Detergents/cleaners

P&G uses packaging as part of social sustainability program

October 5, 2009

Other Packaged Goods: Page 116

Recycling

U.K.'s Tesco diverts 100% of waste from landfill

October 5, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

When packaging and labeling help fight drug counterfeits

In the Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing battle against counterfeit drug products, the latest FDA guidance is aimed directly at packaging techniques.

October 5, 2009

Beverage

Centuries-old wine company embraces automation

Despite having a history that dates back to 1637, Folsom, CA’s Gekkeikan Sake (USA) embraces automated technology to ensure future growth, explains Bill Piper, Gekkeikan’s vice president of production.

October 5, 2009

Flexibles

Films for roll-fed shrink labeling

Dow Chemical’s OPTICITE™ Label Films for roll-fed shrink labels are available in two styles: OPTICITE™ 48 Roll-Fed Shrink Label Film and OPTICITE™ 61 Roll-Fed Shrink Label Film.

October 4, 2009

Labels

Senator Al Franken pushes for labeling disclosure

Minnesota Democrat introduces bill for household cleansers to fully disclose all ingredients on product labels, like food and most cosmetics.

October 2, 2009

Sustainability

Unisource Worldwide: Environmentalism means fun and games for Unisource

September 30, 2009

Flexible packaging

Ampac: Greener grass-seed packaging

September 30, 2009

Flexibles

Bryce Corp.: One-third renewably sourced bag is a step in the right direction

September 30, 2009

Sustainability

KW Plastics: Caps off to Aveda's PCR use and material collection program

September 30, 2009

Flexibles

'Game-changing' green innovations win Greener Package Awards

The first-ever Greener Package Awards prove that sustainable packaging has hit the mainstream, with innovations that promise to change the face of packaging forever.

September 30, 2009

Cosmetics/Personal care

Private label "grows up" for beauty salon market

Once thought as low cost alternative to national brands, private label partners allow salon owners to launch personalized brands, extending their marketing identity.

September 29, 2009

Household/Automotive

75 cpm high speed case erector

See this video clip of the VCE Vertical Case Erector from Wayne Automation Corporation that runs RSC, HSC, and AFM cases at speeds up to 75 cases per minute.

September 7, 2009