Jim GeorgeBeverageFoil, rich colors strengthen Wisk's brand cuesLaundry detergent is an aisle in the store with a lot of visual "noise."November 13, 2010FlexiblesRecyclable holographic effect puts the 'wow' in Gillette razorThe "trifecta" in package design today is a package that delivers sales results for a brand while also being environmentally friendly and reducing materials use and costs.November 13, 2010RecyclingCompeting with the big brands as a niche cosmetics playerJill Tomandl, vice president of global product/package development and package design, discusses the approach behind Glendale, CA-based Stila Cosmetics' fun and quirky packaging, sustainability, and how vendors have helped reduce time to shelf.November 12, 2010Additives, coatings & inksAmpacet Corporation : Ampacet masterbatch protects against UV light damageAmpacet Corp.Fewer additive migration problems are noted; masterbatch provides an option to brand owners concerned with off-taste, discoloration, or decreased product performance.November 8, 2010Controls & Machine ComponentsNulogy brings new quality control system to contract packagingPackManager Quality Control could help more co-packers efficiently break into automation of their facilities.November 8, 2010HomeXennia unveils new inkjet printing systemXennia Sapphire inkjet system is an option that delivers just-in-time custom digital printing, thereby allowing for reduced inventories and faster market response times.November 6, 2010Protective/transport packagingEco-friendly option comes to protective packagingLaminations' UCrate provides shaped channels that provide strength, protection, and recyclability in protecting tubes and glass products.November 6, 2010Additives, coatings & inksDow Chemical Co.: Dow Chemical introduces two polymersDowSealution targets easy-open packages, and Amplify TY focuses on multilayered structures. Both are being marketed to food and beverage customers.November 6, 2010SustainabilityUnilever display shrinks footprint using Sonoco's design softwareA redesigned floorstand wing unit for Vaseline Sheer Infusion body lotion reduces paperboard use by 50% without any loss in branding appeal in stores.November 3, 2010FlexiblesRollprint Packaging Products, Inc: New Rollprint film line improves barrier, transparency, processingPAXXUSThe transparent barrier film runs at very high speeds and provides strong shelf presence without sacrificing sealing or barrier properties.November 3, 2010Previous PagePage 9 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
