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 Views from General Mills' Gregg Stedronsky on how packaging professionals need to adapt if they hope to prosper in a world of change and volatility.
Senior research analyst and consultant M Sam Vineet of Beroe Consulting, whose U.S. offices are in Cary, NC, shares his thoughts on innovative packaging.
Cosmetics are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration with the lightest of touches.
Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2012, the second edition of the event, organized by Greener Package and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Institute for Sustainability, held in Houston, TX, in early April focused on packaging’s role in the sustainable supply chain, including the value of the Life Cycle Assessment and on packaging as a tool for reducing food waste.
Italy's Doppel Farmaceutici has made steady improvements on its twin-lane filling line for a single-dose liquid vitamin. A new filler/plugger/overcapper is the latest arrival.
High-pressure pasteurization partnership ensures safety of Nature’s Variety’s raw pet food, while catalyzing booming value-added business for cold storage provider.
International trade fair in Moscow shows packaging growth in Russia, with support from German and Italian machinery suppliers.
 A new Miami, FL, distribution center and dry-bean packing facility produces 1 million cases of bagged beans per year using three fully automated packaging lines.
Now that OPW has transitioned from the ISA/Automation Federation and has a firm friend in the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, leadership thinks it’s time to talk about deliverables.
Based on a design derived from nature, the 'fluidic muscle' is a whole new breed of actuator that could have a big impact on the sealing of flexible films.
Online ordering, proofing, and graphics asset management system helps streamline label development and production process for personal care maker Gilchrist & Soames.
A taste of Europe flavored opening day at HealthPack 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. Meanwhile, the medical device community and nurses worked to open the lines of communication to address longstanding packaging concerns.
Starter kits and packs, Walmart’s adherence package, and an innovative Slider Pack earn honors from the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council.
Oriental Brewery was so pleased with the turnkey, high-speed, highly automated can line it installed last year, it’s installing a near twin this year.
Retail-Ready Packaging continues to pick up steam in the U.S. But concerns about material costs, overall ROI, and packaging line machinability must be reckoned with.
 A brand update, with color cues for flavor, fresh product imagery, and the use of QR codes, gives Pacific Natural Foods' packaging for soup broth and non-dairy beverages a stronger, more uniform appearance on shelf.
Family vineyard uses subtle symbols in its wine label graphics and logo to express the idea of family and the legacy of its vineyard.
Keeping any group active and functioning is a simple task when approached properly.
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