Jim GeorgeHomeThe path to innovation at MasterfoodsMike Payne is director of snack food packaging at Masterfoods USA, a division of Mars Inc., owner of some of the nation’s most well-known confectionery brands. In a recent conversation with Packaging World, he discusses innovation and trends in packaging structures.April 3, 2007ClosuresRing-hinge protects dental polishing discsA metal tin with PP lid solves contamination concerns.March 26, 2007HomeA target for innovative packaging?A target for innovative packaging?Results of the shopper survey on private-label products may also offer some direction for package designers and materials suppliers.March 9, 2007BeverageShapely bottles add pizzazzAluminum bottles are becoming more commonplace in beer, requiring brewers to look for other decorating options to command attention on store shelves. Pittsburgh Brewing Co. is focusing on package shape as a differentiator for its Augustiner Lager brand.March 8, 2007Contract PackagingThe power of a label: Customization on a small scalePackaging for specialty stores is more than just the container that holds the product. The package must also position the brand as a premium, “available here only” purchase and fit seamlessly with the store as a brand.March 8, 2007Blisters/clamshells/skin packagingPrivate label's influence grows in non-grocery categoriesConsumer study points to ‘halo’ effect of grocery products and shift in food store shopping preferences—two trends that mean packaging will need even more impact.March 6, 2007Bakery/SnackVending pack keys rapid response on club store multipacksToday’s retailer demands continually challenge food manufacturers to innovate and respond to current in-store marketing trends. The pressure often falls to both the manufacturer and its suppliers to develop and implement solutions rapidly.February 9, 2007Contract packagingMulti-dimensional branding: Paste emphasizes attributes, store environmentRecognizing the need for a novel approach to introduce yet another product in the whitening segment, a Manhattan-based cosmetic dentist focused on brand name, package color, and the right distribution channel.February 9, 2007Contract PackagingMorton seasons dowdy category's profileVenerable salt marketer is moving its specialty salts into new packaging that leverages equities of the iconic ‘mother’ brand but also gives each new product its own personality.January 10, 2007Prepared FoodsUno cartons communicate deli-quality pizza in storeThe leading edge of in-store pizza marketing is shifting to the refrigerated aisle in supermarkets, with fresh deli pizzas, and focusing less on the freezer case.January 10, 2007Previous PagePage 42 of 51Next PageTop StoriesFilling/capping, liquid & viscousA Video Overview of Liquid Filling MachinesDelve into the world of liquid filling equipment, the unsung heroes behind your favorite beverages and more.Sustainable PackagingSustainable Packaging Trends to Watch at PACK EXPO Las VegasDigital TransformationQR Code Brings Play to Danone’s Plant-Based Kids LineSustainabilityGlobal Packaging Trends Point to a New Strategic ApproachSponsor ContentTraceability in Packaging: From Obligation to Opportunity
