Beverage

Whisky packaging's got marketing game

The Scotland-based Edington Group has introduced bottled Black Grouse Scotch Whisky in handsome, board-to-board laminated over-cartons converted by Chesapeake Corp. (www.chesapeakecorp.com) and incorporating bright white Incada paperboard from Iggesund (www.iggesund.com).

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Flexibles

Kraft and TerraCycle partner on packaging reuse

World's first sponsored waste programs reuse cookie, bar wrappers.

August 31, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

The growth and benefits of calculating carbon footprint

Consumers, legislation, and corporate social responsibility are combining to demand more sustainable and environmentally friendly products with packaging regularly targeted as an area for improving efficiency.

August 31, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

'Kangaroo tub' nests small bottle

HDPE tub has indent for 4-oz bottle that had been affixed with tape.

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Closures

Avoid these project pitfalls

Although a list of things that can undercut a packaging project are legion, here are some key ones.

August 31, 2008

Flexibles

Single-use caulk packs debut

GE Caulk Singles replace squeeze tubes and caulk guns for convenient, on-the-go application.

August 31, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

A key driver in sales at retail

Where would retailing be today without vibrant packaging?

August 5, 2008

Dairy

INDUSTRY WATCH

August 5, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Nano-dispersed biopolymer replaces wax coatings

TopChim releases TopScreen DS13, an environmentally friendly nano-dispersed biopolymer to substitute wax emulsions in super-hydrophobic paper and cardboard packaging.

August 5, 2008

Consumer packaged goods

PTFE-coated foil tape

DeWAL Industries now offers D/W 351, a PTFE-coated foil that combines a thin layer of PTFE with 0.005” thick aluminum foil.

August 5, 2008

Consumer packaged goods

Tree-free, low-carbon- footprint papers

Natural Source Printing introduces FiberStone Papers, a line of tree-free, low-carbon-footprint papers.

August 5, 2008

Flexibles

A 25% premium through design? P&G hopes to clean up in dish detergent

Can design help bring a 20% to 25% sales premium at retail over competing brands?

August 5, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

HBA--15 years and going strong

HBA has become the premier gathering place for the entire beauty industry, showcasing everything from formulations to packaging. It returns to New York September 9-11.

August 5, 2008