Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Evaluating in-mold labeling

How does this method of decoration stack up as an option?

July 26, 2010

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Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

New breed of blister pack for trimmer line

Desert Extrusion patents a new vinyl packaging design that addresses the previous package’s unfortunate tendency to behave like a jack-in-the-box.

July 3, 2010

Sustainability

EU regulations spur more sustainable pack design

For U.S. circuit-board maker Ulticom, the cost of doing business in Germany entails the redesign of its packaging for a more efficient structure.

July 2, 2010

Sustainability

Building a better box through minerals

New limestone-coated composite carton for organic bath and body products lends spa-like luxury to gift set with a down-to-earth footprint.

July 2, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Report paints positive picture for future of compostable packaging

When Frito-Lay launched the new snack bag for its SunChips brand last April, it introduced compostable packaging to the mainstream.

July 1, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Avandia controversy escalates

One Senator and one member of Congress are calling on the FDA to pull from the market the diabetes drug Avandia because of safety concerns. It’s the latest flare-up of a firestorm of controversy--and a window into several important issues.

July 1, 2010

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Industry watch

July 1, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Dole opts for all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags

Dole Fresh Fruit, a subsidiary of Dole Food Co., Inc., headquartered in Westlake Village, CA, now is using all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags to ship some of its fruit and vegetable products within North America.

July 1, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Front & back labeling system

Model 1600 front & back labeling system from LSI, a division of Pro Mach, includes a heavy-duty top hold down and can be equipped with optional infeed systems.

June 30, 2010

Additives, coatings & inks

Pro Mach receives 2010 Manny Green Award

Pro Mach has been awarded the first ever 2010 Manny Green Award from Cincy Magazine this month for manufacturing initiatives and product innovations that helped customers improve package sustainability.

June 16, 2010

Flexibles

Plastic prefillable syringe systems

New biopharmaceuticals, rising production costs, at-home convenience, and safety are driving the need for break-resistant, silicone-free prefilled syringes.

June 11, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Aldi to put carbon footprint info on labels

The move will begin later this year with some of the grocer’s own-brand products on store shelves in Australia.

June 10, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FTC targets Snap, Crackle and Pop for health claims on Rice Krispies

Package claims cereal “now helps support your child’s immunity.”

June 7, 2010