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'Big Book' provides package design inspiration

More than 500 full-color package designs are showcased in this new book, including a full selection of eco-friendly packages.

September 1, 2011

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Brand owners saying yes to digital printing

Exclusive survey conducted jointly by InfoTrends and Packaging World shows that brand owner awareness of digital printing of labels and packaging is on the rise.

September 1, 2011

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Induction sealer secures products & contracts

Green cleaning-products company squelches leakers and lands more business by incorporating induction seals for certain distribution channels.

August 31, 2011

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Colin Powell among the Pack Expo highlights

Pack Expo Las Vegas , a comprehensive resource for packaging and processing professionals alike, runs September 26-28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

August 31, 2011

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AccuDial spins children's liquid medication dosing into the 21st Century

AccuDial’s inner and outer labels provide parents and caregivers information to precisely dose their child based on weight, not age.

August 31, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Canadian retailers address PET thermoform recycling

A new test protocol has been introduced to determine the impact of labels and adhesives on PET thermoform package recycling.

August 31, 2011

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Hot-filled hot sauce

Simply Functional LLC, a supplier of specialty health foods, has launched its ChiaSmart® line of salsas in new 12-oz ring-neck PET bottles from Amcor Rigid Plastics.

August 31, 2011

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Partner Associations Add Value to PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011

Pack Expo Las Vegas is collaborating with several industry associations to add even more value to the mostcomprehensive processing and packaging event taking place in North America.

August 30, 2011

Sustainability

Lighter-weight closures help Cargill's sustainability efforts

Company’s PET-bottled edible oils convert to lighter-weight neck finish in Brazil while offering many consumer conveniences.

August 30, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Waste-to-Energy Exchange debuts in November

Greener Package and AIChE’s Institute for Sustainability will produce one of the first programs for packaging professionals focused solely on Waste-to-Energy issues.

August 30, 2011

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Aluminum can recycling rate highest in a decade

Aluminum Week, Sept. 12-15, will ‘Celebrate Sustainability’ with good news during the association’s 78th annual meeting.

August 29, 2011

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Spanish still-water bottler lightweights bottle neck

A smaller water-bottle neck size accompanied by an easier-to-open cap saves Aguas De Mondariz 40% in package weight and adds to consumer convenience.

August 26, 2011

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30% PCR PET for Marks & Spencer HBA bottle

Launched recently in the UK, a 300-mL PET bottle for Marks & Spencer’s Essential Extracts personal care range incorporates 30% Post-Consumer Recycled material.

August 26, 2011