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Petfood/Pet Care

Impact of aging consumers on packaging

While the aging U.S. consumer base is making its presence felt in virtually every product category, the impact is especially strong in packaging, which of course serves as the first point of contact between the product and the consumer.

August 31, 2008

Beverage

Whisky packaging's got marketing game

The Scotland-based Edington Group has introduced bottled Black Grouse Scotch Whisky in handsome, board-to-board laminated over-cartons converted by Chesapeake Corp. (www.chesapeakecorp.com) and incorporating bright white Incada paperboard from Iggesund (www.iggesund.com).

August 31, 2008

Cartoning

Carton sealer's a keeper

Equipment, materials boost the production and look of Inland Market's cartoned fish.

August 31, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Denny's Dome keeps breakfast-to-go hot

Custom, three-component take-out packaging keeps food hot and fresh for 30 minutes.

August 31, 2008

Flexibles

Kraft and TerraCycle partner on packaging reuse

World's first sponsored waste programs reuse cookie, bar wrappers.

August 31, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

The growth and benefits of calculating carbon footprint

Consumers, legislation, and corporate social responsibility are combining to demand more sustainable and environmentally friendly products with packaging regularly targeted as an area for improving efficiency.

August 31, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

'Kangaroo tub' nests small bottle

HDPE tub has indent for 4-oz bottle that had been affixed with tape.

August 31, 2008

Closures

Avoid these project pitfalls

Although a list of things that can undercut a packaging project are legion, here are some key ones.

August 31, 2008

Flexibles

Single-use caulk packs debut

GE Caulk Singles replace squeeze tubes and caulk guns for convenient, on-the-go application.

August 31, 2008

Bakery/Snack

Cake-shaped packs suit Mr Kipling

U.K.'s Premier Foods chooses canisters for bite-size cakes.

August 31, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Drum labels

Labelmaster’s new line of Premium Laser Litho(TM) and Dura-Vinyl(TM) drum labels for shipping dangerous goods meet stringent regulatory and compliance requirements.

August 31, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Fresher Than Fresh fish caught in case-ready trays

The packaging for case-ready MAP trays at Fresher Than Fresh (FTF), Gastonia, NC.

August 29, 2008