Consumer packaged goods

Solvent-free overwrap

Rollprint offers Triad, a new high-barrier, solvent-free overwrap that has been developed using the company’s proprietary metallocene-based sealant chemistry.

October 6, 2008

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Beverage

Retailers take on sustainability

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) recently held their inaugural Sustainability Summit in Minneapolis, MN.

October 5, 2008

Protective/transport packaging

Insulated shipping containers

ACH Foam Technologies has launched DuraTherm™, a durable shipping container for shipping perishable meats, pharmaceuticals, and other products that require thermal protection.

October 5, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Glass-like clear polymer

Invista has developed Polyclear® Crystal™ PET 3302, a polymer with glass-like clarity for food, beverage, and beauty product packaging.

October 5, 2008

Sustainability

Colorful sustainable packaging

Newly launched by PWP Industries, the AgroResin® Rainbow expands the AgroResin® fiber composite packaging portfolio to include bright, vibrant new colors.

October 5, 2008

Consumer packaged goods

Extended-content labels

Cortegra has introduced its new cost-effective extended-content labels (ECL) with proprietary designs for information-rich products, multiple language translations, and lengthy and complex drug facts.

October 5, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Shape as brand message form leaves competitors in the dust

Shelf Impact! has been talking to a lot of package-design consultants who track trends such as the use of color and shape, and the consensus is that more brand owners are beginning to “get it” about using shape not just for shape’s sake, but to work holistically with graphic elements to convey brand meaning.

October 4, 2008

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Taking aim at OEE

Is your company on-target with your OEE program? If not, you may want to reconsider.

October 4, 2008

Consumer packaged goods

A variety of machinery advice

Some additional packaging equipment advice that’s worth passing along.

October 4, 2008

Digital Transformation

Smart technology illuminates spirits

Bathed in a shimmering, green light, bottles of Beam Global Spirits & Wine’s Hornitos tequila are said to be igniting excitement for the brand in bars across the country.

October 4, 2008

Closures

Dawn's dual-product package differentiates brand

Packagers unwilling to invest in innovative, smart packaging will be the ones whose products are left on the shelf, advises smart packaging consultant Dr. Paul Butler.

October 4, 2008

Sustainability

Smart's light still burns bright

Smart packaging thrives, with innovations that drive greater brand marketing and product communication, as well as enhance product quality and safety.

October 4, 2008

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Rotary hot-air bag sealers elevate operating efficiencies

Contract packer installs four units to accommodate high-speed, high-production demands of major paper products manufacturer.

October 4, 2008