Secondary Packaging

Kraft's Chips Ahoy! launches in resealable packaging

In July, Kraft Foods introduced its Chewy Chips Ahoy! soft chocolate chip cookies in its patent-pending Snack ’n Seal resealable packaging.

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Closures

Dual-chamber make-up gets custom closure

Procter & Gamble’s Cover Girl brand now includes the newly introduced Outlast Liquid Make-Up, packaged in dual-chamber, 44-mL bottles with durable, double-hinge, dual-dispensing closures.

September 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID R&D at MIT

It seems logical that the smartest minds should tackle the toughest challenges. That’s the mindset at the Auto-ID Labs of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.

September 30, 2005

Labels

Lid provides structural support for bundled jars

Secondary package stability is crucial for success in shrink-sleeve bundling two or more products into multi-packs that won’t tip over or tear when handled.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Companies

Weber Marking Systems announced that its subsidiary company, Tape & Label Engineering, will be consolidated as a Weber label manufacturing facility.

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Sustainability

New bottle brings new site

A new Web site has been created to accommodate the need for information associated with a line of aluminum bottles.

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Filling/capping, dry

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Light barrier protects UHT milk

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Tamper-evident machinery

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

‘Soup-er’ stocks served aseptically

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Protective/transport packaging

Revamped packaging protects windshield shipments

American Honda saves more than $500ꯠ annually through reduced glass breakage.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Food companies itching for answers

FDA is slow to address question of allergen labeling in packaging.

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Integrated strategy gives TI an edge in key selling period

Company works closely with educators to develop graphing calculators. Equal attention is paid to packaging that will close the sale.

September 30, 2005

Additives, coatings & inks

Smart air freshener makes scents

Airoma uses electronic charges and a memory card to create custom scents.

September 30, 2005

Flexibles

New chicken packs at Costco

Costco's portion-controlled packaging of chicken is a clear benefit to its members, reports Warehouse Club Focus.

September 30, 2005