Flexibles

Gas detection revisited

The most popular test for measuring gas transmission rates is described in ASTM D3985 “Standard Test Method for Oxygen Gas Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using Coulometric Sensor.”

May 3, 2010

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA seeks comments on front-of-package labeling, shelf-tag symbols

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 28 asked for comments and information from the public and other interested parties about front-of-package nutrition labeling and on shelf tags in retail stores.

May 1, 2010

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Award-winning 2-compartment package

The winner of the Highest Achievement Award in this year's Flexible Packaging Association competition is a dual marinade-and-meat pack. Editor Pat Reynolds puts it through the paces in this Off The Shelf Video.

April 8, 2010

Beverage

A brief message

A brand-owner should never give short shrift to the package design brief.

April 7, 2010

Flexibles

It's always been done that way!

Is there a phrase or saying that absolutely drives you crazy? For me it is “It’s always been done that way.”

April 3, 2010

Beverage

HACCP advice for packaging makers

When the subject is HACCP, what’s a maker of food packaging to do?

April 1, 2010

Flexibles

Convenience foods to drive frozen food packaging

Demand for frozen food packaging is projected to climb 3.7% per year to $6.8 billion by 2013.

March 31, 2010

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

How the new generation of weigh price labelers enable agile packaging

How the newest generation of weigh price labelers' connectivity to modern networks and database technology enable a more nimble and flexible operation, according to a new white paper from Ossid.

March 25, 2010

Contract Packaging

Powerful emotions surface as packaging pros weigh in on economic uncertainty

The impact of the 2009 economy evoked strong emotions among salary survey respondents who expressed everything from despair over lost jobs to enthusiasm about new opportunities.

March 16, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

March is National Nutrition Month--read your labels carefully!

American Dietetic Association offers help navigating food labels—more consumer confusion.

March 10, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Flexible packaging provides award-winning benefits

The Gold award winners in FPA’s 2010 Achievement Awards competition are notable for their structural, graphic, and environmental benefits.

March 9, 2010

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Pharmaceutical industry continues to weather the global economic storm

Shifting strategies in the pharmaceutical sector influence employment, with mixed job results indicating that the economy remains uncertain.

March 8, 2010

Containers

Portable "Sushi Popper" ultimate convenience food?

Uses for tubes have grown in the past few years, but this package may smell a little fishy!

February 26, 2010