Cartoning

Candy maker sweetens shrink-wrapping efficiencies

New system integrates seamlessly, increases productivity, and reduces film costs.

March 31, 2010

Industries: Page 344

Sustainability

A Primer: Packaging and phytosanitation

Companies involved in international shipments need to know about phytosanitation, in general, and ISPM-15, in particular.

March 31, 2010

Beverage

Clear Choice Awards call for entries

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) opens competition for its 2010 Clear Choice Awards.

March 31, 2010

Containers

Dogboned pairs of Pace PET packs

Better functionality was the main driver behind Campbell Soup Co.’s recent redesign of the container it uses for Pace salsa sold through Club Store channels.

March 31, 2010

Flexibles

Convenience foods to drive frozen food packaging

Demand for frozen food packaging is projected to climb 3.7% per year to $6.8 billion by 2013.

March 31, 2010

Detergents/cleaners

Compacted bottle and formula pack a punch of laundry detergent

Method’s new ultra-concentrated 8X, plant-based laundry detergent offers definitive consumer convenience, in a hand-held pump-spray bottle.

March 31, 2010

Confection/Candy

Vertis wins awards for Hershey packaging: Great package design case history

From the website members.whattheythink.com, Vertis Communciations has won awards for packaging for Hershey chocolate and candy.

March 31, 2010

Cartons and boxes

OFF THE SHELF: General Mills tries retro packs at Target

Senior editor Anne Marie Mohan spotted a "new" look that was actually retro when she visited a Target store recently. Hear her observations on this clever promo that puts packaging front and center.

March 26, 2010

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

How the new generation of weigh price labelers enable agile packaging

How the newest generation of weigh price labelers' connectivity to modern networks and database technology enable a more nimble and flexible operation, according to a new white paper from Ossid.

March 25, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

'Eco-beauty enthusiasts': Packaging as important as the product

New breed of beauty products goes beyond skin deep, with products that make her look good as she also helps reduce the carbon footprint.

March 25, 2010

Containers

Tequila-based spirits launch in cartons

Portable, eco-friendly 1-L cartons are newest conveyance for premium tequila brand mixes.

March 25, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ink-jet print quality on butter packs

High-resolution print quality on a challenging foil substrate and improved machine reliability are key features for this Irish dairy producer.

March 25, 2010

Flexible packaging

The ties that more than bind

Specialty, multi-functional adhesives are a concept for the times.

March 24, 2010