services in East Asia boosting returnable transport packaging demand

New report says returnable transport packaging is a type of reverse logistics that ensures a more efficient supply chain system with improved service quality.

Noting that ‘thousands of patients die every year due to improper sterilization and poor hygiene of medical equipment,’ Data Bridge’s new report examines new products that aim to kill the bugs.Shown here are sterilized surgical tools.

Developments drive medical device sterilization market

Noting that ‘thousands of patients die every year due to improper sterilization and poor hygiene of medical equipment,’ Data Bridge’s new report examines new products that aim to kill the bugs.

Shaped pouch proves integral to unique wearable breast pump

Described as the world’s first all-in-one wearable breast pump that fits inside a bra, it incorporates a doughnut-shaped pouch/bag that holds breast milk. An oval cutout in the center of the bag makes it easy to hold and fit neatly within the pump.

Endangered Species Chocolate’s 3-oz premium bars receive a package design ‘reboot’ to better align with consumer expectations.

Ethnographic research key to chocolate bar package redesign

Endangered Species Chocolate’s 3-oz premium bars receive a package design ‘reboot’ to better align with consumer expectations.

FDA’s Scott Gottlieb Resigns: According to at least one published report, his decision will be effective in ‘about a month.’

FDA’s Scott Gottlieb resigns

According to at least one published report, his decision will be effective in ‘about a month.’

The liquid can be sprayed in any position—upside-down, horizontal, vertical—and can be sprayed while running and jumping. The spray dispenses the same amount in each press on the pump.

Fit4style spray revs sports nutrition market

Portable energy spray in a replaceable pouch/sachet helps boost stamina during high-endurance workouts and sports activities.

Knorr selects glass for ambient soup line in Europe

Venerable brand takes package design cues from the chilled juice category to bring differentiation and tout the brand’s natural wholesomeness—without losing brand recognition.

Celerion uses shippers like this to deliver early-state clinical trial samples.

Shippers deliver early-stage clinical trial samples

Celerion helps its pharmaceutical manufacturer clients safely and swiftly deliver products in environmentally friendly, temperature-sensitive shipping containers.

Anthony Dellumo, Product Specialist at QProducts & Services.

Cold chain management connects pharma to food

In this First Person Q&A, Anthony Dellumo, Product Specialist at QProducts & Services, discusses thermal packaging needs in these two markets, and the booming e-commerce business and its cold chain implications.