Sustainable Packaging

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May 7, 2011

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Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola expands PlantBottle reach, launches 100% plant-based HDPE

Just in time for Earth Month, The Coca-Cola Co. has announced that all of its Dasani brand water bottles nationwide and Odwalla single-serving juice bottles will be available exclusively in PlantBottle® packaging.

May 7, 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

Containers

Anniversary bottles enable Redhook fans to partake, reminisce

Craft beers are hot with consumers, but even they can’t rest on their laurels. At some point, the longstanding among these upstart brews move toward status as mature brands, and they have to reinvent themselves.

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

Contract Packaging

Next stop Düsseldorf

By the time most of you receive this issue, I’ll be pounding the aisles of Messe Düsseldorf in search of all the new things that interpack has to offer.

May 7, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

OFF THE SHELF: Convenience packs from Kraft

Editor Pat Reynolds takes a good look at two convenience packages--one in a folding carton and one in a PET thermoform--that make sandwich making a snap for busy consumers.

May 7, 2011

Flexibles

New hook reclosure for dried fruit pack

Mariani Packing Co. of Vacaville, CA, has introduced Touch Lock, a micro-hook closure system that allows consumers to simply touch to lock and close their bag of dried fruit.

May 6, 2011

Flexibles

Kleenex pack wins AIMCAL award

A holiday package for Kleenex tissues from Neenah, WI-based Kimberly-Clark Corp. was named Product of the Year in this year’s awards competition sponsored by the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL).

May 6, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

PlantBottle GM discusses recent Dasani and Odwalla advancements

Scott Vitters speaks with Greener Package about the science behind the new 100% plant-based HDPE bottle for Odwalla, as well as the significance of the availability of Dasani PlantBottle nationally.

May 6, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

HCPC announces Compliance Packages of the Year

Packages for Novartis, Somaxon, and Three Rivers, and the DelPouch Starter Kit win 2010 honors.

May 6, 2011

Closures

Custom bottle, closure shape Dial's entry into lotions

The category is crowded, with a lot of ‘me-too’ packaging. The gentle curves on Dial NutriSkin’s bottle and closure provide both findability and functional benefits.

May 5, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Patented label system earns award for AccuDial

Children's AccuDial wins the Edison Best New Product Award in the Consumer Packaged Goods Category

May 5, 2011