Jim GeorgeHomeEditor's observations: Contract Packaging Assn. annual meetingExperts tell contract packager and CPG company attendees to get to the point quickly, that creating tension is healthy, and that good listening skills carry high value.February 25, 2011Bakery/SnackOFF THE SHELF: Safeway scores with own-brand salty snacksJim George shows a good example of an increasingly frequent development: a private-label package that out-innovates the national brands.February 17, 2011BeverageCoca-Cola wins Mobius Awards for themed packagingDesigns reflect the spirit of the Winter Games and summer activities, and take home honors in the Packaging Design category.February 9, 2011BeverageDigitally printed label lends personality to Wisconsin bistro's sauceCarmella’s Italian Bistro. When the family-owned restaurant in Appleton, WI, decided to market its popular, authentic Carmella’s House Marinara Sauce outside of the bistro, the owners concluded that the right label design was essential for conveying the personality of the restaurant, while also allowing Carmella’s sauce to stand out on shelf at four local retail outlets.February 8, 2011SustainabilitySmaller slider clip meets bacon brand's convenience, sustainability goalsIn the crowded bacon aisle, Plumrose Foods found a way to add value to its 24-oz Plumrose Hearty Country Style Thicked-Sliced Bacon through packaging, while also meeting a senior management directive to reduce energy and package material usage.February 8, 2011Contract PackagingContract packagers ready to 'Power Up!' at annual meetingContract Packaging Association plans annual meeting for Feb. 24-27 in Tucson, AZ.February 3, 2011BeverageCoors Banquet beer joins heritage packaging bandwagonBrewer’s nostalgic packaging is another sign that the trend toward designs that celebrate a brand’s past has legs with consumers.February 3, 2011Cosmetics/Personal careLaura Mercier provides custom options for cosmetics packAlternative pan inserts and lid-embellishment options create different looks for the limited-edition Luxe Color palette.January 28, 2011HomeWalmart adjusting pack sizes around pay periodsThe retailer’s plan is to reduce some pack sizes ahead of payday and then revert to larger sizes afterward, so shoppers can leverage volume purchases.January 26, 2011HomeHow to conduct your own in-store package design researchA do-it-yourself approach includes both a product and a packaging audit, as well as thinking about other ways to get your team to think about inspiration’s inspiration.January 19, 2011Previous PagePage 5 of 51Next PageTop StoriesBagging & PouchingJiffy Mix Modernizes Packaging With Flexible, Compact CellsChelsea Milling Co. found a way to replace 18 filling lines with brand new equipment with no interruption in meeting consumer demand and without laying off any of its valued employees.PMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Awards More Than $160,000 in 2025 Scholarships to Emerging Leaders in Packaging & ProcessingRoboticsAutomation Aligns Around Standards, AI, and Real-World UsePackage DesignThrough the Line Podcast: Top Episodes of 2025, #3: Tropicana Weathers Blowback from Package RedesignSponsor ContentSide-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks
