Packaging Digest

Rising tide for shrink-labeled cap
In August 2005, Procter & Gamble introduced the latest addition to its best-selling Tide liquid laundry detergent line: Tide with Febreze® Freshness. To help the new product stand out on store shelves, P&G features it with a glossy, shrink-sleeve-decorated cap highlighting the familiar Febreze logo.

Packaging Summit to make inaugural run
Shrink wrapper is the cherry on the ice cream
Blister machine speeds EZ packing
Pouch machine runs liquid food products
Windowed gift-packs lift spirits
Absorbent grease pad soaks up the benefits

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