Read news and reviews of the vast array of materials, containers and methods used in food & beverage packaging, the largest segment in the packaging industry.
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DuPont Packaging Awards celebrate how packaging adds value
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 16, 2013
DuPont celebrated the silver anniversary of its global packaging awards program with this year's top winner as a prime example of collaboration and protection, themes that dominate the competition this year. More
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Cracker Jack'D snacks kick off in portable packets
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 16, 2013
Conveniently packaged in individual snack packets and available now at convenience stores nationwide, the Cracker Jack'D snacks were created to meet the demands of the on-the-go adult consumer. More
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Pesto products in a pouch trick the eye with faux canning jar design
posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, May 16, 2013
Newest offering of a pesto product in a pouch is disguised in a deceptively realistic old-fashioned canning jar, complete with a hand-lettered tag attached with a cord. More
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FDA targets inappropriate nutrition claims on foods, beverages
posted by Jack Mans, May 16, 2013
FDA has issued an avalanche of warning letters in the last year to food manufacturers that made claims for their products that exceeded what FDA considered to be appropriate. More
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Enhanced tabletop scale
Posted by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, May 16, 2013
The user-friendly table-top AutoWeigher scale is now capable of running under full automation or semi-automation filling spices, coffee, vegetables, snack foods, candy and more.
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Consumer skepticism growing regarding "All Natural" label claims
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 15, 2013The Food Journal provides an in-depth analysis of the use of "All Natural" claims on food and beverage packaging. More -
Coca-Cola launches biggest-ever personalized packaging campaign across Europe
by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 15, 2013
The campaign is designed to help Coca-Cola engage directly with its consumers in 32 countries. It substitutes the iconic Coca-Cola logo on bottles of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola light and Coca-Cola Zero with 150 of the most popular first names, nicknames and terms of affection in each country. More
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First cloud-based app inspects packaging text and graphics
Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 14, 2013
For only $1 per inspection, QCanywhere is designed to be an affordable and indispensable tool for protecting brand equity for any business. Users can review reports anywhere using a laptop, tablet or smart phone. More
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