Sustainability

Expansion forecasted in packaging inks, coatings, and additives

An expected moderation in pricing will decelerate the pace of value gains in U.S. packaging inks, coatings, and adhesives compared to the 2003-2008 period.

May 2, 2010

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Containers

Recycling tubes of OTC product

Tubes that hold a popular Johnson & Johnson ointment are the focus of a special recycling initiative.

April 27, 2010

Containers

Eat a tiger, save a tiger

Kraft Foods’ Animal Crackers limited edition package gives consumers a cause they can support.

April 23, 2010

Flexibles

Aluminum can is most sustainable package, association rebukes

The Aluminum Association reacts to PETRA LCI that gives PET bottles the ‘green light’ over glass and aluminum for single-serve soft drinks.

April 22, 2010

Sustainability

Latest research gives PET's environmental footprint more support

German trade group’s measurements determine that PET is as green as glass, following separate research that also produces favorable findings for the resin.

April 21, 2010

Containers

What today's consumers want in cosmetic packaging

Functionality is essential and eco-friendliness is highly desirable. Some consumers even prefer a bit of ‘attitude’ with their favorite brand.

April 20, 2010

Filling/capping, dry

FTC24: Flexibility and innovation in pharmaceutical counting

The "solids" area of Marchesini Group confirms the efforts in offering flexible and innovative solutions. The offer is enriched with the double electronic counter FTC24, which alongside the well-known FTC12 model, is currently able to satisfy production requirements of up to 110 vials/minute and 720 thousand tablets/hour.

April 15, 2010

Containers

OFF THE SHELF: Bausch + Lomb bottle echoes product qualities

Jim George describes an intriguing new PET container for Bausch + Lomb's renu multi-purpose solution for contact lens wearers.

April 15, 2010

Containers

PUMA's "Clever Little Bag"

Sports lifestyle company’s commitment to sustainability eliminates traditional shoe box.

April 14, 2010

Containers

Has the tube's time come in additional categories?

In Europe, vodka and energy drinks have emerged in tube packaging. In the U.S., now there’s sushi in a tube. Marketers are finding new uses for this versatile package form.

April 13, 2010

Containers

New design, and a 40% sales boost, for Gentleman Jack

Brown-Forman increased sales 40% for its Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack line of premium Tennessee whiskey by broadening the brand's appeal beyond its primary market of 25- to 34-year-old white males.

April 8, 2010

Containers

Karl Lagerfeld designs Coca-Cola Light bottle

Los Angeles Times image section reports on French limited-edition design.

April 8, 2010

Containers

Soft Scrub extends brand by changing cleaning behavior

Are you looking to create a brand extension?

April 3, 2010