Arnie OrloskiPrepared FoodsWhoops labels communicate refreshmentA new fruit-based drink line in Brazil, Whoops, has been launched by Norim indústria e Comércio Ltda, São Paolo, with the help of Prodesmaq Ind. Gráphica Ltda., in the same city.March 31, 2004Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materialsDVD case now for softwareWhen Eidos looked to package its multi-disc game software, Commandos 3: Destination Berlin and Deus Ex: Invisible War for North America, it selected the slim triple Alphapak from Nexpak.March 31, 2004LabelsEPCglobal picks co-chair for RFID groupEPCglobal Inc. selected radio-frequency identification pioneer, Dr. Harley Heinrich, chief RFID technologist of Intermec Technologies Corp., to co-chair the work group charged with completing a draft standard for C1G2, or UHF Generation 2.March 31, 2004FlexiblesFilm-laminated cartons deliver for P&GProcter & Gamble improves moisture barrier in its dry detergent cartons by shifting from a lacquer coating to film/paperboard lamination.March 31, 2004FlexiblesFilm-laminated cartons deliver for P&G (sidebar)Adhesive vital to convertersMarch 31, 2004Contract PackagingOutsourcing to CPs growsThe use of contract packagers expands, according to a survey of 200 representatives of end users. Satisfaction with service has improved.March 31, 2004HomeOutsourcing to CPs grows (sidebar)MethodologyMarch 31, 2004FlexiblesMetallized bread 'bags' top AIMCAL honorFrom Celplast, a metallized low-density polyethylene bag for Dempster’s sliced white bread won the Peter Rigney Product of the Year award in the annual competition of the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators.March 31, 2004BeverageMiller pioneers Fridge Packs for beerMiller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft are the first two beer brands now in the marketplace in the refrigerator-friendly 12-packs called the Fridge Pack (see "Coke canner rolls out ‘fridge-friendly’ pack" in a previous issue of Packaging World).March 31, 2004ClosuresGrolsch handles new 12-pack for bottlesDriven by U.S. market growth, Dutch brewer Grolsch will be introducing a new 12-pack wraparound carton for its bottles, beginning in April.March 31, 2004Previous PagePage 9 of 40Next PageTop StoriesBio-basedCompostable Packaging Finds Its FootingLeah Ford of CJ Biomaterials discusses how compostable materials like PHA can gain credibility through proven performance, strict certification, and better education for both consumers and policymakers.Reusable/ReturnableWild Introduces Refillable Roll-On Deodorant to U.K. MarketRecyclingColgate & Amazon Turned Recycling Data into Insight; Now Other CPGs Can, TooRecyclingThrough the Line Podcast: Kopu Water Brings Aluminum Bottles to Luxury HotelsSponsor ContentInnovative packaging solutions
