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Labels

Dynamic, offset-printed pressure-sensitive labels combine visual intrigue with strong tactile feel

Looking to establish its wine as a premium brand, while capturing the consumers' attention at retail, Caliza Winery turned to WS Packaging Group to accomplish the task of printing a label design that called for a combination of technically demanding printing techniques and features, including heavy de-bossing, scuff varnish, and distinct modern colors.

May 12, 2011

Labels

New square bottle, with shrink sleeve label, adds an edge to bottled water brand

TalkingRain Beverage Company created a stronger brand presence on- shelf for its ActiVWater® brand with new square bottle, full-body shrink sleeve label, and package redesign. Printed with metallic inks, the new label design has easy-to-read graphics, bold flavor-specific colors, and displays well at retail.

May 10, 2011

Labels

Digitally printed, pressure-sensitive labels convey brand personality of Carmella's Italian Bistro

Carmella's Italian Bistro chose cost-effective, digitally printed labels for launching its retail brand. Drawing inspiration from the pure authenticity of its homemade sauces, where heritage, pride and family are signature brand cues, it effectively conveyed its brand messaging using a textured, natural white material that offers visual depth and a tactile feel.

May 10, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry Watch

A quick run-down on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people.

May 8, 2011

Cartoning

A winning package for Old Style and the Cubs

Pabst and its design firm hit one out of the park with this full-body heat-shrink label designed to make a 12-oz glass bottle look like a wooden baseball bat.

May 8, 2011

Labels

CTE--a key advance in food traceability

In November 2009 the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) released its FDA-commissioned report titled, “Product Tracing in Food Systems.”

May 7, 2011

Flexibles

Plaid label design introduces Mad Ballr in adult beverages

If any category provides a stellar opportunity to study the importance of packaging in consumer goods, it may well be progressive adult beverages. The competition has become fierce, and success requires not only the right product but also the right package.

May 7, 2011

Flow wrapping

Servo technology--the source of Merlin's magic

A four-axis wrapping machine becomes easier to build, install, and troubleshoot now that mechanical components have been replaced by servo-based alternatives.

April 9, 2011

Labels

Shrink sleeve label--graphics and info

The newest product from Barn Dad Innovation Nutrition relies on a full-body shrink sleeve label to carry gorgeous graphics at the same time that it contains valuable information and nutrition facts.

April 8, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

USDA awards Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. first Certified Biobased Product Label on its Renewable Thermo

Renewable thermoformed produce packaging developed by Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. has earned the industry’s first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label, part of a new voluntary labeling program to help purchasers choose products made with biobased commodities.

April 7, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: Track-and-trace case labeling

Erik Bronander, vice president of sales for Labeling Systems Inc., describes a print- and-apply labeling system for cases that accommodates RFID or 2D codes, as well as laser, ink-jet, and HP printing systems. Available with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley controls and Cognex vision system.

April 5, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Dasani and Odwalla launch nationally in PlantBottle

Dasani PET bottle boasts 30% plant material, while Odwalla’s new HDPE package is the first 100% plant-based bottle that is also fully recyclable.

April 5, 2011