Labels

Parfait cups get 'gravure-quality' labels

Tampa, FL-based B.C. Bundt’s “Walk Away Parfaits” are decorated with attractive full sleeve shrink labels made of PVC and printed with UV-cured inks in up to six colors.

January 4, 2011

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Flexibles

Package helps sell benefits of crystal-based hydration product

All-natural crystals promote health and hydration, and package graphics signal YZ’s effervescent properties.

January 3, 2011

Dairy

Screening system detects bacteria

The GreenLight™ series from MOCON provides same-day bacterial detection with a total viable count (TVC) or aerobic plate count (APC) of a food sample’s microbial load by using a sensing assay or vial.

January 3, 2011

Protective/transport packaging

Microsoft designs an 'opening ceremony' for Xbox

Xbox 360 Kinect gaming device, Microsoft Corp. decided to refresh the packaging lineup for its Xbox hardware product line.

January 3, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Servo tech drives clamshell labeling

After trying and rejecting two pressure-sensitive labelers for automated labeling of cookie-filled plastic clamshells, Aunt Gussie’s found the machine it needed.

January 3, 2011

Flexibles

Million dollar donation to engineering education

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. has donated $1 million to support graduate engineering fellowships at the University of Rhode Island, located in Kingstown, RI.

January 3, 2011

Tamper-evident machinery

Supply chain helps Stila Cosmetics achieve the 'fashion-forward' look

Frequent package changes, including seasonal packs, are the norm at the California-based company. Contract manufacturers and packagers deliver on the need for speed.

January 3, 2011

Containers

Baumer Electric: Inductive conductivity transmitter

With the ISL 05x, Baumer offers a sensor for inductive conductivity measurement with integrated media temperature compensation and very short response time.

January 3, 2011

Flexibles

Baby food fruit snacks in barrier cups

Headquartered in Kunovice, Czechoslovakia, Hame is a major food processor and packager that markets a range of shelf-stable and chilled foods both within its own borders and to about 35 other countries.

January 3, 2011

Confection/Candy

OFF THE SHELF: Gum aisle update

Jim George takes a look at recent developments in design and shelf impact in the packaging of chewing gum.

January 3, 2011

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Packaging trends to watch in 2011

Last year we asked automation consultant John Kowal to present 6 trends to anticipate in the coming year. Here's what Kowal, who is now packaging market development manager at B&R Industrial Automation, for another round of trends.

January 2, 2011

Containers

Glass bottles convey both luxury, sustainability

Bottle shape, frosted decoration, cork cap and top label lend a luxury look while meeting the company’s goals for environmentally responsible packaging.

January 2, 2011

Containers

Peelable ends improve the opening of tuna cans

The ends allow for smooth and safe opening, a plus for guarding against sharp edges on cans, and provide convenience in a category where many packages frustrate consumers.

December 15, 2010