Jim ButschliRecyclingPaper companies wax eloquent about wax separation processA new patented process that separates wax from corrugated cases is designed to make wax-coated boxes recyclable, and to provide supplemental fiber for paper mills.July 31, 1998HomeSmall changes deliver big-time for Pharmacia & UpjohnQuick changeover fits into P&U's global visionJune 30, 1998FlexiblesShaker cups pour into Papa John's pizza outletsNew 'shake-n-pour' lidstock on a plastic cup lets consumers shake or pour crushed pepper or parmesan cheese onto their pizza. The cup is placed into a die-cut area on corrugated pizza boxes for Papa John's pizza deliveries and carry-outs.June 30, 1998Feeding/inserting/unscramblingSmall changes deliver big-time for Pharmacia & UpjohnParts organization speeds changeoversJune 30, 1998CartoningSmall changes deliver big-time for Pharmacia & UpjohnPharmaceutical firm saves $650ꯠ/yr at its Kalamazoo, MI, packaging facility by implementing simple, yet cost-effective quick-changeover procedures on 30 packaging lines.June 30, 1998Flexible packagingPouched beverages pour into global marketsA stand-up, spouted pouch for an energy gel filled in the U.S. and sold in Japan, a first-of-its-kind milk pouch in Germany, and a stand-up frozen fruit pouch MAP-packed in Costa Rica illustrate the global power of the pouch.May 31, 1998Flexible packagingPouched beverages pour into global markets (sidebar)While it contains no liquid, Quaker Oats' new "dual pack" for its 100% Natural Granola is bound to make waves in the cold cereal category.May 31, 1998FlexiblesTrebla 'develops' pouch for U.S., foreign marketsU.S. maker of photoprocessing liquids moves to a stand-up, handled pouch pre-made in Switzerland. With its thicker LLDPE/adhesive/nylon structure, the film allows the pour-spouted pouch to better withstand shipping rigors than a previous version.May 31, 1998SustainabilityPackagers ponder global opportunities for flexiblesPackaging executives from Procter & Gamble, Nabisco and Phoenix Packaging Resources discuss flexible packaging priorities and challenges in markets around the globe.May 31, 1998FlexiblesBreakfast, mate?Ready-to-eat, single-serve combination packs pair cereal with milk (and spoon) in the refrigerated case. The 'eat-from' packs show that innovation is alive and well on both sides of the Atlantic.May 31, 1998Previous PagePage 183 of 192Next Page
