Trends in 2014 indicate a rise in the development of private label vitamin supplements.

Convenience and ease of use in the nutraceutical packaging industry are both still major trends being watched by private label companies. With the continued rise of health concerns in the U.S. and the trend of being fit and healthy, more and more consumers are purchasing products that once only athletes used. Popular nutraceutical products, such as protein powders and vitamin supplements, are becoming...

Closures are breaking out of the standard mold and offering something that is unique for both seniors and children.

A closure that is easy to open but still child resistant at the same time? Until now, both of these features were not commonly put together into packaging. However, MRP Solutions new EZ-Safe and EZ-Grip closures offer something for the old and young. Its ergonomic “ribbed” outside provides the elderly with an easy way to grip and open the bottle at their convenience while still...

OTC medications, including healthcare packaging, comes into play on Self-Care Day

Today marks the first international Self-Care Day event in the United States. Hosted by Consumer Healthcare Products Associations (CHPA), this event highlights how over-the-counter medicines empower consumes to practice self-care and in turn save the US healthcare system $102 billion each year.

Mold-Rite Plastic’s team visits major tradeshows to see new packaging ideas

June is a busy month for the team at Mold-Rite, Weatherchem and Stull! With our growing business, it’s still important to take time out and see what the packaging world is creating.  The packaging industry is always changing and introducing the newest, greatest design.  We pride ourselves to staying on top of trends and working with our customers to create innovative packaging.

Innovative plastic closures offer easy, clean dispensing of protein powders

Trends in nutraceutical brand packaging, including plastic closures, are greatly influenced bythe demands for various products. One example of this is the nutritional powder market.

NutraFlapper® Creates Sleek, Easy-to-Use Dispensing Solution for Nutritional Supplements

Nutraceutical packaging doesn’t always deliver a positive consumer experience. Why is that so ironic? Because most consumers are buying the nutritional product to make their lives better and improve their overall health. So shouldn’t the package follow suit? Consumers of all ages should find the overall packaging, including the dispensing cap, easy to handle.

As the population continues to age, the demand for vitamins, minerals and supplements continues to grow. To appeal to this demographic, which may have limited hand function and mobility, supplement companies are utilizing bottles that incorporate a convenient dispensing closure like an easy-to-use flip top cap. Plastic cap manufacturer MRP Solutions has a variety of product lines that enhance the consumer experience, including its NutraFlapper® and NutraGen II®  flip top closures:

It is evident a growing revolution has taken place within the healthcare market overthe past few years, due to the ongoing consumer fascination with vitamins and supplements.

As some of you may already know, ‘Baby Boomers’ orchestrate 76 million Americans born between the years 1946 and 1964, with the eldest of the generation turning 65 this year. Baby boomers make up for approximately 40% of the current US population, and are projected to control 70% of the disposable income within the next five years.