Flexible packaging

What's new in food & bev?

Convenience is king in food and beverage packaging—now and for the foreseeable future. But other trends bubbling to the surface bear watching.

December 18, 2006

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Labels

Eclipse goal: build consumption with stationary pack

The Wm. Wrigley Co. challenged its Marketing Department to increase consumption among loyalists of the company's Eclipse chewing gum.

December 18, 2006

Closures

Dispenser gives closure to carpet cleaner

Spartanburg, SC-based Milliken & Co.'s Capture Carpet Cleaner now enjoys trouble-free dispensing thanks to the hinged Flapper® closure from Weatherchem (www.weatherchem.com).

December 18, 2006

Flexibles

In-line pouch forming saves time, labor

Japan-based specialty bread crumbs manufacturer FryStar has adopted an in-line form/fill/seal system for production of pillow pouch packaging with reclosable zippers.

December 18, 2006

Labels

EPA prescribes pest product packaging

Concentrated chemicals sold in small, plastic, non-refillable containers are most affected. But label changes will be mandated for all products of all sizes.

December 18, 2006

Closures

Easy dispensing improves spring cleaning

The cap used on Capture Carpet Cleaner helps Milliken Chemical gain consumer satisfaction.

December 6, 2006

Flexibles

Salad bags get tape reclosure

Langmead Farms-brand bagged salads, marketed by the UK-based store chain Tesco, are packaged in new, consumer-convenient, reclosable film bags.

November 20, 2006

Labels

O-I pushes into embedded RFID

O-I is developing pharma bottles containing embedded tags, a trend that packagers hope brings them lower pricing for RFID technology.

November 9, 2006

Closures

1-piece CR closure

Rexam now offers a 24mm CR Flip-Top 1-piece dispensing closure, the first size in a new dispensing series.

November 6, 2006

Flexibles

Slider reclosure flies with consumers

Wagner's is the first in the industry to use a slider reclosure that is highly desirable by consumers, according to Jeffrey Stolper, Wagner's brand associate.

November 5, 2006

Flexibles

New bird food bags take flight at Wagner's

Wagner's makes a major migration into new packaging with improved graphics and functionality.

November 5, 2006

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Want innovation that drives sales? Slow down

Inventive package structures require at least 18 months, but economic pressure too often speeds up the design. Approach innovation as a cross-functional process, two gurus say.

November 5, 2006

Flexibles

Costco unboxed

Out-of-the-big-box eco-thinking drives Scott Carnie­—and new packaging—at Costco.

November 5, 2006