Sustainable Packaging

SPC releases sustainability metrics

Version 1.0 of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s new Metrics Framework is intended to standardize the measurement of sustainable packaging.

December 9, 2009

Industries: Page 373

Bakery/Snack

Highly reliable case erector video

The Pearson CS25 Case Sealer is an innovative, compact case sealer capable of top sealing a case with either tape or hot melt glue at speeds up to 25 cases per minute.

December 8, 2009

Beverage

New inkjet technology: Principles of operation

An animation of Hitachi inkjet printers illustrates the method employed for precise ink application.

December 8, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Embedding sustainable practices

A leading company that puts sustainable practices at the core of its business strategy is commonly listed on socially responsible investment indices, such as the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index—“DJSI World”.

December 8, 2009

Beverage

Mike's toasts evolution of visual identity

December 8, 2009

Flexible packaging

Global collaboration enables Kraft Foods' culture change

Project-by-project, Kraft Foods’ global business units, with leadership from the company’s corporate sustainability team, are creating a culture where sustainability is a part of every package design.

December 8, 2009

Flexibles

Pump up sales at service station C-stores?

Opportunities seem plentiful at these small marts. The margins exceed those for selling gas, and packaging can play a role in helping move shoppers in and out of the store.

December 8, 2009

Beverage

Slim-Fast drinks recalled

11-oz steel cans of Slim-Fast drinks made by Unilever may be tainted by the micro-organism Bacillus cereus, so Unilever has issued a recall for some 10 million cans distributed in North America.

December 8, 2009

Cartoning

Achieving speed to commercialization: Visual Pak's three-pronged attack

Contract manufacturer and packager touts scale, vertical integration, and personal service to grow while servicing large and small consumer product companies.

December 7, 2009

Cosmetics/Personal care

Imagery, tactility add dimension to U.K. beauty brand

Cosmetics company breaks the mold and category conventions through emotive cues and “attitude” with a new line of cosmetics.

December 7, 2009

Consumer packaged goods

Veronica gets a controls makeover

Ultra Packaging uses an MLC motion controller and IndraDrive Mi integrated motor/drive system to give its cartoner a cleaner look and improved performance.

December 7, 2009

Sustainability

Healthcare packaging: Forecast 2010

An optimistic job outlook, Rx-to-OTC switches, and upbeat packaging sales predictions offer a beacon of hope for healthcare product packagers.

December 7, 2009

Bakery/Snack

7-Eleven builds a best-value branding strategy

December 7, 2009