Recycling

Green-conscious brown-box wines

Boho Vineyards, San Francisco, is thinking “inside the box” by serving up vintage-dated Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot wines packaged in eco-friendly 3-L bag-in-box wine casks made from unbleached, natural brown, chlorine-free kraft cardboard containing recycled paper.

May 12, 2008

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Closures

Resealable can energizes Burn

There’s a new option in resealability for beverage containers.

May 12, 2008

Sustainability

Exclusive video report - captured live at interpack!

The gates of the Messe Düsseldorf opened on Thursday, April 24 with a host of new packaging machines characterized by advanced software, robotics and mechatronic innovations.

May 7, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging R&D inside the NFL

The National Food Laboratory also tackles packaging research and development for CPG companies, suppliers, and entrepreneurs.

April 29, 2008

Protective/transport packaging

Sustainability and distribution package testing

New distribution packaging might be green, but that doesn’t mean it can do the job.

April 24, 2008

Flexibles

Organic cereals boast compostable, laminated bag

Jordan's in the U.K. uses bags that are certified as compostable.

April 23, 2008

Sustainability

Australian beer goes green...

Australian-based Foster's beer has launched a sustainably produced and packaged premium beer brand for its domestic market.

April 17, 2008

Reusable/Returnable

2008 packaged goods trends--top 10 countdown...

#10—Probiotics are everywhere.

April 17, 2008

Contract Packaging

Paths to innovation

What works for Limited Brands, P&G, and Coca-Cola? There are similarities and differences. Peek inside these companies’ co-packing models for valuable insights.

April 9, 2008

Recycling

Market overview of confectionery sales in Africa and the Middle East

Confectionery retail sales in Africa and the Middle East are expected to reach the US$4.5 billion mark in 2007, up 3% on the previous year.

April 8, 2008

Flexibles

Canadian packer debuts new PP jar system

PP jar used for Del Monte brand fruit has foil membrane seal and pull-ring for convenience.

April 6, 2008

Sustainability

What's happening in high-barrier PET?

PET bottles are a major segment in the U.S. packaging market and are being used for a whole host of products.

April 5, 2008

Flexibles

Expanded range of bioresins

Aimed at providing an alternative to petroleum-based plastics, an expanded range of bioresins from bioresins.eu offers biodegradable and compostable qualities.

April 5, 2008