Sustainability

Searching for a cure

End-users of laminations need a working knowledge of the methods used to cure the adhesives.

March 9, 2010

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Labels

OFF THE SHELF: Cool smoothie cups from DelMonte

Senior editor Anne Marie Mohan takes a look at a clever two-cup combo where the cups are unitized by a colorful shrink-sleeve label.

February 25, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Who wants a lollipop?

February 19, 2010

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

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Study: Package damage significantly affects sales in freezer case

A new study in the frozen-foods aisle has found that damaged packaging profoundly affects shoppers’ purchasing decisions.

February 4, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Pharmapack announces 2010 award winners

Healthcare Packaging Publisher Jim Chrzan reports live from Paris, France, where the Pharmapack Awards 2010 were presented today for innovations in safety and compliance, in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and veterinary packaging.

February 3, 2010

Recycling

Switch to recyclable poultry packs provides industry roadmap

With help from Global Green, the largest U.S. poultry plant sees reductions in cost and environmental impact after a full conversion to recyclable transfer packaging.

January 27, 2010

Flexible packaging

Blister machine expands capacity for contract pharmaceutical packaging

Compass Pharma Services installs a new high-speed blister-packaging machine.

January 19, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Kodak opts for paperboard package over clamshell for digital camera

Secure yet green package comprised of paperboard with plastic bubble selected over clamshell for Kodak’s digital camera offering.

January 11, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Industry watch

January 8, 2010

Sustainability

Packaging is key to club-store success

The unique environment of the wholesale club store demands that packaging be retail-ready, eye-catching, innovative, and environmentally friendly to secure product sales.

January 8, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Alka-Seltzer labeling blunder leads to recall

Labeling on foil blister cards was printed in reverse for less than 4% of the packages in the lot.

December 10, 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