Additives, coatings & inks

People

Ruth J. Mack was elected vice president of Alcoa and group president of packaging and consumer products.

December 31, 2004

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1452

Protective/transport packaging

Companies

Sonoco is manufacturing self-heating containers at a plant in Wausau, WI. Sun Chemical has formed Sun Chemical Security, a new global business unit that will provide a wide range of products used to print packages that incorporate security measures.

December 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID expands on drugs

The Food and Drug Administration and several major drug companies are turning to radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to improve the safety and security of drugs.

December 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Supplement labeling reviewed

FDA is going after dietary supplement manufacturers whose labels are misleading, and the agency has set up a new system for identifying such products and collecting “signals” of possible harmful effects.

December 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

COOL kaput?

Opponents of country-of-origin labeling are hoping the results of last November’s elections will enable them to win repeal of mandatory COOL labeling, scheduled to take effect in 2006.

December 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Single-serve labels

CSPI petitioned FDA to update its labeling rules so that labels of single-serve packages and bottles clearly state how many calories are in the container.

December 31, 2004

Sustainable Packaging

'Twas the season

This was a big year for holiday decorations, although I must admit the Orloski cottage was not decorated to its usual standards because of too many fall weekends out of town.

December 31, 2004

Flexibles

Cookies with cachet

Metallized film and a stand-up flexible pouch that considers operational issues gives Miss Meringue a sweet deal on shelf.

December 31, 2004

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Sobeys' EAS tags thwart thieves

Canadian supermarket chain uses electronic article surveillance on a variety of packages—including fresh meats—to minimize shoplifting.

December 31, 2004

Flexible packaging

Club stores stay 'hot' with packaging a key to sales

Recent developments focus on the effective use of display pallets and new ways of reining in costs. It’s a singular outlook on “shelf impact.”

December 31, 2004

Containers

Developing exclusive packaging, shelf impact for bulk water bottles (sidebar)

Club stores and other upscale retailers like unusual or exclusive products to differentiate their stores from competitors. Packaging can provide that exclusivity, and the WaterBall is a package currently under development that illustrates the point.

December 31, 2004

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Film drapes Sengewald in success

Appearance, tear resistance, and peel properties are key benefits of a top film web used by Sengewald in Germany for thermoformed packs of surgical drapes and gowns.

December 31, 2004

Containers

Ginger Nuts go for an upgrade

Higher throughput with reduced labor costs is among the paybacks gained by United Biscuits since the firm automated its Ginger Nuts biscuit line in Carlisle, England.See video

December 31, 2004