Consumer packaged goods

Neil Young's 'Heart of Gold' for a greener planet

New boxed CD set for musician Neil Young uses FSC-certified, carbon-neutral cover stock that fits well with the artist’s green leanings.

July 27, 2010

Consumer packaged goods: Page 54

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Evaluating in-mold labeling

How does this method of decoration stack up as an option?

July 26, 2010

Bakery/Snack

Sproxil's brand authentication technology earns IBM, MITX honors

Mobile phone technology allows users in third-world countries to determine if a packaged product is genuine or counterfeit.

July 22, 2010

Confection/Candy

International package design firm wins American award...

July 15, 2010

Consumer packaged goods

In India, food and beverage companies aim to combat rising health concerns...

July 15, 2010

Fruits/Vegetables

Disney characters encourage healthy eating...

July 15, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: FREE Master Pneumatics Catalog on CD

Get full range of industrial pneumatic and electro-pneumatic products, plus technical information and fast ordering tools.

July 14, 2010

Flexibles

30 wine label ideas, but be careful about your message!

Wine is fast losing its stodgy image. The label is becoming a more versatile marketing tool, engaging shoppers with new types of brand ‘personality.’

July 14, 2010

Flexible packaging

A package that can stand and deliver

The stand-up pouch stands tall as a versatile packaging option.

July 12, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

'openSAFETY' comes to PMMI Safety Conference

The Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group will introduce an open safety protocol that can run on any industrial network, openSAFETY, at this year’s PMMI safety conference.

July 8, 2010

Beverage

WPO--a crucial participant in the global packaging community

The World Packaging Organization was founded in 1968 on the occasion of the second Japanese International Packaging Exhibition.

July 3, 2010

Sustainability

Research: Wine doesn't hold up well in plastic bottles or bag-in-box

Some wine brands have been shifting to plastic bottles and bag-in-box formats over the past several years, citing convenience and sustainability benefits.

July 3, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pure Fishing hooked on convenience, other benefits of new packaging

Opening traditional clamshell packages is frustrating for consumers in a number of product categories, including fishing equipment.

July 3, 2010