Closures

Private brands--a new balance of power?

Retailers’ brands are creating distinctive identities via design. But at least one expert says the job isn’t finished, thereby providing opportunities across the board.

December 7, 2009

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Sustainability

Featured discussions

December 7, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Towards a smart approach to smart packaging

Last month, we looked at the status of RFID and packaging. This month, we need to look towards the future—and it is indeed promising.

December 7, 2009

Dairy

PACK EXPO 2010 to be One Powerful Show

New Pavilions, Expanded Show Focuses on Total Manufacturing Solutions.

December 2, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

European study confirms what we already know--enough already--green is here to stay!

Nine countries across Europe confirm that there is a “big move” to sustainable packaging solutions. Why is this even news any more?

December 2, 2009

Tamper-evident machinery

Gerresheimer highlights drug delivery products made of glass and plastic

Comprehensive ranges - interesting specialist lecture: the Group provides an overview with lots of background information.

December 1, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Package Machinery's Kate Putnam--a 2009 Top Woman Entrepreneur

Package Machinery Company, Inc. announces that its President, Katherine Putnam, has been chosen as a Top Woman Entrepreneur 2009 by Work Life Matters magazine.

December 1, 2009

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

Bakery/Snack

How packaging project can impact economy

Fascinating political and socio-economic look at government officials in Brunei in Malaysia initiating a project to brand and package local bakery delicacies for market in other countries.

November 23, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Case loading reimagined?

Speeds to 30 cases/min on delicate product such as potato chips and other salty snacks.

November 23, 2009

Bakery/Snack

Strive to innovate PLMA audience told

Don't view the current economic slump merely as a window to build short-term sales, but rather strive to change consumer behavior and build shopper loyalty by understanding your customers and their needs over the longer term.

November 20, 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

Sustainability

Coke's PlantBottle Makes Debut

The Coca-Cola Company goes commercial with its new plant-based PET bottle, containing up to 30% renewable resources, with a goal of producing 2 billion bottles by year-end 2010.

November 16, 2009