The labeling channel includes labeling machinery, pressure-sensitive labels, spot labels, tamper-evident labels, print-and-apply labels, shrink sleeve labels, packaging inserts, print-and-apply applicators, shrink sleeve equipment and much more.
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Grocer showcases meat source label for Memorial Day grilling
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 25, 2012
Heinen's meat bears Where Food Comes From interactive labels to tell shoppers of food's origins. More
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Personal care packaging touts natural appeal
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 22, 2012
Labeling on Yardley London's new shower gels and moisturizing bars profiles the products' natural ingredients and biodegradable/recyclable packaging. More
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Frito-Lay announces gluten-free certification, labeling
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 18, 2012
The company is partnering with celiac organizations to validate its products and educate consumers about gluten-free snacking. More
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Abbott launches PediaSure SideKicks in kid-friendly packaging
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 16, 2012
At school or on-the-go, the new kid-friendly packaging makes it easy for moms to fit this nutritional drink into a lunch bag and helps fit good nutrition into their child's routine. More
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Laser-code coating
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 16, 2012
CodeStream aqueous coating is applied on press to corrugated or other paper substrate by the converter and then marked on the user's packaging line by activation with a CO2 laser. Use of the coating eliminates the need to purchase consumables. More
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RFID printer
John Kalkowski, May 14, 2012
Utilizing high-resolution color inkjet technology, the RX900 RFID printer prints labels and tags at speeds of up to 4.5" (114mm) per second. RX900 is an "on-demand" machine that prints, encodes, verifies and dispenses labels one at a time. Labels from 1" (25.4mm) wide up to 8.5" (216mm) wide can be produced. An adjustable antenna position and variable gain settings allow aiming of the RFID signal.
Primera Technologies, 800-797-2772. www.primeralabel.com
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DuPont Awards celebrate packaging innovation, sustainability and cost/waste reduction
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 11, 2012
Heinz, Kraft, Pepperidge Farms, Cadbury, Unilever and other top brands took home top honors in the 24th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. More
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Multiple languages compound pharma packaging
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 10, 2012
Research shows that one of the major packaging issues faced by pharmaceutical companies is complying with different regulations for different countries, compounded by the need to use text in different languages. More
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Budweiser shows patriotic colors in summer packaging
John Kalkowski, May 10, 2012
For the first time in many years, the iconic Budweiser bottle will see a major makeover - special red, white and blue packaging for a limited window this summer. More
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Budweiser dons patriotic packaging
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
Budweiser bottles, cans and secondary packaging will convert to red, white and blue for a limited time, as part of the company's philanthropic initiative to raise $2.5 million for educational scholarships for families of America's fallen heroes. More
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