Flexibles

Golden Mummy awards unwrapped

The 18th annual Golden Mummy and Pyramid Awards from the Films Business of ExxonMobil Chemical were celebrated Nov. 8 during Pack Expo International.

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Closures

New glass stopper for wine closures

Another alternative to natural cork as a closure for premium wines is now being trialed in Germany.

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Beverage

Citrus growers' box tax threatened

A citrus promotion program in Florida, largely supported by a tax on each box of citrus products, is now being threatened with extinction.

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Labels

Holiday launch for three-packs

Aunt Lydia’s Italian Crème toppings are now available in multiflavor three-packs from FACT Corp., Freehold, NJ, in two packaging formats.

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Converting equipment

CMM ADDRESSES END-USER NEEDS; SEARCHES FOR CONVERTER OF THE YEAR

An upcoming forum for information exchange between packagers and converters is the Consumer Packaging & Converting Connection Event created by Converting Machinery/Materials International (www.cmmshow.com).

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Beverage

New package debut

Flowdesign helped redesign the Blue Ice Vodka bottle, lifting its profile by 2” to help it stand as tall as its competitors on the shelf.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Single-serve labels

CSPI petitioned FDA to update its labeling rules so that labels of single-serve packages and bottles clearly state how many calories are in the container.

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Beverage

Juice percentage petition

The Florida Department of Citrus may petition FDA for a new federal regulation requiring that all juice products display the percentage of juice in large type on the front label.

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Sobeys' EAS tags thwart thieves

Canadian supermarket chain uses electronic article surveillance on a variety of packages—including fresh meats—to minimize shoplifting.

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Flexible packaging

Club stores stay 'hot' with packaging a key to sales

Recent developments focus on the effective use of display pallets and new ways of reining in costs. It’s a singular outlook on “shelf impact.”

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Bio-based

BIOTA's high-water mark in sustainable packaging

Colorado-based Biota debuts spring-fed water in commercially compostable bottles molded of polylactide.

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Beverage

Biota questions answered (sidebar)

Where does the name come from?The name Biota comes from “Blame It On The Altitude,” a slogan popular in the high Rocky Mountain region where Biota makes its home.

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Containers

Vinegars veer from glass to PET

Rising resin costs don’t deter plans to please customers by making a switch from glass to plasic. ‘We may extend PET usage for some other products in our line.’

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