• 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

• Consumer skepticism growing regarding "All Natural" label claims

  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 15, 2013
  The 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

• Dairy churns out beautiful new package for Lurpak Spreadables line

  Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 10, 2013
  Leading dairy producer Arla Foods found a winning recipe for its Lurpak Spreadables packaging. An elegant silver package helps convey the premium quality of the Danish made product while also protecting the product from the lights of the supermarket.  More

• Fiercely focused

  Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 1, 2013
  Challenges such as cutting through the retail clutter, the growth of e-commerce and sustainability spur the world's largest retailer to maximize packaging for its private brands, its vendors and the world.  More

• Label matrix removal

  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 6, 2013
  The new FX1000 Matrix Removal System, used in conjunction with the CX1000 color label printer, automates waste label matrix removal, slitting and rewinding to finished rolls and expedites color label roll preparation.  More

• Merck Animal Health gains labeling flexibility

  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 6, 2013
  The company installed a new labeling system to label poultry vaccine products in a range of glass and plastic vials, from 3 to 50ml, at a speed of up to 250 containers per minute.  More

• How2Recycle Label succeeds with companies and consumers

  Anne Bedarf, senior manager, GreenBlue Sustainable Packaging Coalition, May 1, 2013
  The Sustainable Packaging Coalition released the Soft Launch Report for its How2Recycle Label, which verifies the Label is understood by consumers, leads consumers to action, elicits positive impressions of products and companies, and meets Federal Trade Commission requirements.  More

• Unique auto-ID technology

  Posted by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, May 2, 2013
  The color-based Colorbit coding solution, comprised of colored cells arranged in a continuous configuration, allows users to read hundreds of codes in less than one second using a web cam or smartphone.  More

• New lighterweight food can presents smooth surface to consumers

  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 1, 2013
  Europe's leading vegetable canner has launched the next generation of food can. Its sidewalls have been reduced by 43 percent. Also, for the first time in food canning, the company is using nitrogen dosing to provide rigidity so the typical beading can be removed. The smooth can surface allows for premium label application or direct printing.  More

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