Dairy

Convergence of packaging and processing at Pack Expo 2010

New pavilions are on tap, and an expanded show focuses on Total Manufacturing Solutions. Packagers and processors from around the globe can use the show to enhance operational excellence across the production line, speed new product commercialization, and grow brand sales.

November 25, 2009

Beverage: Page 166

Sustainability

Study supports green benefits of reusability for water delivery systems

Reduce first, then recycle is the message of a new study that measures the sustainability impact of drinking water systems, including tap water, refillable containers, and bottled water.

November 20, 2009

Beverage

Sealed with a kiss: Hershey's increases usage occasions

Yet another food-related consumer packaged goods company sees opportunity for new sales by adopting the single-serve packaging format, thereby increasing portability.

November 19, 2009

Flexibles

Contract packaging looks strong in Europe

Budelpack Poortvliet BV, a leading contract packager in the fast-moving consumer goods category, has announced significant investments in stand-up pouch and stick-pack packaging lines. Brand owners use services like that provided by this Dutch firm to launch new products quickly and efficiently.

November 19, 2009

Sustainability

DuPont Packaging announces call for entries for 22nd DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation

Seeking breakthroughs in packaging innovation, sustainability and waste/cost reduction, DuPont Packaging announced the call for entries in the 22nd DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, the industry’s longest running, independently-judged competition. The deadline for entries is Feb. 12, 2010.

November 18, 2009

Recycling

PLMA Show, like the private label market, is booming

First time observations from show floor—packaging still has a long way to go.

November 16, 2009

Containers

Amid cheese's slump--an opportunity?

The recession has hit cheese sales hard, but how about refocusing marketing efforts on single-serve snack packaging? The same idea revitalized soup sales.

November 13, 2009

Flexibles

Global view of aseptic packaging

A new study reports that aseptically packaged products have grown by more than 6% since 2003. Asia, at 13% annually, has grown fastest.

November 13, 2009

Containers

Pharmaceuticals: 'Fragmented' future with regulatory benefits?

PAs the focus changes from blockbuster drug development to more targeted therapies, pharmaceutical firms and the FDA could work more closely.

November 10, 2009

Beverage

Whiskey bottle appears to pulsate to the beat

Ballantine launches a bar bottle with illuminated graphic equalizer that reacts to sound!

November 10, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Exhibitions are in flux

Say goodbye to ISA Expo and, likely, the Worldwide Food Expo. Shifts in strategic thinking have caused exhibition sponsors to reshape the shows they produce.

November 10, 2009

Containers

Tiger Beer uses packaging and "blogosphere" to stand out

Case study illustrates how this Asia-Pacific beer reinvented itself by tapping into the internet to win over key influencers.

November 9, 2009

Dairy

Worldwide Food Expo 2009 posts great success

Event drew over 21,000 total attendees and 6,500 qualified buyers.

November 5, 2009