Other Packaged Goods: Page 107

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Pharmaceutical industry continues to weather the global economic storm

Shifting strategies in the pharmaceutical sector influence employment, with mixed job results indicating that the economy remains uncertain.

March 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

New director and new directions are focus of MSU forum

At its third annual Packaging Executives Forum, The School of Packaging at MSU talks about tackling new complexities of the industry and launching the Center for Packaging Innovation.

March 7, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

A new face for Clean & Clear skincare line

In updating the packaging for its Clean & Clear line of skincare products to contemporize the brand and harmonize its global packaging structures, Johnson & Johnson says it used its consumer-recognized logo as a springboard for the design.

March 7, 2010

Consumer packaged goods

Tylenol recall points to pallets

Trace amounts of a chemical that treats wooden pallets used to transport and store the drug’s packaging shoulders the blame, according to one source.

March 6, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

Nanotechnology to grow in packaging

In HBA, household care, packaging, and leisure wear and equipment, the global market for nanotechnology is expected to reach $4,117 million by 20115.

March 5, 2010

Closures

Berlin Packaging acquires All-Pak, Inc.

Berlin Packaging, full-service supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures, announces it has completed its acquisition of All-Pak, Inc., a Pittsburgh, PA-based packaging supplier.

March 2, 2010

Closures

SC Johnson makes ingredients transparent for Hispanic consumers in US

Spanish speaking consumers now have a new website where they can get full disclosure of ingredients. By 2012, package labels will help drive them there.

March 2, 2010

Petfood/Pet Care

Eliminating pathogens in pet foods

This Wisconsin pet food manufacturer uses Hydrostatic High Pressure processing to chase pathogens from foods it makes for cats and dogs.

February 25, 2010

Containers

Challenges of designing packaging for men's "beauty" products

This growth market requires a whole new vocabulary, color palette and even distinct shelf space, “The Men’s Zone.”

February 24, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Call for entries: Greener Package Awards

Companies with packages and processes demonstrating the best practices in packaging sustainability are encouraged to enter the second annual competition from GreenerPackage.com.

February 23, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

If you're a female Brit. . .

February 19, 2010

Petfood/Pet Care

Premium Packaging Showcase featured at Sino-Pack 2010/China Drinktec 2010. . .

February 19, 2010