Recycling

New Belgium taps aluminum cans for wheat beer

Last summer this innovative brewer rolled out its Fat Tire brew in cans. Now it's Sunshine Wheat's turn.

April 27, 2009

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Recycling

Now THAT's recycling--er--reusing. . .

April 16, 2009

Recycling

White Castle packaging goes green. . .

April 16, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Is Easter egg packaging too 'eggs-travagant'?

A study from Valpak and INCPEN of the U.K. reveals what really matters when it comes to packaging waste.

April 9, 2009

Contract Packaging

Line operations in a state of flux amid secondary packaging changes

PMMI survey: From downsizing and changing of materials to upgrading of break-apart display packs, transport packaging is in a cycle of transition.

April 8, 2009

Contract Packaging

What can brown (cartons) do for you?

Forgive me for borrowing and modifying UPS’ well-known slogan, but it seems quite appropriate to what I’m about to discuss.

April 8, 2009

Contract Packaging

PepsiCo testing semiautomation in repacking

Bottling company collaborates with supply chain to add speed and flexibility in creating variety packs and variety display pallets. Costs could be cut by 10%, with a 30% rise in output.

April 7, 2009

Contract Packaging

Are you passively waiting or proactively planning?

This issue of Contract Packaging is chock-full of ideas to encourage your planning team to think proactively in lean times.

April 7, 2009

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Marks & Spencer meat

The U.K. retailer reduces the packaging for its meat products.

April 6, 2009

Flexible packaging

2008/2009 AmeriStar winners revealed

The Institute of Packaging Professionals announces the 2008/2009 AmeriStars.

April 5, 2009

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Featured discussions

April 5, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

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April 5, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainability crossroad

In 2006, ordinances in California called for a ban on the use of foam polystyrene for food packaging and mandated biodegradable replacement products.

April 5, 2009