Containers

Tiger Beer uses packaging and "blogosphere" to stand out

Case study illustrates how this Asia-Pacific beer reinvented itself by tapping into the internet to win over key influencers.

November 9, 2009

Recycling: Page 327

Flexibles

LCA proves profitability of new secondary packs for Smart Balance

Life-Cycle Analysis results shared at Worldwide Food indicate measurable sustainability benefits when butter tubs are packed in ‘pad-shrink’ system instead of RSCs.

November 2, 2009

Sustainability

Sustainable packaging: let's do it right

Often seen as the “bad guy,” packaging can actually contribute to a company’s sustainability goals. But proper research and knowledgeable package design and sourcing are essential.

November 1, 2009

Flexibles

MAP-enhancing film

Klöckner Pentaplast has extended the Pentafood® film product line to include Pentafood® kpbar™ SmartCycle® (PET/EVOH/PE) and Pentafood® kpseal™ SmartCycle® (PET/PE) rigid PET films made from (post consumer) recycled plastic bottles.

October 31, 2009

Additives, coatings & inks

Domed oval bottle

Alpha’s PET Domed Oval 8 oz. bottle features a different shoulder profile than either of its existing lines of ovals (Capri Ovals and Vale Ovals).

October 31, 2009

Recycling

Shelf impact

October 31, 2009

Sustainability

New void fill boosts sustainability

Creative Memories switches to a new kind of air pillows to support its brand’s environmental positioning.

October 31, 2009

Sustainability

New UV ink tech brings success to brew bottle

Thomas Creek Brewery’s cheeky Up the Creek microbrew becomes the first to use a new environmentally friendly UV-curable ink process for direct print onto its glass bottles.

October 31, 2009

Protective/transport packaging

Cold chain products

October 31, 2009

Additives, coatings & inks

Godiva goes green while printing gold

Godiva trims more than 30% of its printing costs by switching from an imported specialty paper to a foil metallic coated paper. Sustainability gains are impressive.

October 30, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Featured discussions

October 29, 2009

Flexibles

Engaging the customer in green packaging

October 29, 2009

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October 29, 2009