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Pediatric Drink In Aseptic Cartons

In June 2006, PTS Labs, Rosemont, IL, launched its ReVital Care Bears pediatric electrolyte drinks in 1-L aseptic cartons from Tetra Pak (www.tetrapak.com).

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In Search Of Real Packaging Innovation

The paucity of true packaging innovation troubles James Goodell, chief executive officer of i4design. Goodell is a world traveler, and notes the extensiveness of “me too” packaging dotting store shelves.

July 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Considering packaged product security

How does the need to better protect your product impact your packaging design?

July 31, 2006

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Data acquisition bottles

You may be surprised at what's packed inside these containers.

July 31, 2006

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Anatomy of a servo labeler

What’s a rotary servo labeler? Only the biggest news in flexibility since the invention of the timing screw. And innovative machine builder K2 Engineering is delivering now.

June 30, 2006

Flexibles

Kraft case is strong and good-looking

Kraft Foods needed high-impact secondary packaging to contain four 40-oz slugs of premium cracker products.

June 30, 2006

Flexibles

Packaging Summit Expo and Conference 2007 emphasizes container and material innovations

The Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, scheduled for May 15-17, 2007, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, will include even more materials and containers innovations pertinent to real-world applications – information and concepts tailored specifically for a multitude of packaging needs.

June 30, 2006

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Jekyll & Hyde glass bottles dazzle on-premise market

Unlike its namesake duo, complementary glass bottles for two-part Jekyll & Hyde distilled beverages has produced nothing but good results in the on-premise outlets that have been test-marketing the product since last December.

June 30, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

KEYS to package security

Industry experts disclose what it takes to secure packaged products in the supply chain.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Combination products challenge packaging

Manufacturers must consider regulatory matters, materials, machinery, and sterilization methods when packaging these cutting-edge drug-device, drug-biologic, and/or device-biologic products.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

U.S. vintners bubbly over wine agreement with EU

“The Europeans will be out to force the grandfathered California wineries to cease and desist in their use of terms like champagne and bordeaux on their labels.”

May 31, 2006

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Pressurized PEN 'vessel' delivers for personal care line

Lake Consumer Products employed packaging technology and innovation to launch its line of three Beyond Fresh Intimates feminine hygiene products last May.

May 31, 2006

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NACD awards 9Lives handled container

Winner of the Bernard M. Seid Best of Show Award in the 43rd annual Package of the Year Award sponsored by the National Association of Container Distributors (www.nacd.net) is a package for DelMonte 9Lives cat food.

May 31, 2006