Sustainable Packaging

Survey measures packaging's importance and packagers' strengths

Survey of packagers shows where priorities are. But with each key capability, survey respondents across industries indicate there’s plenty of room for improvement.

February 9, 2011

Industries: Page 317

Containers

Jars made from styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) plastic

Classique Jewel Jars from O.Berk are available in .5 oz. and 1 oz. (both with 43mm neck finish), 2 oz. (with 56mm neck finish), and 4 oz. (with 63mm neck finish) sizes.

February 9, 2011

Beverage

Coca-Cola wins Mobius Awards for themed packaging

Designs reflect the spirit of the Winter Games and summer activities, and take home honors in the Packaging Design category.

February 9, 2011

Consumer packaged goods

LIVE FROM MD&M WEST: Minntech employs Eastman Tritan in renal market

The first acute renal care market manufacturer to utilize Eastman Chemical Co.’s (www.eastman.com/tritan) Tritan™ copolyester, the Therapeutic Technologies Group of Minntech Corp., a Cantel Medical company, is developing the first renal system applications made with Tritan--Hemocor HPH® Hemoconcentrators and Renaflo® II Hemofilters.

February 8, 2011

Sustainability

Green battery pack seats six

New blister pack for launch of batteries for home theatre 3DTV glasses uses eye-catching “stadium seating” design and allows for resealability and 100% recyclability.

February 8, 2011

Beverage

Digitally printed label lends personality to Wisconsin bistro's sauce

Carmella’s Italian Bistro. When the family-owned restaurant in Appleton, WI, decided to market its popular, authentic Carmella’s House Marinara Sauce outside of the bistro, the owners concluded that the right label design was essential for conveying the personality of the restaurant, while also allowing Carmella’s sauce to stand out on shelf at four local retail outlets.

February 8, 2011

Sustainability

Smaller slider clip meets bacon brand's convenience, sustainability goals

In the crowded bacon aisle, Plumrose Foods found a way to add value to its 24-oz Plumrose Hearty Country Style Thicked-Sliced Bacon through packaging, while also meeting a senior management directive to reduce energy and package material usage.

February 8, 2011

Flexibles

Where have all the leaders gone?

Editor’s note: Mike Richmond was inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame during this past Pack Expo International.

February 8, 2011

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Olives packed as snacks

Mario Camacho Foods puts olives into snack-sized stand-up pouches. Anne Marie Mohan describes the idea behind "Olives packed loose without the juice!"

February 4, 2011

Beverage

Coors Banquet beer joins heritage packaging bandwagon

Brewer’s nostalgic packaging is another sign that the trend toward designs that celebrate a brand’s past has legs with consumers.

February 3, 2011

Sustainability

EPA releases 2009 waste disposal data

Containers and packaging make up the largest portion of MSW generated by weight: almost 30%, or about 72 million tons.

February 3, 2011

Bakery/Snack

The sixth sense

Packaging that appeals to the consumer's five senses is a competitive advantage, but a marketer would do well to develop a sixth sense, too.

February 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

QSI Corporation: HMI for rugged environments

QSI Corporation’s QTERM-A12 HMI performs in extreme environments: meets NEMA-4X / IP66 specifications; operates in -30 to 70 °C (-22 to 158 °F); and is UL 508 and UL Class I Div 2 certified pending.

January 30, 2011