Coding, Printing & Labeling

2011 Clear Choice Awards: Innovation in glass pack design recognized

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) has announced the winners of its 2011 Clear Choice Awards. Sponsored by GPI since 1989, the awards honor consumer product goods manufacturers that expand the frontiers of glass packaging design by using glass containers in innovative ways.

September 27, 2011

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Contract Packaging

Nutrition 'keys' key to Meals to Live meal packaging

Dallas-based Meals to Live takes a healthy approach to packaging graphics for its line of frozen meals marketed primarily to diabetics and other health-conscious consumers.

September 13, 2011

Prepared Foods

OFF THE SHELF: New microwaveable ready meal

Jim Butschli takes you to the kitchens of Packaging World to demonstrate a new Lean Cuisine concept for convenient microwaving of a frozen entree.

August 15, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

France embraces the 'box'

Technically speaking, it’s not a box at all, at least not in the packaging parlance of North America. Call it what you will, French consumers are nuts about this packaging concept.

August 8, 2011

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Packagers provide robotics 'wish list'

In the first-ever survey of Packaging World’s readers on their use of robotics, respondents share some of the technologies/capabilities they’d like to see from suppliers.

July 20, 2011

Prepared Foods

Microwaveable barrier pack

A new range of two-minute microwaveable meals called Pot Noodle GTi comes in a thermoformed barrier pack.

July 7, 2011

Labels

Chicken chunks use head-turning spin-concept label

Private-label is leading in innovation again

June 29, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Twist-and-lock thermoformed bowl for foodservice applications

Data sheet on twist-and-lock thermoformed bowl consists of an opaque bottom bowl and clear lockable domed lid.

June 27, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Foodservice innovation: Stock rectangular deli packaging with universal lid sizes

Data sheet from Plastic Ingenuity shows clear, thermoformed food packaging in 8-, 16, 32, and 48-oz rectangular sizes with one universal lid size.

June 27, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Cartoning/casing equipment cuts operating costs

ePoultry packager improves operating efficiencies, while slashing labor requirements and reaping rapid ROI.

May 31, 2011

Sustainability

PepsiCo rolls out recyclable and compostable foodservice cups

Five new options include fully recyclable clear plastic cups, compostable paper cups and wax cups made with plant-based materials.

May 26, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Case Study: How Hershey's thwarted SKU proliferation with hybrid palletizing solution

Detailed case study from Intelligrated highlights the drivers behind Hershey's decision to automate from manual palletizing, including high labor costs, an explosion in SKU's and pack pattern configurations, and worker safety concerns.

May 24, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Microwave pasteurization puts ready meals where consumers want them

The combination of microwave technology, a special thermoformed tray, and a patented valve designed to open or close when needed are behind this important debut.

May 17, 2011