Coding, Printing & Labeling

EPCglobal's view

What you should know about RFID and packaging: An interview with Sue Hutchinson, EPCglobal North America's director of industry adoption, at the EPC Connection event in early October.

October 30, 2007

Cosmetics/Personal care: Page 63

Reusable/Returnable

On packaging, patents, and protection

Packaging personnel need knowledge and readiness to maximize their contributions in corporate battles over patents.

October 30, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

Keeping on top--staying ahead

The packaging scene has always been complex and technically challenging. But now that the endlessly complex and sometimes contradictory requirements of sustainability have landed in our laps, packaged goods companies and the suppliers they rely on have it tougher than ever.

October 4, 2007

Confection/Candy

Fiber laser system

The new e-SolarMark FL fiber laser marking system from Matthews provides on-the-fly or stationary permanent high-quality small-character marking/coding of metallized or plastic materials, such as packaging foils.

October 4, 2007

Labels

Smart packaging--gaining traction in the marketplace

The promise of smart packaging has always been impressive. Now, at last, some pretty intriguing commercial applications are starting to surface.

October 3, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

AroMetrics packs refreshed

A good-looking and good-smelling package redesign for Valvoline car fresheners cuts through the ‘noise’ at retail.

October 3, 2007

Containers

On-call product inspection: A 911 response to your packaging emergency

Having X-ray, metal detection, and checkweighing capabilities for your packaged goods are as close as a phone call away and may cost less than you think.

September 26, 2007

Sustainability

Does media 'think smart' about packaging?

USA Weekend’s ‘ThinkSmart, The Green Issue’ presented a negative, one-sided view.

September 25, 2007

Closures

The right TLC defines the 'Herbal Girl'

Procter & Gamble is infusing the power of design across the company. The restaging of Herbal Essences is one example. The brand is again on target, and sales are up.

September 5, 2007

Sustainability

Sustainable PET film forms 'tented-blister' three-pack

Soap products company strives to keep environment clean with innovative multi-pack structure.

September 5, 2007

Soups/Condiments/Sauces/Spices/Dips/Dressings

Tried and true is alive and kickin'

For brands that have earned icon status, the single most powerful marketing tool is an identity that synthesizes authenticity and relevance.

September 5, 2007

Cosmetics/Personal care

Accurate application is the key

American Supplement Technologies finds a labeler that applies full wraparound pressure-sensitive labels to a rectangular bottle of tanning lotion.

September 5, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

Field Guide to Sustainable Packaging due out soon

Editor’s Note: Convinced that the need for reliable information and insight on the subject of sustainable packaging has never been greater,

September 5, 2007