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Sustainability

Mayors' conference adopts Producer Responsibility Resolution

Extended Producer Responsibility for product and packaging waste is supported by the U.S. Conference of Mayors at their annual meeting.

June 15, 2010

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Morrison Container Handling Solutions' Pat Sharkey dies

Pat Sharkey, Morrison Container Handling Solutions Automation Specialist, passed away on May 30, 2010.

June 15, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Solid-state & reversing contactors

The REC Series of 3-phase solid state contactors and reversing contactors from Carlo Gavazzi provides durability and high switching frequency, and reduces system downtime and maintenance costs.

June 14, 2010

Contract Packaging

Marketing supplements? Seven questions to ask contract manufacturers

Asking the right questions provides the information you need to select the contract services company that is best for your needs.

June 11, 2010

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Baby food in a unique pouch

The Nest Collective puts its line of organic baby foods in a foil-based hot filled pouch that has some unique ease-of-dispensing features.

June 11, 2010

Flexibles

Plastic prefillable syringe systems

New biopharmaceuticals, rising production costs, at-home convenience, and safety are driving the need for break-resistant, silicone-free prefilled syringes.

June 11, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Aldi to put carbon footprint info on labels

The move will begin later this year with some of the grocer’s own-brand products on store shelves in Australia.

June 10, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

High-visibility packages popular at Dairy-Deli-Bake show

Both retailers and consumers like them for their convenience and their ability to display food well through the package.

June 8, 2010

Closures

PET bottle suits Statestrong's hand wash

Lightweight bottle helps Statestrong market six Flower Shop hand wash varieties in the U.K., and a variety of global markets.

June 8, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pure Fishing hooked on convenience, other benefits of new packaging

Fishing products marketer will debut Berkley product line this fall in blister packaging that is easier to open and that avoids the sharp edges of clamshells.

June 7, 2010

Sustainability

2010 NACD awards honor innovation

Twenty-three packages representing a range of industries are lauded by the National Association of Container Distributors.

June 7, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FTC targets Snap, Crackle and Pop for health claims on Rice Krispies

Package claims cereal “now helps support your child’s immunity.”

June 7, 2010