Beverage

Hawaiian brewer has multipacks covered

Maui Brewing views 'extremely successful' dust covers as a must for consumers.

November 25, 2008

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Closures

Composite cans coming of age in infant formula

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Spiral-wound paperboard containers give category new wrinkle while also providing strength, barrier, and aroma and taste preservation.

November 10, 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

Recycling

Wet-strength labels

M-real Consumer Packaging launched two wet-strength label papers for returnable beer and beverage bottles.

November 2, 2008

Recycling

Wet-strength labels

M-real Consumer Packaging launched two wet-strength label papers for returnable beer and beverage bottles.

November 2, 2008

Flexibles

Premium, with a taste of whimsy, clarifies brownies brand

Strategies for successful package design and marketing

November 2, 2008

Secondary Packaging

A clear line for wine

California winery halves pallet handling times with an automatic stretch wrapping system.

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

Recycling

Bone health in a juice bottle

In July 2008, Cincinnati-based Elations Co., began national rollout of its line of juice-based dietary supplement drinks in 8-oz Heat-Tek® PET bottles from Ball Corp. (www.ball.com).

November 2, 2008