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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Packaging Briefs
People, services, awards, and...
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...
Packaging Briefs
People, services, awards, and...
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...
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...
Shipping tea with care
For Rishi Tea, a Milwaukee-based importer, organic tea is its passion. It's what Rishi does...
Achieving sustainability with flexible automation
Our need to preserve resources for the future means packaging's ultimate goal is achieving...
Sustainably sweet
Cadeaux Chocolates, a woman-owned and operated, Seattle-based boutique confectioner, has...
Packaging Briefs
People, services, awards, and...
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...
US bioplastics market could top $10B by 2020
Sustainable plastics manufacturer Cereplast, Inc. announced that it expects the U.S. bioplastics...
New packaging aims to make mosquito nets more eco-friendly
BASF has developed a fully biodegradable packaging system for its Interceptor...
Educational program sings praises of paperboard packaging
At the Worldwide Food Expo, Evergreen Packaging Inc.announced the expansion of the Milk Rocks!...
Consumer brands shouldn't jump the gun on green marketing
Retailers, foodservice chains and consumer product manufacturers should think long and hard...
Foodservice packaging trends discussed in new report
The resurgence of the environmental movement has caused an upswing in the demand for...
Sprint moves to eco- and cost-conscious accessory packaging
Sprint redesigned packaging for its wireless accessory line is expected to generate an...
Green is ingrained in packaging, says new Packaging Digest study
Sustainability has been a primary consideration in the packaging industry the last several...
Statewide reusable-bag campaign kicks off in Los Angeles
Non-profit, government and business groups joined together last week to kick off the "Got Your...
Reuse program
The AcuTemp REPAQ™ (Reusable Enviro-friendly Program Assuring Quality) is a reuse program for...
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...
Green efforts can be hampered by nonstandard terminology
As systems thinking permeates the discourse on how to evaluate environmental benefits, we run...
City of Atlanta launches pilot incentive based recycling program
The City of Atlanta announced that a select group of Atlanta residents will soon be rewarded for...
Majority of businesses will stand pat on sustainability, says survey
Despite the considerable attention being given to sustainable packaging, eco-friendly programs...
Kraft Foods extends commitment to sustainable cocoa farming
Kraft Foods is taking a major step forward in its long-standing support of sustainable cocoa...
Cork harvest yields smaller but higher quality crop
With a combined Portuguese and Spanish harvest of 220,000 metric tons, the recently completed...
PET recycling reaches highest level since 1997
Industry associations say PET container recycling is up for fifth year at 27...
Green will grow
When purchasers look to buy packaging, some of the top factors that influence their decisions...
Oatmeal packaging healthy for earth
As part of PepsiCo's commitment to reduce its environmental footprint, the food and beverage...
A shining move to sustainability
When it comes to producing packaging that jumps off the shelf, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Moon...
A more effective approach to measuring greenhouse gas emissions
Business managers understand the direct connection between measurement and management: We manage...
New eco-friendly packaging for bathroom tissue
Environmentally sustainable carton has no plastic, is designed for easy...
Corporate leaders lag on sustainability, says study
Are US corporations living up to their intentions on sustainability? Not according to a recent...
Abbott expands sustainable packaging programs
Company implements 40+ packaging initiatives as part of part of environmental...
Seafood company’s recycling program cuts 300,000 lb of landfill waste
Styrene-foam is primary material, but plastic wrap, pallets, and corrugated are also...
Bioplastic resin certification
Mirel bioplastic resins produced by Telles, the co.’s joint venture with Archer Daniels...
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...
New cell phone package improves visibility and sustainability
Today's retail environment demands quick turnaround—packaging designs included. That's why...
Sony’s Thom Dohner on new eco-friendly DVD packaging: (video interview)
New lightweight DVD case expected to cut two million lbs of carbon emissions per...
Nestle launches rPET-packaged water brand with recycling program
Company teams with Whole Foods Market stores to raise consumer...
What motivates consumers to choose sustainable food and beverages?
New study shows sustainability is key in this category, with implications for...
U.S. aluminum can recycling reached 54.2 percent in 2008
Industry associations claim figure is highest recycling rate for any beverage...
Global CEO Forum gives birth to the Global Packaging Project
The Global CEO Forum brings together the CEOs of major consumer packaged goods and retail...
NAPCOR refutes claims that PLA can be recycled with PET
PET trade organization questions quality, costs, and overall viability of...
New eco-efficiency protocol developed
First such methodology to be validated by independent third party, says...
Coca-Cola Enterprises aims to reduce carbon footprint by 15 percent by 2020
Sustainable packaging is seen as a key part of program's...
European Bioplastics distances itself from “oxo-biodegradable” industry
European Bioplastics has published a paper claiming that the oxo-biodegradable industry has...
Group works to keep prepared food packaging out of landfills
Representatives from major packaging companies and food chains, including Starbucks,...
PET environmental packaging
New EnvironSeal is a family of sustainable, sealable, polyester packaging products designed to...
Vitamin-enhanced water gets super-light bottle
There's a good way to remember the name of TalkingRain Beverage Co.'s new sustainable, 20-oz...
Packaging powers sales at Energizer
While packaging's primary purpose is to protect a product, it's also an important method to...
Big brands make sustainable strides
Several firsts marked the announcement of the winners of the DuPont Awards for Packaging...
Sara Lee's sustainable mission
In April, Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, IL, opened its new North American innovation campus,...
PE air pillows
The EP-Flex™ Renew™ is a high-performance, low-density PE air pillow film that is made with...
Oxygen-scavenging PET for Aussie wines
Taking a leading stance in innovation in the Australian wine industry, Wolf Blass Wines presents...
PepsiCo releases easy-grip, light bottle
PepsiCo is hoping its new eco-friendly version of the Propel fitness water bottle will make an...
Repulpable coating
The co. offers repulpable coatings for meat packaging customers that want to convert from waxed...
Garlic supplier gets fresh with flex-pack
Christopher Ranch is rolling out a new 6-oz, resealable, standup pouch for its peeled,...
Reusable bottle adds a pouch
The i-Clean Multi-Surface spray cleaner is said to reduce bottle waste by containing the...
PLA shrink sleeves
EarthFirst® PLA shrink film features precise placement of the label onto assorted container...
It’s not just about being 'green’
Sustainability incorporates economic prosperity, social equity and environmental stewardship,...
Artfully 'green' package for artisan lettuce
Engineered to protect each product as well as the environment, new packaging adopted by Tanimura...
Battelle scientists seek to develop corn-based bioplastic products
Packaging is a key application for developments sought by...
News commentary: NPE2009 highlights sustainability efforts by plastics industry
The plastics industry faces unique challenges in presenting its case for...
Aluminum industry emphasizes recyclability for European Green Week
Benefits of aluminum packaging and progressive sustainable thinking pay...
Student-run program recycles polystyrene foam lunch trays
Program turns trash into cash with program that reduced the school’s waste by 20...
More than just a pretty case
Co. projections show a savings of 52.5 tons of paperboard, 368,060 gal of water and 173.5 cubic...
Tic Tac redesigns packaging for greater sustainability
Iconic mint brand gets recyclable...
Sustainability leads the pack at Walmart expo
Walmart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR, kicked off Earth Month in April with a bang to encourage...
Biodegradable technology
New water bottle infused with Reverte™ Back to Nature® additive reportedly will biodegrade...
Sustainability: U.S. needs consistent labeling to explain package recovery
This spring, the U.K.'s Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) introduced its new consumer...
Alcoa helps Army National Guard recycle packaging
Alcoa announced that more than 50 U.S. Army National Guard facilities in Illinois, through...
Degradable PET additives: NAPCOR urges restraint
PET trade organization says data doesn’t substantiate sustainability...
Novelis reports record levels of aluminum can recycling
Company recycled an estimated 39 billion aluminum beverage cans in the past...
Nestle Waters teams with Keep America Beautiful to improve recycling
Twelve communities receive $10,000 grants from Nestle to improve...
Walmart sustainable packaging comes to Mexico this year
Announcement at EXPO PACK México broadens retailer’s reach in...
Wal-Mart's making suppliers go 'green'
Last October, Wal-Mart Stores' then-CEO, H. Lee Scott Jr., stood at a podium in Beijing's swank...
How to spur innovation in recycling
At the SPC's annual spring meeting last month, it was evident that the discussion of sustainable...
DuPont award winners announced at virtual event
Registration is open for the DuPont Sustainable Packaging Exchange May 28,...
Coca-Cola Company introduces bioplastic bottle
New "PlantBottle" brings eco-friendly packaging to water...
Survey reveals generation gaps on sustainability attitudes: Part 2
Last month's sustainable branding article, which tapped generations from Millennials to Matures,...
Sustainable packaging: New site ranks 25 coffee brands
Packaging is key element of Greenopia ratings for "green" ratings of specific...
Greenwashing affects 98-percent of products, says TerraChoice
Packaging and other product attributes can often mislead consumers, says...
Walmart expo showcases sustainability efforts
More than 165 supplier booths demonstrated enviro-friendly packaging materials and...
How to spur innovation in recycling
At the SPC's annual spring meeting last month, it was evident that the discussion of sustainable...
Survey reveals generation gaps on sustainability attitudes: Part 2
Last month's sustainable branding article, which tapped generations from Millennials to Matures,...
IKEA's “No More Plastic Bag” movement
A lot has happened since IKEA eliminated plastic bags from its retail stores, says the...
Waste Management Introduces Fluorescent Lightbulb Packaging / Recycling Program
First product for recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs also reduces mercury...
PNY Reveals New Enviro-Friendly Packaging
Technology company teams with National Geographic for...
Recycle Glass Day expands to week
Success of one-day event prompts longer event with additional...
Green products are getting the green light
According to Datamonitor, green marketing is still growing strong. So far in 2009, 458 new...
New software steers packaging design choices for greater sustainability
Growing emphasis on all things "green" has forever changed the package-development...
Frito-Lay SunChips brand introduces compostable plant-based bag
PepsiCo division revamps packaging starting with renewable-material outer...
New report examines food and beverage sustainable packaging gains
Study presents market size, trends, growth, marketing and promotion, and supplier...
Survey reveals generation gaps on sustainability attitudes
Consumer research study taps four generations about packaging and sustainability...
Reusable bags increasing in popularity
Sustainability efforts are increasingly acceptable to...
Sustainability: New greener packaging for phones
VTech Communications adds packaging to suite of sustainability...
COMPASS software steers choices for packaging design
The growing emphasis on all things “green” has forever changed the package-development...
'Green' paper line
RafEco™ products include 23 items each constructed with a variety of certified face papers,...
Procter & Gamble: New sustainability goals adjusted for Europe
Gianni Ciserani, president for Procter & Gamble, Western Europe, told an audience of European...
Tetra Pak reports progress on C02 goals
Packaging company's effort is part of World Wildlife Fund's Climate Savers...
ConAgra issues first corporate responsibility report
Packaging is key component in company’s overall Green...
Sustainability: How to keep it going in bad economy
Sam's Club, McDonalds, Dell featured in panel...
New high for steel-can recycling
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced today that 7.2 million metric tons (mmt) of...
“Green?” Which computer company does it best?
Packaging plays key roles in tech companies green efforts, says...
Sustainable packaging: New website offers array of choices
Salazar Packaging launches new site specializing in sustainable...
Bioplastic resin: NatureWorks may add second plant
Company is assessing locations for production of Ingeo resin used in...
Steel packaging reaches high recycling rates in Europe
Recycling rate of 69% points to significant benefits for steel...
Sustainable Packaging Demonstrations on Earth Day
Major suppliers will demonstrate processes for making green...
Dow Challenges Packaging Industry for 100% Recyclability
Company believes key is changing perception of plastic packaging as...
New Certified Compostable Hot Cup and Lid Introduced
Packaging combination is engineered to compost in 60- 90 days in existing...
Coke Teams With Kiwanis & WSI for Recycling in Miami
Largest street festival in US draws 1-million people, big recycling...
New CA Bill Aims to Boost Incentives for Responsible Packaging
Lawmakers hope to streamline sustainability process for entire product...
Communicating the recycling message is harder than it seems
A toothbrush currently in stores comes in a clamshell with an optimistic label that reads,...
More Laws Push Packagers to Increase Sustainability
Packaging changes can be driven as much by legislative action as other...
No Technical Barrier for Recycling Plant-Based Plastic Bottles, says NatureWorks
Following an extensive analysis of current technology, NatureWorks LLC has concluded that...
U.S. Cities Recycle Over 115 Million Aluminum Cans For National Challenge
Cans for Cash Winners Announced at U.S. Conference of...
Consumers Still Buying Green Despite Economic Downturn, Says Study
A new study commissioned by Green Seal and EnviroMedia Social Marketing and conducted by Opinion...
NewPage, WRI, Launch Partnership to Protect Indonesian Forests
Packaging-paper manufacturer supports sustainability effort for rapidly depleting...
New Biodegradable Packaging Introduced for Home-Delivered Meals Supplier
Sunfare's new bio-plastic packaging adds eco-friendly element to line of healthy...
New Program Will Upcycle Nomacorc Closures Into Retail Products
Producer of alternative wine closures extends its sustainability efforts with...
USDA Chooses “Green” Bottled Water Brand for Headquarters
Compostable bottle is said to fit agency's initiative for greater...
New Program Offers Convenient Recycling Option for Polypropylene #5
Recycled-products company teams with major food marketers to expand recycling of packaging...
Maxco and Proactive Team Up for Sustainable Ag Packaging
Collaboration aims to introduce new technologies better suited to ag...
Coke Teams with MSU to Create Packaging Innovation & Sustainability Center
Improving the global sustainability of product packaging took a meaningful step forward with a...
ACH Foam Technologies Pushes for EPS Recycling Campaign
Company employs closed loop production, seeks to enhance awareness of...
New Belgium Brewing Reduces Material in Packaging
Removal of Cardboard Partitions Saves Money and Lessens CO2...
Wine Cork Recycling Initiative Teams with WTN Services and Winetasting Network
Program aims to boost public awareness of cork recycling and material’s...
Packaging Lamination Sustainability Efforts Advanced by Rohm and Haas
Participation in Sustainable Package Design Workshop + Designer's Resource Expo addresses...
Alcoa Participates in Climate Protection Initiative
USCAP Blueprint for Legislative Action includes recommendations for climate-change...
New Study Emphasizes Natural Cork’s Green Credentials
Report was derived from analyses of seven different environmental...
New Breakthroughs in Flexible-Packaging Recycling
If spent flexible packaging has a multilayer construction, end-of-life (EOL) options...
Sonoco's Forestry Management Program Earns SFI Certification
Company recognized for commitment to Sustainable Forestry...
News Analysis: Recession Trashes Market for Recyclables
Economic downturn makes recycled materials no longer competitive in...
John Henry Company Implements New Plastic Recycling Program
Company expects to recycle 30 to 40 percent of production...
New Boxes From Klabin Use FSC Certified Board
Forest Stewardship Council approval points to greater...
New breakthroughs in flexible-packaging recycling
The Flexible Packaging Association (www.flexpack.org) pegs the annual sales of the U.S. flexible...
Sustainability prospects in trying times
How does one even begin to summarize the rollercoaster year of 2008? Few could have predicted...
One in Four Americans Plan to Make Recycling Part of New Year’s Resolutions
Survey launched first ever annual Recycle Glass Day...
"Green" Polyethylene Project Approved by Braskem
Eco-friendly packaging material program will begin production...
Dell Implements Plan to Simplify Computer Packaging
Global green-packaging strategy aims to eliminate 20 million pounds of...
Former “Corrugated Recycles” 800 Number is Now an Adult Services Line
Number was obtained by illicit-services organization during switch to...
PLA Packaging Gets Boost from Conference Presentation
Bioplastic material important topic of conference...
Glass Container Industry Sets Ambitious Recycling Goal
Industry aims for 50 percent or higher recycled content by...
Chicken Brand Introduces New Traceable Packaging
Code allows consumers to track source of poultry back to original...
New Program Lets Wine Customers Make Green Contribution at Purchase
Contribution helps offset carbon emissions generated by packaging and...
Is Sustainability Being Held Back by Ideas from the Past?
The future of packaging will require new ideas and different ways of seeing...
Sainsbury's Introduces Salads in Compostable Packaging
Amcor Flexibles and Flextrus joint venture produces sustainable film...
Pharmaceutical packaging sustains temperatures and the environment
As powerful as Walmart is, it can't change the weather. That's why James Soucey, director of...
Clamshell containers
The Hangables™ line of clamshell containers is the newest version of the co.'s breakthrough...
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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...
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...
Wooden package balances sustainability, esthetics and functionality
The latest travel kit from Suki features an award-winning wooden package that balances...
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...
Bayer's bottles go cartonless
Standout bottles for Genuine Bayer aspirin and Aleve products are eye-catchers, made easier to...
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...
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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...
Slim carton helps juice relaunch in Europe
Coca-Cola has relaunched its entire Cappy juice and nectar line in Bulgaria and Romania in new...
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....
Fitness drink in PET adds an option
FYXX Hybrid® is a new energy drink developed by fitness center owner/entrepreneur Steve Ondish,...
Synaura Intl. launches Avia time-release beverage
Synaura Intl. has released Avia (pronounced like the word “aviation”), a four-formula liquid...
New Product of the Month: Makeup remover in aluminum
Physicians Formula is now offering packets of facial makeup remover towelettes in cylinders...
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...
Monster energizes drink line with 'Nitrous' in cans
Monster Beverage Co. makes 'Nitrous' convenient by launching the new drink line in a resealable...
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...
Artisan tequila bottle sports a digital label
Tanteo tequila is a hand-infused spirit in a hand-crafted bottle designed by Tanteo Spirits'...
Protica taps into shelf-stable dispensing
Protica Inc. specializes in the manufacture of protein and energy drinks such as protein shots....
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...
Compartmented dispenser does double duty
Hillyard Inc., a Missouri-based manufacturer/distributor of janitorial products, sanitary...
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...
Kid-proof cleaners are packaged in style
Babyganics, a new “kid-centric,” personal-care marketer that produces a line of nontoxic...
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...
Milk carton is easy to use
A new milk carton that Germany's Milch-Union Hocheifel eG milk company introduced last October...
Chilli sauce bottles with a kick
Encona chilli sauces, owned by Enco Products, a top supplier in the U.K. of Caribbean foods and...
Squeezable gum pack from Japan
Japanese company Ezaki Glico, Osaka, recently launched a new way to package gum. The company’s...
Sleeve label is the buzz at Bumble Bee
New from Bumble Bee Foods is an environmentally-friendly promotional multipack of Prime Fillet®...
Turning the Tide to stain release
Procter & Gamble has developed a new category of products under the Tide umbrella. Its new Tide...
Cigar box is a trip down memory lane
Who can forget cigar boxes? For kids, they were the perfect “stash” container for crayons,...
Candy packaging sweetens the deal
The global economy may look dark and dreary, but the confection/snack sector is holding...
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...
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...
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...
3D printing is reshaping package design and prototyping
Despite the economic downturn, NextGen Research, a Allied Business Intelligence Inc. group,...
Warsteiner reinforces brand strategy with new packaging
German brewery takes next step in modern marketing...
Tequila Herradura redesigns packaging
Company's 140 year tradition incorporated into look of new bottles, labels, and...
Vitamin water drops into aluminum bottles
Live Young Forever Health and Wellness (LYF), Edmonton, AB, Canada, is rolling out Live Young...
Shrink sleeve label protects nutrition powder
A combination shrink sleeve PVC label equipped with a tamper-evident feature helps Nutrex...
Bottle showcases rainforest water from Eurofusion
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Packaging powers sales at Energizer
While packaging's primary purpose is to protect a product, it's also an important method to...
Southern Comfort launches premium, ready-to-serve drinks to meet growing demand
Research by Nielsen finds that the premium ready-to-serve category is growing more than 72...
Investing in innovation can set stage for growth
A recent press release from Silgan Containers put forth the common-sense idea that if a company...
Reusable bottle adds a pouch
The i-Clean Multi-Surface spray cleaner is said to reduce bottle waste by containing the...
Starbucks ice cream debuts in canisters
Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, join forces to deliver...
Oxygen-scavenging PET for Aussie wines
Taking a leading stance in innovation in the Australian wine industry, Wolf Blass Wines presents...
PepsiCo releases easy-grip, light bottle
PepsiCo is hoping its new eco-friendly version of the Propel fitness water bottle will make an...
Big brands make sustainable strides
Several firsts marked the announcement of the winners of the DuPont Awards for Packaging...
Probiotic drink is packed with a smile
NextFoods USA, a Boulder, CO natural foods venture, has developed new GoodBelly probiotic drink,...
Vitamin-enhanced water gets super-light bottle
There's a good way to remember the name of TalkingRain Beverage Co.'s new sustainable, 20-oz...
Clorox announces winners of package design contest
Contest celebrates new Clorox Décor Canisters, combining style and...
Tray-pack for fishing product does double duty
How Minn Kota teamed with Display Pack to create a noteworthy packaging...
Packaging fireworks
Diamond Sparkler's new end-of-line accumulation conveyor provides precision product placement...
IoPP unveils new event format, presents awards at Packaging Summit 09
At its reformatted Packaging Summit, IoPP places the emphasis back on member...
Candle packs light the way to sweet sales
Gold Canyon Candle Co. has no shortage of candles to celebrate its 10th anniversary, based on...
Packaging fireworks
In the U.S. fireworks market, no name shines brighter than Diamond Sparkler Mfg Co. With an...
Del Monte adds fruit bowl package
As many moms say, “eat your fruit and vegetables.” And as consumers strive to add more fruit...
High-tech look for laundry conditioner
Bottles of Unilever's new Comfort Cencentrado 3D (Comfort Concentrated 3D) fabric conditioner...
Bread bags get colorful
Across the Pacific Northwest, Silver Hills Bakery is unveiling a new look for its bread bags, as...
Organic meal replacement in RTD pack
Orgain Inc., Irvine, CA, has created what it claims is the first doctor-developed,...
Light-up bottle for haircare product
Everyone wants shiny hair from products that can give a shimmering result. Iyosei Capillary...
Subway slims salad bowls to reduce enviro impact
Isn't it interesting how a simple change can lead to big gains in conserving resources? Such was...
'Green' gift bags made from limestone
Gift bags for wine may not often carry a high price tag for consumers, but they tend to have a...
360 Vodka shipped in a recyclable container
Continuing its commitment to the environment, the Earth Friendly Distilling Co., Weston, MO, has...
Classic Wonder Bread bag gets a new take
When the needs of a changing marketplace say it's time to update for a slightly older and more...
Gorton’s Seafood switches to zip bags
Gorton’s Seafood, Gloucester, MA, has its seafood meals in the bag. Equipped with...
Eye tracking can provide insight into packaging-design choices
Measuring customer eye patterns gives quantifiable measurement of buying...
Chaotic beverage to launch in Canada
Best-selling trading card game inspires bold packaging...
Considering the future of CD packaging
A new study from the RIAA and the NARM forecasts that electronic distribution of music won’t...
EskoArtwork and Strata announce partnership
As part of our ongoing reportage of industry events, PD has dispatched new media editor David...
Survey of brand owners reveals trends in packaging design
Increasingly complex supply chain forces changes in how packages are...
Alice White Wines Introduces Tetra Pak Cartons
Affordable, quality wine now available in re-sealable and portable...
Strategic package design builds brands
Package design offers plenty of opportunities to build additional sales and reinforce consumer...
Big beers, big bottles, big taste
Louisiana-based Abita Brewing Co. launches Andygator and Abby Ale beers in bottles; but not just...
MillerCoors redesigns Miller Chill packaging
Reformulated brew highlighted by new primary and secondary...
Spain's #1 Selling Table Wine introduces PET Packaging for US
Aseptic green packaging easier on environment, prevents cork...
Borden introduces new packaging
Famed Elsie-the-cow logo revamped along with new package...
Packaging Education: Need for training is increasing, says IoPP
Complexity and integration of packaging operations drives greater need for...
Package design systems helpprevent branding mistakes
Companies should think in terms of a comprehensive brand approach for packaging...
Tropicana: New Trop50 debuts in controversial Arnell packaging
Orange juice packaging drew heat from consumers, but continues with new line...
Pacifico Beer introduces 7 oz. bottles
Smaller package to be offered primarily in West Coast...
Winners of SCA Packaging Design Challenge announced
International competition provides fresh ideas and inspiration for...
Heinz contest lets young artists design packaging for ketchup packets
Pop artist Burton Morris judges 45,000 entries in the Heinz Ketchup Creativity™...
Red Truck Wines Launches New 3L Mini-Barrel
Sam’s Club First to Carry New Package Starting in...
Pepsi Introduces Three New Sodas
All-natural premium cola and two limited-edition reissues introduce new packaging to...
Snapple Introduces Redesigned Packaging
Brand gets biggest makeover in nearly four...
Heinz Introduces Commemorative Steelers Ketchup Bottles
Limited-edition "six-pack" honors team's half-dozen championship...
PVC sleeves dress dressing bottles
James Beard award winner Roy Yamaguchi opened the first Roy's restaurant in 1988 in Honolulu,...
Tuna steak in high-barrier containers is catching on in Spain
Spanish seafood company Bernardo Alfageme, S.A. is revolutionizing the shelf-stable seafood...
Sleek bottle gives replenishment drink a wakeup call
Code Blue is a zesty, new recovery drink set to make a splash on the market. Available online at...
Plastic wine bags cut waste
Last September, Swedish wine importer and contract-packager Facino AB ( www.facino.se ) started...
Kellogg saves space with slim cereal box
Kellogg Co. has begun a six-month test in Detroit of what is says is "a more consumer-friendly,...
Puppet compact from Italy
New Package of the Month The Italians have created a novel way to package makeup. Micys in Milan...
AriZona Beverage moves to PET hot-fillable bottle
AriZona Beverage Co. has commercialized Constar Intl. 's ( www.constar.net ) VCT™ (vertical...
Single-dose packets are a marvel for Miracle-Gro
Scotts Miracle-Gro Products, Inc., Marysville, OH, has launched a no-mess way to feed plants...
Finally: Toothpaste in a clear tube
A new ultraviolet light barrier film developed by Sealed Air Corp. ( www.sealedair.com ) is the...
New decorative canister for disinfecting wipes
A quick and easy way to disinfect anytime, anywhere, Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes from the Clorox...
ConAgra Foods Meal Trays Win Ameristar Award
Frozen-meal trays made from post-consumer recycled plastic honored by...
Product is Package: How a Sleeve Label Dresses up Water-Filter Cartridge
Plant-based recyclable label is environmentally friendly while adding visual punch to...
SCA Packaging Opens Public Voting for Their Design Challenge
Winners will be announced During SCA's "Packaging Experience" event in...
Cocktail mixer bottles pour on the style
Mixerz is a new line of cocktail mixers developed by Williams-Sonoma marketers and packaged in a...
New Concentrated Beverage Debuts in Glass Bottles
Flavrz organic drink mix aims to reduce packaging waste and customization of...
Clorox Introduces Décor Packaging for Wipes, Creates Design Contest
Competition allows consumers to create new packaging possibilities for...
Monday Video: Entertaining Customizable CD Packaging
An enjoyable look at a clever CD...
National Tomato Brand Makes Heart-Healthy Products Shine With New Packaging
Dei Fratelli brings renewed awareness to its line of no salt added and low-sodium tomato...
Clif Bar Energy-Chew Brand Gets More Efficient Packaging
Reduced packaging said to be better for athletes, more...
Roaring redesign
Although the Lion Brewery is one of the oldest remaining breweries in PA, its Lionshead brand is...
Kellogg Company Tests New Space-Saving Box
Six-month trial to begin in Detroit, could be rolled out...
Wyke Farms Launches New Design and Format with Re-Sealable Packaging
Redesigned, resealable package improves functionality, adds new look to...
Packaging Design: Leyland Lifestyle Paints
Plastic containers chosen to enhance "lifestlye" aspect of...
High Growth Potential Seen for PET Bottles in China
Impacts of global recession expected to be relatively moderate, says...
Package Design: New Functional Beverage Has Bold Packaging
Next Generation Waters brand introduced in South...
Schawk Completes Acquisition of Brand and Design Firm DJPA
Company seeks merger to expand design business in...
Tropicana Introduces New Carton Design
New packaging is part of an integrated campaign to relaunch...
Herbal Water Label Wins Design Award
Museum gives design top honor in Graphics, Identity, and Packaging...
Sauza Tres Generaciones brand Tequila Relaunches with New Packaging
New bottle design focuses on heritage and history of the...
Ready meals, from the microwave to your desk
ConAgra Foods, Omaha, says its shelf-stable packaging for new Healthy Choice® Fresh Mixers™...
Sea salt chips pucker up in new bags
A splash of tangy vinegar and a sprinkle of sea salt cook up a new Kettle Chips potato chip...
Monochromatic fragrance sample kit dispenses multi-element appeal
The prestigious designer fragrance and apparel company Leonard is using the Sof'Cell mini...
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