Jim GeorgeContainersSoccer fans may get a kick out of new beer canSABMiller to introduce a can with a full-aperture end for the World Cup tournament. It’s recyclable, and it transforms the can into a convenient drinking cup.May 28, 2010HomeHow well do you know your Hispanic shoppers? 10 things to considerAn effective packaging strategy goes beyond a bilingual label. It considers all aspects of the package. But first, you need to study this complex and emotional group.May 27, 2010Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materialsPersonna M5 shaving system earns AmeriStar AwardSupply chain collaboration leads to a clamshell design that puts the package on a par with American Safety Razor’s five-blade, state-of-the-art product.May 25, 2010Cosmetics/Personal careLuxe Pack panel: Innovation essential for keeping shoppers interestedWith cash-strapped consumers watching every penny, luxury brands will need to explore every possibility to engage them and move beyond their cynicism.May 25, 2010HomePrivate-label product introductions outstripping national brands‘Benefit loyalty is replacing brand loyalty,’ Mintel exec tells Food Marketing Institute Show audience. ‘Consumers want their needs met.’May 25, 2010Contract packagingFive benefits of kit packagingKitting is a growing service of contract packagers. Kits help retailers meet retailers’ needs for continual product refreshing and alternative unit-of-sale packages.May 21, 2010Consumer packaged goodsResearch: Label adhesives can migrate and contaminate food inside a packageSpanish research team bases finding on studies of four acrylic adhesives and 11 compounds found in them.May 20, 2010Cosmetics/Personal careTopshop among brands bringing quirky design to cosmetics, fragrancesRoughly drawn illustrations and smudges are among the line’s visual elements. There’s also a trend toward looking to other categories for design inspiration.May 17, 2010SustainabilityResearch: Wine, over time, doesn't hold up as well in plastic bottles or bag-in-box packagingResearchers in France find that white wine loses freshness, taste within six months in single-layer and multilayer PET bottles and bag-in-box. Red wine also loses some stability.May 14, 2010Sustainable PackagingOFF THE SHELF: Method's 8x concentrated detergentCleaning products maker Method has gone green big time by coming up with an 8x concentrated laundry detergent. Jim George delivers a few observations about the packaging of this clever product.May 14, 2010Previous PagePage 17 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 ContentEngineered Liquid Mixing Systems Increase Process
