Packaging Materials

Sustainable packaging film
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 18, 2012
Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging film is designed to boost the overall sustainability of packaging while delivering the same performance as traditional films. More
Craft brewer cuts corners to showcase beer variety
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 16, 2012
A new variety pack concept at Widmer Brothers lets consumers see all the bottles inside, is easy to carry and open, and does not require an entirely new design with each new variety combination. More
Hormel Foods surpasses packaging minimization goals
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 16, 2012
In 2011, Hormel beat its packaging minimization goal, reducing packaging by 4.2 million pounds, and diverted 695.2 tons of solid waste from the landfill by increasing recycling tonnage by 27 percent. More
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
Tesco trials packaging that doubles shelf life of produce
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 16, 2012
Tesco is testing the new packaging in the U.K. on its Jersey Royal Pearl potatoes and says that, if the trials prove successful, it will look at extending the packaging across more of its produce. More
PACKAGING BRIEFS Tuesday, May 15
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 15, 2012
People, events, awards and ideas impacting the packaging industry. More
Microwave popcorn papers
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 15, 2012
ProPly (bleached) and Eco Select (unbleached) premium microwaveable popcorn bag papers are designed to offer food packaging firms functionality, appearance and sustainability advantages. More
Product and packaging can create brand harmony
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 14, 2012
Today's consumers want their foods to be as pure and unprocessed as they can possibly be. Minimalist package designs attract the consumer's attention and are able to convey the vital first impression of the food or beverage inside the package. And they persuade the consumer to buy the product. More
RFID printer
John Kalkowski, May 13, 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.
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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
Cook-in bag
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 11, 2012
The Si-bag is a cook-in bag that, according to the manufacturer, which allows the flavors of food to be sealed in for simple, tasty cooking. More
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
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
Produce supplier launches new packaging for summer promo
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 10, 2012
Produce supplier Tanimura & Antle is gearing up for salad season with new packaging and promotions designed to drive sales and meet market demands from trade and consumer audiences.

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PET demand spirals in BRIC countries
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 10, 2012
The demand for PET packaging grew nearly 7% CAGR last decade, due to its diverse application in a wide range of new products, according to GBI Research, especially in the fast-growing economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China.

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New Tropicana multi-serve PET bottle is easy to open and pour
Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
The extrusion blow molded handleware container is also fully compatible with the current PET recycling infrastructure. More
Craft brewers can buy small quantities of glass bottles online
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
Verallia North America has set up the first web site to offer online sales by the pallet load (instead of truck loads) direct from the manufacturer. More
Food shows agree to co-locate in 2013
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
The Food Processing Suppliers Assn. (FPSA) and the Intl. Dairy Foods Assn. (IDFA) have signed an agreement to co-locate Process Expo and the Intl. Dairy Show in Chicago, beginning in 2013. More
SBS board
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
As a premium bleached board made from virgin tree fibers that has good organoleptic properties, solid bleached sulphate (SBS) is often used in high-end packaging or for packaging aroma- and flavor-sensitive products like fragrance or chocolate. More
Sweet mini peppers sell healthy value in 1-lb bag
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 7, 2012
"Our new 1-lb bag also features our new ‘Mighty Mini' messaging that helps us truly communicate to the consumer not only how tasty this product is, but also how healthy and versatile Mighty Mini Sweet Mini Peppers can be," says Enrique Arana, sales manager for Wilson Produce. More