Bakery/Snack

Robotic case packers for Aussie bakery products

An innovative, custom-built solution for a case packing requirement at biscuit maker Arnott’s in Australia consists of four wraparound case packers installed simultaneously in the middle of 2010.

April 10, 2011

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Bakery/Snack

Display unit and the right message increase cereal sales

A test display fixture bearing a healthful product message for General Mills cereals lifted brand sales 17%, category sales 1%—and reduced shopper decision-making time.

April 9, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

USDA awards Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. first Certified Biobased Product Label on its Renewable Thermo

Renewable thermoformed produce packaging developed by Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. has earned the industry’s first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label, part of a new voluntary labeling program to help purchasers choose products made with biobased commodities.

April 7, 2011

Bio-based

SOUND OFF!

April 7, 2011

Flexibles

The global packaging press

Like editorial bookends, the Lead Off and Insiders columns in last month’s Packaging World both addressed how important it is for packaging professionals to be aware of global trends and opportunities.

April 6, 2011

Flexibles

Mars' COMBOS snacks get refreshed look

New graphics respond to consumer feedback about old-looking packaging, and also aim to improve findability on shelf.

April 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Packaging growth escalates in China

China Med and ProPak China events, recent studies point to continued growth in packaging in China, and not just for exports.

March 25, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Five lessons for building great packaging

Today’s purchasing decisions are made quickly. Here are some ideas for conveying your brand’s story while also standing out and educating consumers.

March 17, 2011

Flexibles

Taking innovation to the extreme

Product concept and package structure remain strong companions, and some recent packages take it further through waste minimization or added convenience.

March 9, 2011

Beverage

Duane Reade finds a cure in private label

The drugstore chain’s private-brand sales double as redesigned stores, repositioned brands, and feels-like-home package designs win back New Yorkers with ‘attitude.’

March 9, 2011

Beverage

Five best practices for shoring up your package's backside

The back panel is more than just a placeholder for the ingredients label. It’s an underutilized area of the package that can sell an engaging brand.

March 9, 2011

Beverage

interpack 2011: altbier, spargel, and so much more

It’s the largest packaging show in the world and will unveil a number of new pavilions, including a Save Food congress developed in cooperation with the UN.

March 8, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Medical device pathway gets touch-ups

It might soon get easier to be OK with the 510(k).

March 7, 2011