Secondary Packaging

Making more corrugated recyclable

A new coating for corrugated paper holds the promise of bringing to an end the need to separate old corrugated containers (OCC) and waxed corrugated boxes.

September 30, 2005

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Contract Packaging

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

PepsiCo’s got milk

September 30, 2005

Filling/capping, dry

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Light barrier protects UHT milk

September 30, 2005

Tamper-evident machinery

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

‘Soup-er’ stocks served aseptically

September 30, 2005

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Progress on the rotary front

September 30, 2005

Flexibles

Seafood tray redirects microwave power

Trays of Cape Cod Cuisine frozen foods manipulate microwave energy to mimic conventional oven cooking results.

September 30, 2005

Cartoning

Kraft's 'black box' data recorder

Kraft has developed ROME, a ‘black box’ diagnostic tool for packaging machinery that combines data collection and video from two cameras.

September 30, 2005

Protective/transport packaging

Revamped packaging protects windshield shipments

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

September 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Food companies itching for answers

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

September 30, 2005

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

Secondary Packaging

Nutraceutical packaging design tips

The key to creating a good nutraceutical package means representing your brand and your product and breaking through the clutter at retail.

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