Jim GeorgeSustainable PackagingUnilever reducing package waste, adding consumer, business benefitsThe consumer products giant is building quantifiable eco-friendly benefits into its package designs. The results also are measurable at the shelf and on the bottom line.July 27, 2010HomeScotties challenge: A twist on open innovationKruger Products joins companies such as P&G, Kraft, and Kimberly-Clark in embracing packaging development tactics that ask consumers and supply chains for ideas.July 26, 2010HomeEvery Man Jack adopts a masculine lookThis brand is another sign of the growth in men’s beauty products, fueled by masculine-looking packaging. But women often are the shoppers. Will they bite?July 22, 2010HomeGreat packaging: Design that works over design that pleases?A design director makes the case that package design needs to work on a more subconscious level rather than creative teams getting caught up in a beauty contest.July 19, 2010Contract PackagingQuick-changeover packaging: Both an essential and a baneMarket drivers are making fast line changeovers a get-ahead packaging strategy. But an exclusive CP/PTIS survey finds that communication and project management deficiencies are creating headaches.July 16, 2010Bakery/SnackCampbell's has sights set on three growth areasSoup company looking to innovate in healthy beverages, baked snacks, and simple meals. Look for the level of innovation that Campbell’s used in transforming the soup aisle.July 14, 2010Flexibles30 wine label ideas, but be careful about your message!Wine is fast losing its stodgy image. The label is becoming a more versatile marketing tool, engaging shoppers with new types of brand ‘personality.’July 14, 2010FlexiblesRyt-way's acquisition: Consolidation is reawakening in contract packaging$200 million purchase of Cloud Packaging Solutions and Toll Packaging, along with scheduled tax hikes Jan. 1, may open the floodgates for more deals around the industry.July 7, 2010ContainersAriZona's high-tech bottle gives functional beverages a boostFor AriZona Beverage Co., the package is the primary method of communication with consumers, so when it introduced RESCUE Water in the functional beverage aisle, the company selected a package that both looked and performed differently from competitors' packages and also conveyed the quality of the product.July 5, 2010SustainabilityResearch: Wine doesn't hold up well in plastic bottles or bag-in-boxSome wine brands have been shifting to plastic bottles and bag-in-box formats over the past several years, citing convenience and sustainability benefits.July 3, 2010Previous PagePage 14 of 51Next PageTop StoriesDigital TransformationQR Code Brings Play to Danone’s Plant-Based Kids LineDanone brings connected packaging to its new Alpro kids range of soy beverages and yogurt in Europe, blending plant-based products with a digital game that entertains while it educates.SustainabilityGlobal Packaging Trends Point to a New Strategic ApproachDigital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in PackagingDigital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry AdoptionSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
