Additives, coatings & inks

Cool CD cover is body heat-activated

The secret surprise to the unassuming package is the use of a nontoxic, thermochromic ink from Chromatic Technologies Inc.

January 6, 2010

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Detergents/cleaners

Cause-related packaging

Profits, philanthropy, and packaging can go together nicely.

January 4, 2010

Consumer packaged goods

Personalized medicine market projected to grow 11% annually

The market for personalized medicine in the United States is already $232 billion, and it is projected to grow 11% percent annually, according “The Science of Personalized Medicine: Translating the Promise into Practice,” a new report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP that can be downloaded.

December 30, 2009

Sustainability

Nanotechnology in packaging presents rewards and risks

Nanotechnology is not without risks, but it packs potential for packaging applications and medical breakthroughs.

December 21, 2009

Detergents/cleaners

My personal favorite "package of the year"

This hand cleaner works on so many levels I have to vote it the best package I have seen this year, for both graphics and Shelf Impact! http://www.shelfimpact.com/

December 18, 2009

Consumer packaged goods

Validation insights for medical device packaging

Medical device packaging validation can be confusing, so here are a few helpful resources to guide your efforts…

December 15, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Embedding sustainable practices

A leading company that puts sustainable practices at the core of its business strategy is commonly listed on socially responsible investment indices, such as the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index—“DJSI World”.

December 8, 2009

Flexible packaging

Global collaboration enables Kraft Foods' culture change

Project-by-project, Kraft Foods’ global business units, with leadership from the company’s corporate sustainability team, are creating a culture where sustainability is a part of every package design.

December 8, 2009

Cartoning

Achieving speed to commercialization: Visual Pak's three-pronged attack

Contract manufacturer and packager touts scale, vertical integration, and personal service to grow while servicing large and small consumer product companies.

December 7, 2009

Consumer packaged goods

Veronica gets a controls makeover

Ultra Packaging uses an MLC motion controller and IndraDrive Mi integrated motor/drive system to give its cartoner a cleaner look and improved performance.

December 7, 2009

Sustainability

Healthcare packaging: Forecast 2010

An optimistic job outlook, Rx-to-OTC switches, and upbeat packaging sales predictions offer a beacon of hope for healthcare product packagers.

December 7, 2009

Protective/transport packaging

Expert analysis

December 7, 2009

Flexibles

Coca-Cola gets it, how about you?

Among the more noteworthy trends in packaged goods manufacturing over the past few years has been the push to give packaging a seat at the table.

December 7, 2009