Easysnap Technology’s semi-rigid single-dose packages for liquid and creamy substances are designed to open by folding it in half with the use of a single hand — completely dispensing the contents in a precise, clean and waste-free way, without packaging pieces to tear, discard or unscrew.

Essentra Tapes has combined the benefits of easy opening and enhanced branding with its latest printed tear tapes for Tosama, a leading European provider of sanitary products.

Global shortages of medical face masks have led consumers to find creative ways to make their own, while some manufacturers of luxury goods have changed gear to help fight the shortage — by manufacturing medical supplies themselves.

During the last week of February, hand sanitizer sales in the U.S. were up by 300% compared to the same week a year earlier, according to market research from Nielsen.