Jim GeorgeBeverageShelf Impact! is evolving to serve you betterMore packaging professionals are recognizing that decisions made during the earliest stages of package creation can affect the entire value chain.September 9, 2010ContainersWhole Foods implements new sustainable-packaging guidelinesThe latest changes affect store-brand supplements and body care products. By the end of 2010, Whole Foods plans to have completed conversion of its Whole Body products to PCR packaging.September 9, 2010SustainabilityIce cream giving other indulgence products a licking?Category sales have been solid during a chilly economy, and green packaging appears to be one tactic that might be helping to drive sales.September 8, 2010FlexiblesU.K. dairy introduces hook-and-loop closure in cheeseFocus groups find the closure is easier to open and reseal than other fasteners for cheese packaging on the market. Consumers lacking finger dexterity will benefit.September 7, 2010ContainersChampagne industry working toward a greener bottleThe industry sets an initial goal of reducing the packaging carbon footprint 25% by 2020, with a far more ambitious longer-term objective.September 2, 2010Sustainable PackagingSustainable packaging examples remain rare in beauty productsCPG companies seem to be focusing their innovative efforts on green formulations, but little overall attention has been placed on packaging’s footprint.September 1, 2010Consumer packaged goodsBreaking the color code in packagingColor is a crucial brand communicator. Color selection requires not only savvy about your brand and your aisle, but also cultural differences. China offers some great insights.August 31, 2010DairyFalafel label design puts the fun in foodFalafel, a Middle Eastern cuisine, is a blend of chickpeas, fava beans, onions, and exotic spices.August 27, 2010Bakery/SnackFrito-Lay keeps chipping away for a better snack bagNew bags for its Sun Chips brand are a welcome innovation for sustainability, but consumer concerns have the company researching ways to soften the noisy ‘crinkle.’August 19, 2010Containers'Big mouth' plastic containers are shrinkingThose jars that are popular in club stores for bulk products are seeing reduced diameters and improved geometry to cut costs while also retaining stacking strength.August 18, 2010Previous PagePage 12 of 51Next PageTop StoriesSustainabilityGlobal Packaging Trends Point to a New Strategic ApproachNew AMERIPEN Executive director Lynn Dyer highlights global packaging trends, shifting policies, and the need for a new strategic approach to balance sustainability with industry growth.Digital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in PackagingDigital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry AdoptionWrappingLaffy Taffy Unwraps Easier-to-Open Mini Bar packagingSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
