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Del Monte Foods releases sustainability report
Recognizing the importance of protecting the environment, and as part of its ongoing commitment...
Sustainable packaging: Coconut-fiber based packaging to be developed by new collaboration
Compadre, an Austin-based packaging design and engineering company, announces a collaboration...
Sustainable packaging: Sonoco issues 2009-2010 sustainability report
Sonoco said it is voluntarily targeting a 15 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)...
Beverage packaging: Natural Cork industry aims to dispel myths about cork closures
A resource for the natural cork closure industry, http://www.ilovenaturalcork.co.uk, is...
Bottled water industry sees favorable shift in public opinion
A prominent trade association for the bottled water industry says that public opinion toward...
Sustainable packaging: Whole Foods to carry the Eco-friendly 'GreenBox’
More than 30 Whole Foods Market locations in the Rocky Mountain region will use the...
Snyder’s of Hanover offers new twist on sustainable packaging
Snyder’s of Hanover’s (headquartered in Hanover, PA) first foray into...
PLA films
Clear PLA films offer improved moisture vapor barriers, with longer shelf life for food...
Go Green: Ball Corp. publishes sustainability report
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Go green: Seattle’s packaging law takes root in supermarkets
Metropolitan Market, a chain of supermarkets in the Seattle, WA area, recently became the first...
Go Green: CEO study says sustainability is critical to success
In spite of the recent economic downturn, an overwhelming majority of corporate CEOs—93...
Ball Corp. releases sustainability report
One major packaging company, Ball Corp., released its second sustainability report in late June,...
Seattle's packaging law takes root in supermarkets
Metropolitan Market, a chain of supermarkets in the Seattle, WA area, recently became the first...
Sustainability for packaging becomes a global endeavor
Over the past year, a diverse set of companies and stakeholders from the U.S. and European Union...
CEO study: Sustainability is critical to success
In spite of the recent economic downturn, an overwhelming majority of CEOs -- 93 percent -- say...
Sustainable packaging: 1-800-Recycling.com launches iPhone app, “My Recycle List”
New app is a user-friendly tool designed to help anyone anywhere participate in the recycling of...
Sustainable packaging: Tropical Foods re-launches Organic Acres brand in corn-based packaging
Seven out of ten consumers surveyed said that they’d be willing to pay up to 20% more for...
MillerCoors releases sustainability report, highlights packaging reduction efforts
MillerCoors today released its 2010 Sustainable Development report, titled “Great Beer,...
Sustainable packaging: Cincinnati to reward residents for recycling with RecycleBank citywide
Cincinnati residents will have incentives to turn green when the City furthers its commitment...
Sustainable packaging: PepsiCo announces ‘call to action’ to recycle in support of US military troops
PepsiCo announced the Dream Machine Summer Recycling Challenge, a national call-to-action asking...
Packaging materials: Novelis exec sees potential for step change in aluminum rolled products demand
In addition to presenting the historical case for continued expansion of aluminum rolled...
Sustainable packaging: Kroger releases sustainability report
The Kroger Co. continues to make significant progress on its Sustainability Agenda, the company...
Sustainable packaging: Baxter releases sustainability report
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Sustainable Packaging: Henkel wins Walmart sustainability award for second time in a row
At the Walmart vendor meeting in Bentonville, Arkansas at the beginning of June, Henkel was...
Sustainable packaging: Ball identifies key priorities in new sustainability report
Ball Corporation identified five sustainability priorities and described the company's...
Sustainable Packaging: Future of Eco-Labels Debated at Sustainable Foods Summit
Practical sustainability initiatives adopted by food companies and the future role of...
Sustainable packaging: new version of SPC web app adds more tools for sustainable packaging design
Using a life cycle approach, COMPASS assesses packages on resource consumption, emissions and...
Sustainable Packaging: Georgia-Pacific Operations Honored for Environmental Efforts
Reducing air emissions, actively managing water use, and building community relationships are...
Sustainable packaging: CEOs Believe Overwhelmingly That Sustainability Has Become Critical to Their Success
Despite the recent economic downturn, an overwhelming majority of corporate CEOs -- 93 percent...
Attitudes toward sustainability vary around the world, says study
One of the largest global surveys to date on consumer perceptions of green brands and corporate...
Sustainable packaging: Sustainable Solutions Corporation Spins-Off Certification Division
GreenCircle Certified, LLC will substantiate sustainability claims in a variety of aspects,...
Sustainable packaging: Eastman Launches First Sustainability Review
Eastman Chemical Company has released a new comprehensive review outlining its strategy to...
Sustainable packaging: New Study Discusses Technologies to Reduce Packaging
A new consumer goods research report from Business Insights, "New Technologies to Reduce...
Sustainable packaging: Coca-Cola Enterprises issues Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report
Coca-Cola Enterprises announced that the company improved water efficiencies, increased internal...
Packaging materials: Imagin Molecular Corporation to Change Its Name to the Planet Bottle Corporation
New name chosen because it is expected that the fastest growing segments of the newly...
Sustainable packaging: Alcoa Joins Department of Energy Leader Initiative
Alcoa has committed to reducing the energy intensity of its downstream manufacturing operations...
Sustainable packaging: Pactiv Corporation Launches Comprehensive Line of Sustainable Food Service Packaging Products.
Pactiv Corporation has introduced its EarthChoice(TM) brand of nearly 80 sustainable packaging...
Packaging machinery: Pro Mach Receives 2010 Green Award for Sustainable Packaging Machinery Solutions
Pro Mach was awarded the first ever 2010 Manny Green Award from Cincy Magazine this month for...
Sustainable packaging: Report Discusses New Technologies To Reduce Packaging
A new report by CompaniesandMarkets.com evaluates innovation in packaging reduction in food and...
Packaging materials: US microwave packaging market to reach US$2.5 Billion by 2015, says report
Growth in the short to medium term period will be driven by factors such as the trend towards...
US Mayors resolve to shift packaging-waste burden to producers
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has adopted a resolution calling for state and federal producer...
Dr Pepper Snapple Group releases first sustainability report
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. announced five-year goals for improved environmental and social...
Beverage packaging: 100PercentCork.org launches campaign to show consumer preference for real cork
Multi-faceted effort aims to demonstrate benefits of natural cork for wine closures; campaign is...
Eco-friendly packing crate
The HexaPack product line is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective packaging...
Sustainable packaging: Video contest seeks ideas for plastic bag recycling, reuse
Sponsored by a coalition of recycling partners known as "A Bag's Life," a new contest invites...
P&G takes positive approach in launch of its new sustainability scorecard
Procter & Gamble, which manufactures hundreds of well-known brands of consumer items used an...
Sustainability: Can compostable packaging work?
While the EPA estimates that just over half of all types of fiber-based packaging are recycled,...
Packaging innovations celebrated at DuPont Awards
The annual DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation recognize packaging projects that exhibit...
Sustainable packaging: Cereplast Expects to Ship 16 Million Pounds of Bioplastics in 2010
Company says sales momentum is building for its 'Green' alternative to traditional...
Sustainable packaging: NatureWorks uses open source strategy to spur adoption of new biobased products and components
Independent specialty resin producers will gain valuable research and development tools to...
Sustainable packaging: Kyocera expands revamps consumer packaging, receives 10th consecutive recycling award
As part of its comprehensive environmental programs, Kyocera has revamped its consumer...
Sustainable packaging: Walmart Brazil and CEO Hector Nunez win C.K. Prahalad Award for Global Sustainability Leadership
The Corporate Eco Forum (CEF) awarded Walmart Brazil and its CEO Hector Nunez the inaugural C.K....
Sustainable packaging: MVR announces new plastic recycling and manufacturing facility
facility will be outfitted with cutting-edge sorting, cleansing and pelletizing equipment,...
Sustainable packaging: California ban on free bags opposed by industry association
The American Chemistry Council's Plastics Division says the California Assembly’s new bill to...
Sustainable packaging: NetJets Europe introduces new eco-friendly catering packaging
Europe's leading business jet operator, NetJets Europe, has rolled out a new eco-friendly...
Sustainable packaging: California Grocers Association lauds uniform standard for single-use carryout bags
New legislation would ban the free distribution of single-use carryout bags and require the sale...
Sustainable packaging: Flexible package recycles toothbrush
Preserve has introduced a pouch that enables consumers to return used toothbrushes to the...
Sustainable packaging: Solar powered packaging plant for Earth Friendly Products
As part of its efforts to extend its sustainable philosophies to its manufacturing and packaging...
Sustainability SPC: Can compostable packaging work?
While most of the packaging world is focused on improving packaging recycling rates, the U.S....
Lightweighting has limits. Are we there yet?
Over the last several years, companies have made huge strides in producing more sustainable...
Go green: P&G takes positive approach in launch of its new sustainability scorecard
P&G recently announced a move to make its suppliers more accountable with the launch of an...
Sustainable packaging: Chicago Cubs and Solo Cups team up for recycling event
The Chicago Cubs have partnered with Solo Cup Company, Allied Waste, Free Green Can and Levy...
Metal packaging: Novelis to invest $300 million to expand rolling operations in Brazil
Novelis announced that it will invest approximately $300 million to expand its aluminum rolling...
Sustainable packaging: Sacramento and RecycleBank team up for innovative partnership
City looks to increase recycling, decrease recycling contamination and save money with new...
Sustainable packaging: KMG Digital introduces 100% recyclable packaging for its optical media products
KMG Digital announces the introduction of Eco-Friendly optical media packaging that removes over...
Sustainable packaging: Novelis to invest $15 million in aluminum recycling expansion in Brazil
Novelis do Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Novelis Inc. announced that it has begun work on a...
Food packaging: New guidelines for paper and board food-contact materials introduced in Europe
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) and the International Confederation of...
Sustainable packaging: Command launches program to divert plastic bags from the environment
Command Packaging’s new “Bags from Trash” concept is being launched to bring awareness to...
Consumers want a say in how companies package products, says study
Eighty-four percent of Americans believe their ideas can help companies create products and...
Sustainable packaging: Bunge expands use of Cereplast resins as biodegradable food packaging solution
Cereplast, Inc. announced that Bunge Alimentaris, a Brazilian subsidiary of Bunge, Ltd will be...
New study provides life cycle inventory data for recycled PET and HDPE packaging
The National Association for PET Container Resources announced the release of a new study that...
Sustainable packaging: Kodak launches new environmental symbol for brand
Kodak is beginning to attach its new green and yellow leaf logo to marketing and advertising...
Dole forms new office of corporate responsibility and sustainability
Dole Food Company, Inc. announced the formation of the Company's Office of Corporate...
Sustainable packaging: Graham Packaging’s new Slingshot PET Bottle
AriZona Iced Tea is getting the benefit of that improved carbon footprint from Graham...
P&G launches supplier environmental sustainability scorecard
The Procter & Gamble Company announced the launch of the Supplier Environmental Sustainability...
Sustainable packaging: Samsung Seek launches first-of-its-kind reusable packaging
With the launch of its new Samsung Seek compact messaging device, Sprint and Samsung claim to be...
USDA offers guide on bio-based materials
Among the many educational sessions at this year’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition Spring...
Expo highlights sustainability
Experience has shown that when Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has its suppliers make...
Aveda cosmetic jar wins sustainability award
For Aveda's Light Elements Styling jars, the company has been awarded the 2009/2010 3M...
HCPC announces 2009 Compliance Package of the Year winners
The Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC) awarded the winners of its annual Compliance...
Sustainable packaging: Telles gets FDA clearance for Mirel bioplastics
FDA clearance given for formulated products F1005 and F1006 for use in food contact...
Sustainable packaging: O-I launches new line of lightweight wine bottles
O-I is launching its lightest-ever North American wine bottle, which is up to 27 percent lighter...
Dell’s bamboo packaging certified compostable
Adding to its attributes as an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional packaging...
Food packaging: FMI offers members free online carbon calculator
New resource provides tools for reducing carbon...
Sustainable packaging: PURELL introduces eco-friendly hand sanitizer packaging
New packaging is made from naturally renewable ethanol in biodegradable...
Beverage packaging: Sainsbury expands support of pouch-based milk packaging
Sainsbury expands support of pouch-based milk packaging to all UK stores. The packaging is an...
Rescue Water's panel-free PET bottles offer glass-like clarity, feel
AriZona Beverage Company's debuts Rescue Water, a new line of functional beverages, in...
Ansell introduces new eco-friendly packaging for gloves
Ansell Healthcare Products LLC has improved its glove packaging with a newer, greener design...
ConAgra Foods recognizes sustainable business practices
ConAgra Foods announced the winners of its 2010 Sustainable Development Awards, an internal...
Electric shock
Packaging facilities are energy-intensive operations. To gain control of this variable cost, it...
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Sustainability: Focus shifts to life cycle materials control
In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the report, “Sustainable...
How bag-in-box packaging helps New England deli storm into retail
Hurricane's Premium Soup and Chowder started in 2005 as a family-operated New England café and...
EPA shifts focus to life cycle materials control
By shifting the focus from traditional waste management toward life cycle materials management,...
Sustainable packaging: Cereplast plans to offer algae-based plastics soon
Company Expects to Commercialize its Algae-Based Resin Technology by Year...
Sustainable packaging insights and case studies -- online training
Retail packaging expert JoAnn Hines teaches sustainability in on-demand...
Sustainable packaging: ecotainer hot cup lid aims to make coffee more eco-friendly
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and International Paper have topped off their...
Sustainable packaging: Winn-Dixie introduces new reusable bag for Earth Day
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. introduced the newest design and feature in its line of durable,...
Sustainable packaging: New compostable packaging in natural snack food category
Boulder Canyon introduces snack chip bag made from wood...
Sustainable packaging: Biodegradable bag for frozen fruits and vegetables
Oregon’s Stahlbush Island Farms aims to provide sustainable alternative to traditional frozen...
Sustainable packaging: NEOSPORIN teams with TerraCycle to encourage recycling
According to a recent survey, nearly 40 percent of consumers have an expired tube of topical...
Sustainable packaging: Canned Food Alliance urges greater emphasis on recycling
Trade association is reminding consumers to "add recycling to the...
Sustainable packaging: Starbucks hosts second Cup Summit
As part of Starbucks Coffee Company's efforts to reduce waste from single-use cups and other...
Schools recycle 48,000+ pounds of beverage cans for America Recycles Day
Last fall, 133 schools collectively raised over $53,000 and recycled more than 48,094 pounds of...
On Earth Day, America's beverage industry marks environmental commitment
America's beverage companies frequently rely on containers that are 100 percent recyclable, and...
Sustainable packaging: Sodexo’s coffee sustainable from field to cup
Sodexo's Aspretto brand sources coffee from local markets accredited by...
Packaging materials: Gap widened between EU and U.S. corrugated basis weights
Average basis weights of corrugated are now 20% lighter in Europe than the U.S., as shown in a...
Sustainable packaging: Starbucks releases global responsibility report
Ninth annual Global Responsibility Report outlines company’s fiscal 2009 performance in a...
Sustainable packaging: Majority of Americans believe it will take 40+ years to achieve “Zero Waste”
Glass Container Industry Continues to Work Toward goal of using 50% Recycled Glass in...
Sustainable packaging: UPS will help customers be more "Green"
Under UPS's new Eco Responsible Packaging Program, the company will evaluate a customer's...
Sustainable packaging: Novelis recycles a record 40 billion cans in 2009
World's largest recycler of aluminum cans marks 40th Earth Day with a call for consumers to...
Sustainable packaging: Fresh & Easy gives away bags, lightweights bottles
In celebration of Earth Day, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market today announced it is bringing...
Packaging materials: 100th anniversary of aluminum foil
The European Aluminum Foil Association is celebrating the 100th anniversary of aluminum foil...
Sustainable packaging: First new company formed to recycle PLA
Plarco, Inc. says its the first company in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to recycling post...
Sustainable packaging: PUMA's launches new green packaging and distribution
Company expects system to save more than 60% of paper and water...
Sustainable packaging: Plastic bag makers kick off bag-recycling events for Earth Month
The Progressive Bag Affiliates of the American Chemistry Council announces a trio of new...
Sustainable packaging: Snyder's of Hanover launches new plant-based packaging
Snyder's of Hanover has announced new plant-based compostable pretzel packaging in time to...
Puma debuts eco-friendly packaging system
Puma's new packaging and distribution system to save more than 60 percent of paper and water...
Household products packaging: Consumer habits shift on cleaning products
Americans are reading their detergent label directions a lot more than in the past, and reusable...
Sustainable packaging: Whole Foods Market teams with Cork ReHarvest
Whole Foods Market announced a wine cork recycling program, making it easy for wine enthusiasts...
Sustainable packaging: DASANI celebrates new PlantBottle with limited edition hat
Green DASANI caps on new bottles deliver recycling message...
Sustainable packaging: ConAgra aims to significantly reduce waste by 2015
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced five aggressive sustainability goals to be achieved by 2015. The...
White House sustains commitment to eco-friendly Easter Egg Roll
Both the wooden eggs for Annual White House Easter Egg Roll and their paperboard packaging were...
Waitrose drops pouch milk after poor uptake
Waitrose has ditched its environmentally friendly milk pouch and jug concept, claiming poor...
Sustainable packaging: Reusable packaging consortium launched
EURepack's goal is to promote and facilitate the widespread use of reusable, returnable and...
Sustainable packaging: First 100% recycled water bottle hits shelves
Naya spring water introduced at Whole Foods...
Sustainable packaging: PepsiCo commits to raising recycling rates
Company publicizes launch of key initiatives to promote higher rates of beverage container...
Sustainable packaging: Are Americans willing to pay more for “green”?
According to Mintel’s latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the...
Beverage packaging: New artisan wines debut in 3L wine casks
Collection introduced in home-wine-bar format that promises powerful sustainability...
Sustainable packaging: supply-chain collaboration does matter
Is there a disconnect between who can and should be responsible and accountable for packaging...
Sustainable packaging: Betacup challenge aims to reduce paper cup usage
Starbucks sponsors online contest to spur creative problem...
Expanded program tackles infrequently recycled PP packaging
As the first day of spring nears, Preserve has announced the second year of its innovative Gimme...
Plastic bag recycling reaches record high
An estimated 832,394,000 pounds of post-consumer film (including plastic bags and product wraps)...
Beverage packaging: 2010 Coca-Cola film award brings attention to recycling
Story of romance and recycling captures hearts of judges to win 2010 Coca-Cola Refreshing...
New business buys post-consumer PLA for use in packaging
BIOCOR LLC announces its launch as a new venture in the business of buying, aggregating, and...
105 million aluminum beverage cans collected during America Recycles Day
During a 12 week period, over 105 million beverage cans, or more than 3 million pounds of...
Georgia-Pacific’s Pat Smorch presents at Sustainability in Packaging Conference 2010
Innovation Institute director will discuss application of primary packaging principles to Retail...
OfficeMax launches new reusable shipping bin program
OfficeMax is launching a Reusable Shipping Bin Program designed to help its contract business...
SFI marks 2,000 chain-of-custody certified locations
The independent Sustainable Forestry Initiative program continues to grow exponentially,...
AT&T slims down accessory packaging
Improved Packaging Expected to Save 200 Tons of Wasted Plastic and Paper in 2010 New Design...
ACC releases report on recycling of non-bottle rigid plastics in US
Report finds that in 2008, over 361 million pounds of post-consumer rigid plastics were...
Safeway is first grocer to be founding member of Sustainability Consortium
Safeway Inc. has become the first U.S.-based retail grocery chain and manufacturer of private...
Frigid Fluid Co. launches first bottle recycling program for funeral industry
Frigid Fluid Co., a manufacturer of mortuary products, announced that it’s launching a...
MBDC announces 2009 Cradle to Cradle certification milestones
McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, LLC, a global consultancy helping clients create a...
Recycling is only part of the solution, says survey
A survey of attendees at the Greenbuild Conference and Expo showed most attendees to favor a...
World recovered-paper usage to surge 50 million tons by 2014
The fifth edition of Outlook for Global Recovered Paper Markets has been published by RISI, an...
Cans for Causes Program to raise money for handicap-accessible home for soldier
Stephanie McGee of Stafford, Virginia joined the Aluminum Association’s Cans for Causes...
New, free public foam recycling drop-off facility arrives in Texas
A new 24/7 drop-off collection centerlocated in Waxahachie,TX, will accept foam bearing the...
Sustainability in Packaging 2010 keynote speaker announced
R. David Hoover, chairman & CEO of Ball Corp., has been named as the keynote speaker for...
Bioplastic industry defies economic crisis
Adoption of bioplastic expected to rise...
Chicago alderman proposes foam ban
If the ban is approved, violators would face heavy...
Reuseable box
Salazar Packaging’s new patent pending Globe Guard® Reusable Box is an RSC style box that can...
SPE names recipients of GPEC 2010 Environmental Stewardship Awards
Recipients of the GPEC 2010 Environmental Stewardship Awards reflect the conference theme...
Packaging supplier helps launch first carbon-neutral Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week goes carbon-neutral thanks to sustainability initiative championed by...
Packaging Briefs - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
People, services, awards, and...
Growth forecasted for biodegradable polymer market
SRIC researchers report theglobal biodegradable polymers market doubled from 2005 to 2009 and...
Working toward a common language for sustainable packaging
Executives from global consumer goods companies and major retailershave approved a suggested...
TAPPI renames engineering, pulping and environmental conference
TAPPI engineering, pulping and environmental event receives new name to reflect enhanced...
Neil Young box set receives Grammy for packaging
Neil Young Archives Vol. 1 box set received a Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited...
Wooden package balances sustainability, esthetics and functionality
The latest travel kit from Suki features an award-winning wooden package that balances...
Bayer's bottles go cartonless
Standout bottles for Genuine Bayer aspirin and Aleve products are eye-catchers, made easier to...
The need for data grows as PCR content becomes more common
Given the popular consumer perception that packaging is wasteful, there is an intensive effort...
Paperboard
Kraftpak unbleached, uncoated virgin paperboard is described as a low-density product with...
Hybrid trend hits milk bottling
Organic dairy tests pouch-in-bottle concept that aims to deliver sustainability benefits in an...
Enviro-friendly, self-sealing package
ReVue high-visibility packaging can be used to replace corrugated, clear plastic inserts,...
Low recycling rates for pet food cans causes concern
According to recycling industry sources, it's estimated that less than 20% of aluminum pet food...
Microbreweries move to aluminum cans
According to Bon Appétit magazine, nearly 75 breweries in the U.S. and Canada have moved their...
IKEA embraces sustainability in packaging and other efforts
IKEA is dedicated to helping create a better world. But being a company who takes care of all...
Kraft Foods kicks off 2010 150 million lb lighter
Kraft Foods says it has eliminated enough material from its supply chain since 2005 to exceed...
National challenge inspires US cities to recycle over 125 million aluminum cans
The U.S. Conference of Mayors, Novelis Inc. and Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB) announced the...
Green packaging takes center stage at 2010 Packaging Executives Forum
The 2010 Packaging Executives Forum conducted by the Michigan State University (MSU) School of...
Starbucks seeks support of U.S. mayors to overcome recycling barriers
Starbucks Coffee Company is asking mayors and other municipal leaders across the United States...
Economic downturn pressures sustainable packaging progress
Hanging on by the skin of our teeth seems to be a good characterization of 2009. A year ago, the...
Sparkling finish for French champagne
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Reims, France, has been innovating its bottling and packaging...
Sustainable packaging market to reach $170 billion by 2014, says study
According to a recent report from Pike Research, worldwide packaging industry revenues will...
Glue Dots launches recycled and recyclable packaging
Glue Dots' double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive products will transition into...
Stouffer’s brand adopts new paperboard packaging
Nestle Prepared Foods Company President and CEO, Angelo Iantosca, today announced that the...
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Europe recycles 70% of its steel packaging
The latest figures from APEAL show that Europe recycled over 2.5 million tons of food and...
Alternative packaging made from biodegradable farm waste?
Two American businessmen have developed PS packaging made from waste and mushrooms that...
Work to begin on international packaging and environment standards
Work on development of international standards for packaging and the environment will begin at a...
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First bottled spring water in 100-recycled plastic bottle
Naya's pure spring water will be available in the new bottles in the New York City area...
New packaging reductions for Hormel Foods
Following its reduction of 5.2 million pounds of product packaging in 2008, Hormel Foods...
Achieving sustainability with flexible automation
Our need to preserve resources for the future means packaging's ultimate goal is achieving...
Shipping tea with care
For Rishi Tea, a Milwaukee-based importer, organic tea is its passion. It's what Rishi does...
Sustainably sweet
Cadeaux Chocolates, a woman-owned and operated, Seattle-based boutique confectioner, has...
SPC introduces Framework to gauge metrics in packaging sustainability
Metrics are one of the hottest topics in sustainability today. There’s an obvious reason for...
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Recycling market expected to rebound in Q4 2009, says Frost & Sullivan
Rising government spending on infrastructure among other market drivers are expected to spur a...
UK’s new on-pack recycling label gains widespread use
The fiftieth company has signed up to a new, universal on-pack recycling label launched just...
Kraft teams with TerraCycle for upcycling in Canada
Kraft Canada is launching a new partnership with TerraCycle Inc., the pioneering upcycling...
Kum & Go stores introduce artesian water in biodegradable bottle
Hiland Premium Artesian Water, exclusively available at Kum & Go convenience stores, is now...
New protective packaging cuts costs and offers eco benefits for VW
New packaging for engine parts has earned Volkswagen South Africa the honor of this year’s...
Dell introduces packaging made from bamboo
Dell will begin shipping its Dell Inspiron Mini 10 and Mini 10v netbooks in packaging made from...
Ingersoll Rand to capture supply chain environmental impact data
Ingersoll-Rand plc has launched a survey designed to capture data relating to the environmental...
Coca-Cola begins global launch of PlantBottle
The Coca-Cola Company announced today that beverages in its PlantBottle™ packaging are...
City of Cincinnati Wins American Recycler Video Award
The U.S. Conference of Mayors, Novelis Inc. and Keep America Beautiful, Inc. announced that...
New packaging program aims to extend ground beef shelf life
A new modified atmosphere packaging program is designed to preserve the meat's flavor and color...
Thousands of local events will celebrate America Recycles Day
To celebrate the America Recycles Day, thousands of organizations are being enlisted to...
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Traditional grocers losing private-label share to specialty retailers
Specialty food retailers, such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, have enjoyed greater growth in...
Guerlain updates Terracotta compact design
Working with Alcan Packaging, Guerlain has relaunched its Terracotta compact. While the...
Research: Cosmetic shoppers favor product performance over organic and natural ingredients
According to findings in a recent U.S. study by market research firm Kairos Consumers,...
Beverage packaging: Phillips introduces UV Sweet Green Tea Vodka in retro packaging
Phillips Distilling Company introduces a sweet addition to its popular line of colorful flavored...
Beverage packaging: Hennessy to celebrate Mexican Bicentennial with commemorative bottle
Hennessy has announced a limited edition bottle in tribute to the 200th anniversary of the...
Beverage packaging: New silicone bottle caps make beer bottles resealable
Beer Interactive has introduced what it claims is the world's first silicone bottle cap for beer...
Beverage packaging: V8 V-Fusion launches green tea line in fruit-hued bottles
Campbell Soup Company is expanding its V8 V-Fusion line of beverages with new V8 V-Fusion +Tea...
Beverage packaging: Blue glass bottles for Spindrift beer
An original combination of blue glass and clear film labeling evokes sea spray and the feel of...
Beverage packaging: New water bottle is shaped like University of Texas Tower
H2Orange, a new Purified Texas Water in a unique scale-model replica of the iconic University of...
Packaging concepts: Chambord Liqueur rebrands with new packaging and flavored vodka line
Chambord, the iconic liqueur known for its natural black raspberry flavor and unforgettable...
Food packaging: Green Giant and FarmVille team up for online promotion with redeemable codes on packages
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Packaging concepts: Newman’s Own reinforces brand with new packaging and ad campaign
In the heart of salad season, Newman’s Own unveils a new and more vibrant packaging for...
Consumer packaged goods companies may need different tactics after recession
Consumer packaged goods companies will need to employ different tactics as the economy recovers,...
Understanding false patent marking in packaging
Packaging operations may take great pains to avoid statements on packages that could be...
Beverage packaging: Dr Pepper commemorates 125 years with collectible ‘heritage’ cans
Dr Pepper, the oldest major soft drink in America, continues its 125th Anniversary celebration...
PopPop Secret launches new popcorn line with innovative packaging
Pop Secret Premium Popcorn has mounted strong efforts to lift its well-known brand image. This...
Packaging concepts: Fridge box for champagne
Based on an original fridge design from the 1950s, this luxury packaging was specially developed...
Packaging concepts: Dry Coat RP Rust Preventative
Armor Protective Packaging, Howell, MI, has introduced Dry Coat RP Rust Preventative in an...
Paprica whitening hand cream
Hailing from Korea, this two-part packaging for hand cream has strong shelf impact. Held in a...
Food packaging: Campbell freshens up labeling for its iconic condensed soups
Campbell Soup Co. has redesigned the labeling for its Campbell’s Condensed Soup with a...
Packaging design: Paco & Lola honored for Raspberry Liqueur packaging
Spanish winery Paco & Lola has been rewarded with a Gold Medal for packaging design for their...
Packaging Design: Tea Forte Launches New Tea Mints in Creatively Shaped Packaging
Tea Forte aims to expand its mission to deliver the extraordinary health benefits of tea to the...
Food Packaging: Wheaties Honors Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers fans may do a double take when they walk down their grocery store cereal...
PACK EXPO adds new features to showcase 'future of packaging'
PACK EXPO this year aims to introduce attendees to the future of packaging with "Project 2020:...
Personal care packaging: Hispanic Women Want Beauty Marketers to Speak Their Language
Recent research from Mintel suggests that Hispanic women feel underrepresented in the beauty and...
Packaging design: Hennessy Wins Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Hennessy announced that its Paradis marque received Double Gold and Richard marque received Gold...
Packaging design: Diamond Packaging Wins Six Awards In National Paperboard Packaging Competition
Diamond Packaging earned six awards in the 67th Annual National Paperboard Packaging...
Beverage packaging: Juicy Juice launches new sparkling fruit juice in appealing packages
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Beverage packaging: Miller Lite summer packaging commemorates soccer greats
Miller Lite is unveiling limited-edition packaging to celebrate the summer of soccer as fans...
Packaging innovations celebrated at DuPont Awards
The annual DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation recognize packaging projects that exhibit...
Consumers seek more proactive role in developing & marketing products and packaging
In an inquiry of 1,000 men and women across the U.S. as to whether they were willing to engage...
Packaging design: Mello Yello soda rebrands, returns to its roots
The new look, created by New York-based design agency Stag & Hare, features the original playful...
Most shoppers believe effective packaging is worth higher prices for goods, says report
A new report shows that for most shoppers, packaging that meets real needs is worth buying...
Packaging design: Litl honored with major international design awards for creative packaging
Litl announced that its webbook computer has received prestigious design awards for creative...
DuPont Awards
The 22nd annual DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation recognizes excellence in packaging...
Packaging design: Surf film rides into markets in eco-conscious DVD case
Korduroy TV has debuted Tom’s Creation Plantation, a surf film and instructional movie...
Packaging design: Custom bottle helps Boots freshen up
A stylish custom-manufactured bottle supplied by RPC Containers Llantrisant...
Packaging design: Refreshed packaging for reformulated frozen foods
McCain Foods, a leader in frozen convenience products, has brought its McCain It’s all good™...
Packaging design: AriZona Iced Tea now in lighter weight bottle
AriZona Beverage Co. is getting the benefit of an improved carbon footprint from a new...
Packaging design: Agrolabs launches liquid nutrition products in a single-serve ‘shot format’
AgroLabs Inc. has expanded into the “shot format” category (convenient, single-serve shots)....
Packaging design: Wheaties unveils Dale Earnhardt commemorative box
Wheaties unveils a special-edition Dale Earnhardt commemorative box, honoring his career and...
Packaging Design: New Hungry Jack package brightens breakfast
Brand redesigns syrup bottle with innovative "Smiley Face" cap for no-drip, easy...
Packaging design: Dieline Packaging Award winners
First annual competition honored winners at 2010 IIR FUSE...
Beverage packaging: Phillips Unveils UV Coconut Vodka with bold bottle design
First naturally flavored premium white coconut vodka stands out with strong...
Food Packaging: Polaner uses packaging to boost premium appeal in "jam-packed" category
B&G Foods Inc. packs premium appeal with glass packaging with striking black twist closures for...
Rescue Water's panel-free PET bottles offer glass-like clarity, feel
AriZona Beverage Company's debuts Rescue Water, a new line of functional beverages, in...
How innovation in packaging and branding can create a new superfruit category
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pom Wonderful: How Innovation in...
The rewards and risks of packaging redesign
Marketers of established brands have even more to worry about now. Customers have changed their...
Fragile cookies gently, quickly slide into bags
A fast-growing bakery dances past a bottleneck in the counting, weighing and bagging of its...
Pharmaceutical packaging: Tums takes on private labels
GlaxoSmithKline updates Tums' packaging to differentiate its product from retail...
Shapely packaging adds flair to skincare packaging
Arbonne Intl. updates its premier skincare brand—NutriMinC RE9 facelift—with new airless...
1800® tequila introduces eco-friendly cocktail packaging
Proximo Spirits Inc. and 1800 Tequila announces the release of their 1800 Ultimate Mixes in...
PET bottles for imported French vodka
White Rock Distilleries, Lewiston, MA, has expanded the use of PET in its Pinnacle line of...
Barbara’s celebrates ‘almost 40’ birthday with natural makeover
The brand team at Barbara’s Bakery, Petaluma, CA came up with a natural makeover designed to...
Launch pad: beer gift pack
From Grolsch in Holland comes this litho-printed pack for its premium pilsner...
New PET bottle for Statestrong hand wash
Statestrong Ltd. is using a lightweight 400-mL glass-clear PET bottle for its Flower Shop hand...
Bold package for soft facial
When Kleenex® Ultra Soft facial tissue debuted in the U.K., its newly designed litho-printed...
B+L transitions to transparent packaging
Bausch + Lomb (B+L) makes a fresh departure from the white HDPE bottles traditionally used to...
How bag-in-box packaging helps New England deli storm into retail
Hurricane's Premium Soup and Chowder started in 2005 as a family-operated New England café and...
Food packaging: Graphic Packaging and Heinz Foods win consumers award
Susceptor technology gives consumers the choice of enjoying breat products either crispy or...
Medical packaging: 3M files lawsuit against Andover Healthcare
3M seeks injunctive relief and damages regarding packaging of Andover’s CoFlex 2 Layer...
Personal care packaging: MWV Partners with L’Oréal for Garnier Nutrisse line
MeadWestvaco Corp. announced an agreement with L’Oréal to produce the packaging for its...
Packaging design: Burgopak wins American Package Design Award
This year marks second time in a row company has won prestigious...
Packaging design: Jack Daniel’s new cocktail launched in stylish bottle
New offering in ready-to-drink beverage line available nationally in March...
Packaging design: Anthem rebrands Nestle Real Dairy Natural Ice Cream
New package design aims to communicate real ingredients to differentiate brand from...
Store brands still being fueled by slow economy, says new study
A new nationwide study reveals that more than eight out of ten supermarket shoppers see no...
Food packaging: Heinz announces winners in 2010 Ketchup Creativity Contest
Twelve winners announced in annual Heinz Ketchup student design...
Packaging design: Arta Tequila launches in stylish bottles
Glass bottles are manufactured using recycled glass with a refurbished metal bottle...
Packaging design: Seagram's Escapes gets redesign
Seagram's Escapes recently introduced new packaging that showcases its colorful, flavored malt...
Beverage packaging: Empty Maker’s Mark “Coach Cal” bottles benefit charity
Charitable bottles went on sale in the Commonwealth of Kentucky on April 2nd at 6:00 A.M., and...
Packaging design: Bacardi wins Havana Club Rum dispute in U.S. Federal Court
Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. applauded a federal court decision in favor of its packaging, marketing and...
Beverage packaging: Maker’s Mark wins lawsuit against Cuervo
Maker's Mark has won a judgment confirming that its free-form red wax seal coating is a...
Benefits of new full-color, single-face, laminate packaging
National Safety Assoc. Corp. says its Juice Plus+ product line has enjoyed double-digit market...
No-label look dawns for dish soap
Representing a departure from the original Dawn dish soap packaging's look with its glue-applied...
Limited-edition Downy bottle packs comfort for kids
In celebration of Downy's 50th anniversary, Procter & Gamble (P&G) is offering the softener in...
Tylenol contamination not caused by pallets, argues trade group
The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association has issued a statement regarding...
Packaging design: Heinz announces finalists in Ketchup Creativity Contest
Artist Burton Morris selects 36 finalists in label-design...
Packaging design: Organic food brand revamps packaging
Barbara's Bakery reworks brand's 55 packages to celebrate "almost 40"...
Shapely packaging add flair to skincare line
Arbonne Intl updates its premier skincare brand--NutriMinC RE9 facelift--with custom shaped...
GlaxoSmithKline updates packaging to maximize Tums brand
Although the Tums brand has been gracing American medicine cabinets for more than 75 years, the...
Packaging design: New coffee portion packs have edgy style
Green Mountain Coffee’s “revv” and “revv Pulse” bring new energy to...
Soymilk brand holds contest to let children design packaging
Stremicks Heritage Foods announced the relaunch of its 8th Continent Soymilk brand including the...
Rudi’s organic bakery launches new brand and packaging design
New packaging aims to better reflect the brand’s optimistic outlook, vibrant energy, passion...
FPA presents 2010 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards
The winners of the Flexible Packaging Association's 2010 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards...
Bold packaging for ultra-soft facial tissues
When Kleenex® Ultra Soft facial tissue debuted in the U.K., its newlydesigned litho-printed...
Caribou Coffee revamps branding
Caribou Coffee® customers in all stores nationwide will notice a new coffee-centric caribou on...
Study: $10-15B/year is lost to consumer product fraud
Economic adulteration and counterfeiting of global food and consumer products costs industry $10...
Colorful pail packs playful presentation of ‘Chicken Poo'
Compost manufacturer Vital Earth debuts colorful packaging for its fertilizer Chicken...
Limited-edition packaging for fragrances support tree-planting project
Hugo Fragrances has produced 400,000 special edition bottles of theHugo Man and Hugo Element...
Beverage cans appeal with detailed high-resolution graphics
International café chain Pret A Manger has relaunchedits range of Pure Pret sparkling fresh...
New packaging for Diet Coke aims to inspire heart-health awareness
To spotlight heart health during AmericanHeart Month, Diet Coke is being distributed in...
Growth forecasted for biodegradable polymer market
SRIC researchers report theglobal biodegradable polymers market doubled from 2005 to 2009 and...
U.K. cigarette packaging debate heats up
The U.K. Department of Health is again considering mandating plain packaging for cigarettes. Not...
FDA requests $4.03 billion to "transform" food safety system and more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting $4.03 billion to promote and protect public...
Neil Young box set receives Grammy for packaging
Neil Young Archives Vol. 1 box set received a Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited...
Sleeve labeling sets the pace
Contract packager/decorator Eastgate Graphics adds a VERSATILE BUT HEAVY-DUTY shrink-label...
Bayer's bottles go cartonless
Standout bottles for Genuine Bayer aspirin and Aleve products are eye-catchers, made easier to...
Wooden package balances sustainability, esthetics and functionality
The latest travel kit from Suki features an award-winning wooden package that balances...
Drug delivery with ease and comfort
Watson Pharmaceutical offers a new drug-delivery/injectable syringe device that improves...
Hybrid trend hits milk bottling
Organic dairy tests pouch-in-bottle concept that aims to deliver sustainability benefits in an...
Brew your coffee in its own cup
Steeped in brewing-innovation, Solobrew Corp. has launched a new product on the single-serve,...
Hammer wins nine international print awards
Hammer Packaging (www.hammerpackaging.com) won nine awards in the 35th International Gallery of...
Wheaties new FUEL cereal box design is packed with punch
Just in time to jumpstart those fitness-related New Year's resolutions, new Wheaties FUEL...
Vodka bottle is eco-friendly
As a reflection of its commitment to lightening its carbon footprint on the planet, Philadelphia...
Coke launches campaign for 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Coca-Cola is tapping into the joy and inspiration of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games...
P&G launches e-commerce website
The Procter & Gamble Co., Cincinnati and e-commerce services leader PFSweb, Inc. are piloting an...
Retail launch of new Wheaties cereal includes dramatic box design
New Wheaties FUEL cereal is now available in retail stores across the...
FDA issues Salmonella alert for Merrick dog treats
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet...
Method introduces new laundry detergent in pump bottle
With a precision-dosing pump top replacing the traditional laundry jug cap, Method’s new...
Supervalu to cut store inventory mostly bypackage size
The item reduction mirrors similar moves by other...
Heinz package design contest spotlights young artists
Heinz is calling on student artists in grades K-1 through 12 across America to cultivate their...
HERSHEY'S Chocolate packaging gets special Thank You message
HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Bars and Milk Chocolate Bars with Almonds to Deliver a Sweet "Thank...
Sparkling finish for French champagne
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Reims, France, has been innovating its bottling and packaging...
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Package helps introduce safety device
Listen to Rick Harpenau, owner of In-O-Vate Technologies Inc., talk about the countless news...
Packaging mistake results in voluntary recall of cold medicine
The absence of a child-resistant backing for blister packs in boxes ofVicks DayQuil Cold & Flu...
FDA urged to act on possible fruit and vegetable labeling abuses
The National Consumers League (NCL) has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Packaging Briefs
People, services, awards, and...
FDA expands presence outside US
As part of its continuing effort to buttress food and medical product safety in this country by...
Food Channel predicts 2010 food trends
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Grolsch beer gets redesign as part of brand repositioning
Anthem Worldwide announced the recent release of its new label design for international beer...
Bayer voluntarily recalls combination package of Alka-Seltzer Plus
In consultation with the FDA, Bayer's Consumer Care division has begun a voluntary recall of a...
el Jimador introduces tequila cocktails in cans
el Jimador Tequila is introducing what it says is the first authentic tequila cocktail in a can....
Glenfiddich introduces 50 year old whisky in special packaging
Glenfiddich is launching what it says is one of the rarest expressions of authentic Single Malt...
Packaging Briefs
People, services, awards, and...
Dairy labelers tackle the tough turf
The “Got Milk?” ad campaign is one of the most successful ever. While the campaign promotes...
Sustainably sweet
Cadeaux Chocolates, a woman-owned and operated, Seattle-based boutique confectioner, has...
Simple design aims for sophisticated tastes
Historically, many private-label packaging designers have updated packaging with some sort of...
FDA considers changing rules on animal-food labeling
Proposal would change declaration of color additives on animal feeds and pet food. The new...
Packaging Briefs
People, services, awards, and...
FDA and FSIS Collaborate To Improve Tracing of Unsafe Food Products
Recognizing the need to increase the speed and accuracy of traceback investigations and...
Coca-Cola Zero introduces special "Avatar" packaging
The Coca-Cola Company’s Coca-Cola Zero brand has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox on a...
New look for LipoTrim
Within the last six months the company has released new product packaging for a number of its...
CORZO introduces personalized labels, new gift-size bottle for Holiday 2009
CORZO luxury blue agave tequila has announced limited-edition offerings for the 2009 Holiday...
Flavrz adds single-serve pouch to organic beverage mix line
Flavrz Organic Drink Mix has introduced a single serve pouch with a built in spout that makes it...
DuPont Packaging call for entries to 22nd DuPont Awards competition
DuPont Packaging announced a call for entries in the 22nd DuPont Awards for Packaging...
Coca-Cola introduces new visual identity for juices
Uniform packaging design is part of the Company’s comprehensive, strategic effort to expand...
Power of Fruit introduces new logo, packaging design, website
The Power of Fruit Inc, has introduced a new corporate identity system including a new logo,...
New packaging program aims to extend ground beef shelf life
A new modified atmosphere packaging program is designed to preserve the meat's flavor and color...
Private label beverages rise in weak economy
According to a new report from beverage research agency Canadean, the global economic downturn...
FDA updates food code
The update includes changes on hamburgers and cut leafy greens that are included as foods that...
Godiva launches new line of coffees with rich packaging
Godiva Chocolatier has introduced a new line of specialty coffee designed to turn the everyday...
Educational program sings praises of paperboard packaging
At the Worldwide Food Expo, Evergreen Packaging Inc.announced the expansion of the Milk Rocks!...
Redesigned ice cream packaging serves up nostalgia
Capitalizing on the brand equity of Good Humor, which dates back to the 20s, Anthem and Unilever...
New ink may lower electronics costs for smart packaging
A new circuit printing technology could lead to lower-cost electronics for a range of smart...
Samuel Adams launches new barrel-aged beers in special packaging
The Boston Beer Company announced the limited release of a new series of beers, the Samuel...
Woodford Reserve releases limited edition bourbon in new packaging
Woodford Reserve announces the latest extension of its acclaimed Master's Collection which was...
Bissell cleans up with 'enviro-friendly' bottles
Bissell Homecare Inc. hopes the new bottles for its 2X Ultra concentrated carpet cleaner...
Kraft redesigns Crystal Light packaging for better shelf appeal and sustainability
Kraft Foods has trimmed its Crystal Light packaging to create a more modern, sleek package that...
Protica taps into shelf-stable dispensing
Protica Inc. specializes in the manufacture of protein and energy drinks such as protein shots....
Artisan tequila bottle sports a digital label
Tanteo tequila is a hand-infused spirit in a hand-crafted bottle designed by Tanteo Spirits'...
Monster energizes drink line with 'Nitrous' in cans
Monster Beverage Co. makes 'Nitrous' convenient by launching the new drink line in a resealable...
16 Mile Brewing opts for aluminum bottle
16 Mile Brewing Co., a regional brewer in Georgetown, DE, is packing its beer in a 22-oz...
New Product of the Month: Makeup remover in aluminum
Physicians Formula is now offering packets of facial makeup remover towelettes in cylinders...
Synaura Intl. launches Avia time-release beverage
Synaura Intl. has released Avia (pronounced like the word “aviation”), a four-formula liquid...
Fitness drink in PET adds an option
FYXX Hybrid® is a new energy drink developed by fitness center owner/entrepreneur Steve Ondish,...
New leaner packaging yields benefits for Birds Eye Foods
Back in the 1930s, Clarence Birdseye discovered how frozen food could taste as good as fresh....
Slim carton helps juice relaunch in Europe
Coca-Cola has relaunched its entire Cappy juice and nectar line in Bulgaria and Romania in new...
Unilever to phase-out Smart Choices label
In light of the FDA's recent announcement, Unilever has decided to transition out of the current...
ZeroWater gets brand and packaging makeover
ZeroWater's successful launch of its filtered water products onto national retailer shelves like...
FDA shifts practices on canned food regulation, says consulting firm
FDAImports.com reports that without warning, FDA has begun applying low-acid or acidified canned...
Honey wins top creative awards for commercial effectiveness
UK Creative agency honored by Silver awards from Design Business...
Unilever issues allergy alert for tubs of Breyers ice cream
Unilever United States, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),...
Akvinta Vodka wins packaging award at 2009 Vodka Masters
Mediterranean luxury vodka brand awarded double gold for...
Coca-Cola unveils new 90-Calorie mini Can
7.5-oz package to be offered in eight-packs by a number of Coke’s soda...
BISSELL introduces new eco-friendly bottles
Packaging for concentrated cleaners aims at easier use, less burden on...
Distinct Beverages teams with Rexam
First carbonated protein energy drink debuts in 12 oz. aluminum...
Vuka beverages teams with Exal for aluminum bottle
New line of functional beverages debuts in colorful 16-ounce...
Antoine Amrani Chocolates launches with premium branding
Antoine Amrani Chocolates has opened its premium, artisan chocolate factory and launched...
Soap cartons offer European charm
When Lornamead Brands Inc. wanted to introduce an affordable line of pure vegetable,...
Collaboration modernized
Recently, the design team at a major consumer packaged goods/food-and-beverage (CPG/F&B) company...
A shining move to sustainability
When it comes to producing packaging that jumps off the shelf, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Moon...
Packaging workflow studies “surface” at Pack Print
Earlier this month, Kodak sported a tech-forward exhibition at the Pack Print/Print 09...
Breast cancer awareness packaging introduced by Kroger
National campaign features 55 Kroger associates who are breast cancer...
Evian teams with designer Paul Smith for limited edition bottle
Holiday package displays youthful attitude of creator and his signature...
Lyons Seafoods introduces new packaging
Revamped brand identity seeks to reposition product for a more premium...
Tequila packaging blends modern, traditional design
Tanteo tequila is a natural, hand-infused spirit in a hand-crafted bottle designed by Tanteo...
New Red Stuff sports drink introduced in vibrant packaging
Hybrid beverage packaged in custom resealable...
Xerox unveils digital package printing/finishing system
Being demonstrated at PrintPack now through Sept. 16, Xerox's semi-automated package...
PackPrint makes global debut today
Both PRINT 09 and PackPrint are currently taking place at McCormick Place, Chicago, and will...
Federal government unveils new food-safety website
Site aims to consolidate and present food safety and recall issues to...
Nanomaterials could have a huge impact on environment and health
Nanomaterials are just too tiny to ignore. They're increasingly being used in packaging and can...
Candy packaging sweetens the deal
The global economy may look dark and dreary, but the confection/snack sector is holding...
Cigar box is a trip down memory lane
Who can forget cigar boxes? For kids, they were the perfect “stash” container for crayons,...
Turning the Tide to stain release
Procter & Gamble has developed a new category of products under the Tide umbrella. Its new Tide...
Sleeve label is the buzz at Bumble Bee
New from Bumble Bee Foods is an environmentally-friendly promotional multipack of Prime Fillet®...
Small bottle carries a big impact for garden-care concentrates
A new line of plant foods is cropping up from Bayer CropScience. VitaGro is Bayer's premium...
Squeezable gum pack from Japan
Japanese company Ezaki Glico, Osaka, recently launched a new way to package gum. The company’s...
Chilli sauce bottles with a kick
Encona chilli sauces, owned by Enco Products, a top supplier in the U.K. of Caribbean foods and...
Milk carton is easy to use
A new milk carton that Germany's Milch-Union Hocheifel eG milk company introduced last October...
Kid-proof cleaners are packaged in style
Babyganics, a new “kid-centric,” personal-care marketer that produces a line of nontoxic...
Compartmented dispenser does double duty
Hillyard Inc., a Missouri-based manufacturer/distributor of janitorial products, sanitary...
FDA launches new Center for Tobacco Products
Center to oversee all aspects of tobacco regulation, including packaging and...
Cigarette packaging can mislead smokers: study
Findings could hasten standardized-packaging legislation being considered in many...
Get hydrated with protein tea
Unlike many protein drinks on the market that are in the form of a shake, Poze, which was...
Cosmetic packaging that's more than a pretty case
With more than 95-percent natural ingredients, including extracts from fruits and flowers, ALMAY...
Fruit puree snack in squeezable pouch
Peter Stewart, senior business development and sales strategy manager for Dole Packaged Foods...
Smart packaging choices help reintroduction of Finesse haircare products
The Finesse® haircare line is back with new packaging and revved-up product formulations. A...
Men's moisturizer triumphs in a pump dispenser tube
For L'Oreal's Biotherm Homme Force Supreme Neutralizer, a daily anti-wrinkle moisturizer for...
3D printing is reshaping package design and prototyping
Despite the economic downturn, NextGen Research, a Allied Business Intelligence Inc. group,...
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