Packaging Digest News

• Improve health and waste nothing: The Elemental Essentialz formula
  
  Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, June 14, 2013
    Theresa Harris, founder/CEO of Elemental Essentialz, presents her unique sustainability-driven insights Tues., June 18, from 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. as part of the EastPack seminar series.
  
• Delkor celebrates 40 years with open house at new facility
  
  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, June 14, 2013
    The company has transformed 114,000 sq ft of an existing building in St. Paul into a manufacturing facility that combines all its existing operations. Having a single location allows its engineers, technical representatives, sales and support staff to collaborate more closely in developing packaging solutions for customers.
  
• Grab-and-go beverage sales soar
  
  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, June 14, 2013
    Want to take advantage of this beverage growth trend? Here are what beverage producers and marketers should keep in mind when formulating new products and their packaging.
  
• IML adds appetite appeal to biscuit packaging
  
  Posted by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, June 13, 2013
    The packaging for United Biscuits' Family Circle Biscuits brand in the UK features high-quality graphics using in-mold labeling for both the plastic lid and box.
  
• Leading lessons: EastPack seminars
  
  Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, June 12, 2013
    Looking for a competitive edge? Two days of numerous in-depth packaging seminars provide an assortment of options to complement your tradeshow time with timely topics that will provide insights and spark ideas.
  
• PureCircle announces ambitious 2020 sustainability goals
  
  Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, June 12, 2013
    PureCircle has expanded its sustainability program and set an ambitious 2020 goal to reduce carbon, water, waste and energy use across its supply chain from farm to sweetener.
  
• Candy icons Mike and Ike Return
  
  Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, June 12, 2013
    Mike and Ike, have re-united. The candy duo cited irreconcilable creative differences a year ago, which caused them to stop collaborating on their famous fruit chewy candies. They are now re-uniting.
  
• Blood tracking device uses RFID
  
  Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, June 11, 2013
    iTrace for Blood Center is the first application to use RFID in blood establishments to assist in enhancing blood safety by preventing the release of unsuitable blood component that is cleared by the FDA.
  
• Packaging machinery trends and developments: China accelerating
  
  Posted by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, June 11, 2013
    Euromonitor Intl. reports that although four out of five dominating producers are developed countries, China emerged as the largest producer and consumer of packaging machinery globally in a market valued at around US$48 billion in 2012.
  
• A Big Can for the Big Man: Soda Shaq debuts in 23.5-oz can
  
  Posted by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, June 10, 2013
   

  AriZona Beverages teams up with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal to launch an all-natural cream soda line just in time for the NBA finals.

  
  
• Gala awards ceremony to recognize excellence in packaging
  
  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, June 10, 2013
    The new Visionary Awards from UBM Canon's Packaging Group will be presented along with the prestigious AmeriStar awards in a joint ceremony at EastPack.
  
• Futurist Jim Carroll to speak on what world class innovators do
  
  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, June 10, 2013
    Attendees to EastPack will be able to attend the compelling presentation from Jim Carroll, author and futurist, who will be speaking at the Atlantic Design & Manufacturing show, co-located at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia June 18-20.
  
• AC/DC can holds key to attractive prizes
  
  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, June 10, 2013
    Under-the-tab printing adds an edge to precision-targeted promotion for Karlsberg. Fans of Australian heavy metal band AC/DC can use an individual code that's laser-etched under the tab to buy attractive devotionalia or bid for prizes.
  
• FSIS proposes new labeling for mechanically tenderized beef
  
  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, June 7, 2013
  New labels and cooking instructions will give consumers information they need to safely enjoy these products.
  
• Smorgasbord of solutions
  
  Pan Demetrakakes, Contributing Writer, June 7, 2013
    Like a Philly cheesesteak, EastPack 2013 offers a tasty treat for those hungry for new packaging ideas and answers.
  
• 10 key trends in global retail packaging
  
  Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, June 7, 2013
    An extensive and intensive packaging study reveals 10 key trends in retail, as well as identifies other opportunities for packaging development.
  
• EPA and USDA join forces over food waste
  
  Posted by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, June 5, 2013
    The U.S. Food Waste Challenge is in response to the fact that Americans send more food to landfills and incinerators than any other single municipal solid waste- 35 million tons- even more than paper and plastic.
  
• 2013 WPO WorldStar Student Awards open for entries
  
  Posted by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, June 5, 2013
    The World Packaging Organisation's WorldStar Student Awards, a worldwide international packaging design competition for students in the field of packaging design, is again hosted by the IoPP.
  
• Dole Packaged Foods deploys procurement app
  
  Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations editor, June 4, 2013
    Dole Packaged Foods has deployed the procurementFreedom^TM suite of mobile apps for a solution to mobile-enable and speed their SAP purchase order and approval process. procurementFreedom also provides a simple, intuitive user interface that enhances the entire procurement workflow process.
  
• Additive improves clarity and performance in PET packaging
  
  Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, June 4, 2013
    Oxygen scavenging solution for PET packaging offers enhanced container clarity to help customers achieve aesthetic and recyclability goals. Amosorb Plus is a crystallized PET-based concentrate with a built-in catalyst to promote oxidation.