Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

OFF THE SHELF: Dannon containers are evolving

In this episode of Off The Shelf Video, Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at how the single-serve yogurt containers sold by Dannon are undergoing some intriguing changes.

February 18, 2010

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Three Pack Expo initiatives

PMMI announces not only a Manufacturing Excellence Conference at Chicago’s Pack Expo International this Fall but also two special pavilions.

February 17, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Green consumers: sustainability's science fiction

Had H.G. Wells been a demographer, he might have originated the green consumer.

February 16, 2010

Beverage

Opposing approaches in fighting obesity

In the UK, soft drink makers are increasing some bottle sizes in the fight against obesity, while in the U.S. some cans are shrinking.

February 15, 2010

Flexibles

Trends in flexible packaging

From Russia, to Turkey, to Italy, to Massachusetts, developments in flexible packaging materials are bubbling to the surface.

February 13, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video: Automatic Cartoner - up to 25 CPM

The E-System 2000 Automatic Cartoner: Portable horizontal cartoner for erecting, loading and closing glue or tuck style cartons up to 20 cpm. This video from Econocorp shows a variety of products packaged from crackers to food coloring.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video: Automatic Cartoner - up to 40 CPM

The Spartan Cartoner: Intermittent, horizontal cartoner for erecting, loading and closing glue or tuck style cartons at up to 40 cpm. This video from Econocorp shows automatic bottle orienting, loading, and cartoning on a nutriceutical production line.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Video: Automatic Cartoner - up to 120 CPM

The Pegasus Cartoner: Continuous motion, horizontal cartoner for erecting, loading and closing glue or tuck style cartons. This video from Econocorp shows automatic bottle orienting, loading, and cartoning on a production line.

February 10, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Intermittent, horizontal cartoner erects, loads, and glues at 40 containers/min

The Spartan Cartoner: Intermittent, horizontal cartoner for erecting, loading, and closing glue or tuck style cartons at up to 40 cpm. This video from Econocorp shows an automatic sandwich steak loading and cartoning line in a meat packing plant.

February 10, 2010

Consumer packaged goods

Exquisite CD boxed set wins Grammy Award

How can a complete boxed set of Neil Young's early music fetch as much as $300?

February 10, 2010

Beverage

Coca-Cola builds incremental sales with 'cause' packaging

Specially designed Diet Coke cans are supporting a heart-health campaign and strengthening Coca-Cola’s reputation as a supporter of special events.

February 10, 2010

Beverage

Surprise! Study casts favorable light on bottled water 'footprint'

Peer-reviewed Nestle Waters analysis puts some perspective on the effect on the environment, adding support to recent efforts at making the bottles more eco-friendly.

February 9, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Medical device packaging updates focus on standards

Economic factors, testing for ‘real-world’ distribution, and evolving standards dominate the discussion at the Medical Packaging Update conference, held Feb. 8 at MD&M West 2010 in Anaheim.

February 9, 2010