Consumer packaged goods: Page 81

Sustainability

Promoting PLA to the consumer

The claims made about PLA to consumers differ in their relevance, as well as in their susceptibility to attacks; therefore, strategic thought should go into their choice.

September 26, 2008

Sustainability

ELAU addresses machinery at Sustainable Packaging Forum

It’s far too easy to forget the critical role of packaging machinery to achieve sustainability initiatives. Is there a collaboration gap?

September 14, 2008

Containers

Shelf-set advertising is not a cognitive exercise

Eye-tracking and other methods have their place in analyzing consumer purchase behavior. Facial coding is an emerging tool for understanding consumer experiences.

September 10, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

New servo capper suits mail order pharmacies

Mail order pharmaceutical providers find a single head servo capper from New England Machinery (PACK EXPO booth S-1648) ideal for fast turnarounds and short runs.

September 8, 2008

Case/tray packing

MARQ Case Erector Bottom Sealer

MARQ’s HPE-NS-G Case Erector Bottom Sealer will work 24/7 for your production lines. This machine utilizes a horizontal case erecting method which ensures each case is erected squarely even if it’s slightly off the specifications of the box manufacturer.

September 4, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

It's 2012---Where is your resin coming from?

Smart makers and users of packaging are already closely monitoring the performance and cost of Middle East polymers and packaging products.

August 31, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Eco-friendly bags and gift packaging

August 31, 2008

Flexibles

Anti-corrosion stretch film

New Corrosion Intercept Stretch Film from Engineered Materials provides protection against corrosion to all metal products, as well as nonmetal items such as painted surfaces and synthetic fabrics.

August 31, 2008

Flexibles

Woven-mesh film bags are purr-fect for pet food

Innovative converting process results in a woven-mesh film bag that is durable, attractive, and economical for pet-food producer American Nutrition.

August 31, 2008

Flexibles

Alternatives to BPA emerge

At this time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is not recommending that anyone discontinue using products that contain BPA while we continue our risk-assessment process.

August 31, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Del Monte pounces on Meow Mix pouch line

Robotic case-loading system at Del Monte Pet Foods propels pouch production into an automated tiger.

August 31, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

August 31, 2008