Sustainability

Economic concerns battle convenience for supremacy

Escalating oil costs have an impact on both packagers and consumers, driving new food and beverage packaging trends. But convenience is still top-of-mind for many.

December 3, 2008

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Sustainable Packaging

The fourth annual Sustainable Packaging Forum

The fourth annual Sustainable Packaging Forum this September in Denver upheld the event’s past level of program excellence.

December 3, 2008

Beverage

Education in the Spotlight at Pack Expo Intl.

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Education and educators were in the spotlight at Pack Expo Intl. on Sunday with a series of press events and meetings.

November 9, 2008

Flexible packaging

High-capacity line supports sweetener launch

A breakthrough all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener from Cargill, Truvia is packed in a unique, hooded carton on a custom line that produces nearly 300 million sachets/year.

November 2, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Wrigley bursts bubble on traditional gum packs

5 brand’s envelope cartons engage young adults with plenty of ‘cool’ power. Here's how Wrigley did it.

November 2, 2008

Beverage

Focus groups without packaging input: Out of focus?

Focus groups can’t fulfill their potential as a packaging research methodology without the proper role of the packaging professional.

November 2, 2008

Beverage

Vision system brings accuracy and safety

Robotic drum-filling equipment relies on a machine vision system to remove screw closures, fill drums, and replace the closures after filling.

November 2, 2008

Flexibles

How to succeed in the new 'Store-as-Brand' world

Identify category gaps, make your package a disruptive force, and look again at structure. The goals are offering meaningful value and cementing deep consumer relationships.

November 2, 2008

Controls & machine components

Knockin' on the door

My pals at sister magazine Automation World have focused a lot of their editorial attention lately on wireless technologies.

November 2, 2008

Flexibles

New Sharpie packs have the write (green) stuff

Switch to a theft-resistant paperboard lamination provides sustainability improvements.

November 2, 2008

Beverage

Spirits bottles celebrate contemporary artists

Edgy artwork from nine emerging artists decorates limited-edition bottles of 1800 Tequila.

November 2, 2008

Closures

Interlocking bottles blend face and body tanning

New bronzing tan-accelerator line Body Drench 2 Timer provides products for both the face and body in a single-footprint, dual-container package.

November 2, 2008

Digital Transformation

Smart technology illuminates spirits

Bathed in a shimmering, green light, bottles of Beam Global Spirits & Wine’s Hornitos tequila are said to be igniting excitement for the brand in bars across the country.

October 4, 2008