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http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521873-Molson_Coors_offers_summer_brews_in_new_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:30:28 GMT With peak summer season right around the corner, Molson Coors Brewing Co. is showcasing a global... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521855-D_W_Fine_Pack_lands_Clear_Lam_Packaging_thermoform_division.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521855-D_W_Fine_Pack_lands_Clear_Lam_Packaging_thermoform_division.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:26:39 GMT Plastics Today senior editor Heather Caliendo reports the company sees growth potential... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521853-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_May_22.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521853-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_May_22.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:50:04 GMT People, technology, events and awards impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521852-Low_migration_inks.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521852-Low_migration_inks.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:39:05 GMT This line of low-migration sheetfed process color inks are designed for indirect food contact... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521830-Pigmented_ink.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521830-Pigmented_ink.php?rssid=20545 Sat, 19 May 2012 11:30:17 GMT V489-C pigmented ink resists ink code transfer and is suitable for coding onto metal food cans... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521829-Investment_firm_helps_fuel_packaging_innovations.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521829-Investment_firm_helps_fuel_packaging_innovations.php?rssid=20545 Sat, 19 May 2012 10:56:43 GMT Mullinix Packages partnered with Mason Wells, a Midwest-based private equity firm, to gain... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521823-Sustainable_packaging_film.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521823-Sustainable_packaging_film.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:17:00 GMT Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging film is designed to boost the overall sustainability of... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521811-Craft_brewer_cuts_corners_to_showcase_beer_variety.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521811-Craft_brewer_cuts_corners_to_showcase_beer_variety.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:22:46 GMT A new variety pack concept at Widmer Brothers lets consumers see all the bottles inside, is easy... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521810-Hormel_Foods_surpasses_packaging_minimization_goals.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521810-Hormel_Foods_surpasses_packaging_minimization_goals.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:49:21 GMT In 2011, Hormel beat its packaging minimization goal, reducing packaging by 4.2 million pounds,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521807-Laser_code_coating.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521807-Laser_code_coating.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:04 GMT CodeStream aqueous coating is applied on press to corrugated or other paper substrate by the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521806-Tesco_trials_packaging_that_doubles_shelf_life_of_produce.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521806-Tesco_trials_packaging_that_doubles_shelf_life_of_produce.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:45:36 GMT Tesco is testing the new packaging in the U.K. on its Jersey Royal Pearl potatoes and says that,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521799-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_May_15.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521799-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_May_15.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:39:00 GMT People, events, awards and ideas impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521798-Microwave_popcorn_papers.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521798-Microwave_popcorn_papers.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:28:00 GMT ProPly (bleached) and Eco Select (unbleached) premium microwaveable popcorn bag papers are... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521789-Product_and_packaging_can_create_brand_harmony.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521789-Product_and_packaging_can_create_brand_harmony.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:24:24 GMT Today's consumers want their foods to be as pure and unprocessed as they can possibly be. ... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521788-RFID_printer.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521788-RFID_printer.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 14 May 2012 02:28:58 GMT Utilizing high-resolution color inkjet technology, the RX900 RFID printer prints labels and tags... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521756-DuPont_Awards_celebrate_packaging_innovation_sustainability_and_cost_waste_reduction.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521756-DuPont_Awards_celebrate_packaging_innovation_sustainability_and_cost_waste_reduction.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:01:00 GMT Heinz, Kraft, Pepperidge Farms, Cadbury, Unilever and other top brands took home top honors in... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521780-Cook_in_bag.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521780-Cook_in_bag.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:57:00 GMT The Si-bag is a cook-in bag that, according to the manufacturer, which allows the flavors of... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521766-Multiple_languages_compound_pharma_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521766-Multiple_languages_compound_pharma_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:40:18 GMT Research shows that one of the major packaging issues faced by pharmaceutical companies is... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521765-Budweiser_shows_patriotic_colors_in_summer_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521765-Budweiser_shows_patriotic_colors_in_summer_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:19:24 GMT For the first time in many years, the iconic Budweiser bottle will see a major makeover -... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521764-Produce_supplier_launches_new_packaging_for_summer_promo.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521764-Produce_supplier_launches_new_packaging_for_summer_promo.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:38:08 GMT Produce supplier Tanimura & Antle is gearing up for salad season with new packaging and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521763-PET_demand_spirals_in_BRIC_countries.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521763-PET_demand_spirals_in_BRIC_countries.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:15:01 GMT The demand for PET packaging grew nearly 7% CAGR last decade, due to its diverse application in... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521740-New_Tropicana_multi_serve_PET_bottle_is_easy_to_open_and_pour.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521740-New_Tropicana_multi_serve_PET_bottle_is_easy_to_open_and_pour.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 08 May 2012 22:41:51 GMT The extrusion blow molded handleware container is also fully compatible with the current PET... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521738-Craft_brewers_can_buy_small_quantities_of_glass_bottles_online.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521738-Craft_brewers_can_buy_small_quantities_of_glass_bottles_online.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 08 May 2012 20:46:16 GMT Verallia North America has set up the first web site to offer online sales by the pallet load... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521737-Food_shows_agree_to_co_locate_in_2013.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521737-Food_shows_agree_to_co_locate_in_2013.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 08 May 2012 17:32:53 GMT The Food Processing Suppliers Assn. (FPSA) and the Intl. Dairy Foods Assn. (IDFA) have signed an... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521726-SBS_board.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521726-SBS_board.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:42:21 GMT As a premium bleached board made from virgin tree fibers that has good organoleptic properties,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521714-Sweet_mini_peppers_sell_healthy_value_in_1_lb_bag.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521714-Sweet_mini_peppers_sell_healthy_value_in_1_lb_bag.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:56:47 GMT "Our new 1-lb bag also features our new ‘Mighty Mini' messaging that helps us truly... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521709-Tactile_varnish.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521709-Tactile_varnish.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:19:41 GMT A high-build varnish printed directly onto the package results in a distinctive tactile texture.... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521691-Facebook_fans_give_their_Honest_opinion.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521691-Facebook_fans_give_their_Honest_opinion.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 03 May 2012 22:57:16 GMT ... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521685-Package_printing_technologies_showcased_at_drupa_2012.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521685-Package_printing_technologies_showcased_at_drupa_2012.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:01:57 GMT The Pack Plus exhibits provide a 360-degree overview of package printing and will showcase how a... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521684-Aseptic_carton.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521684-Aseptic_carton.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:39:19 GMT The Evero Aseptic Separable Top has a perforation in the paperboard that lets consumers separate... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521677-Method_expands_recycling_to_all_types_of_cleaner_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521677-Method_expands_recycling_to_all_types_of_cleaner_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 02 May 2012 19:20:07 GMT Method, an innovator in environmentally-conscious household and personal care products, and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521670-Craft_brewers_tap_aluminum_bottle_for_limited_edition_ale.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521670-Craft_brewers_tap_aluminum_bottle_for_limited_edition_ale.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 02 May 2012 16:55:30 GMT "Craft beer in aluminum bottles is another step forward in the evolution of beer," says Chad... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521665-First_compression_blow_forming_system_produces_defect_free_pharma_bottles.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521665-First_compression_blow_forming_system_produces_defect_free_pharma_bottles.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:55:03 GMT A breakthrough process for making rigid pharmaceutical containers delivers significant... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521664-USDA_pushing_biobased_products_more.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521664-USDA_pushing_biobased_products_more.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:33:56 GMT New proposed guidelines for the USDA BioPreferred program could expand the ability of USDA to... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521663-Cushioned_label.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521663-Cushioned_label.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:16:30 GMT New Pharma-Cushion labels are designed protect glass vials during processing and shipping. The... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521699-EastPack_showcases_emerging_packaging_technology.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521699-EastPack_showcases_emerging_packaging_technology.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 01 May 2012 20:32:00 GMT Event offers the opportunity to get a close look at the latest equipment packaging and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521678-Wax_free_poultry_cases_can_help_reduce_disposal_costs_.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521678-Wax_free_poultry_cases_can_help_reduce_disposal_costs_.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 01 May 2012 19:26:00 GMT Through the use wax-replacement cases,  poultry supplier House of Raeford found a a recyclable... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521655-The_importance_of_being_Honest.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521655-The_importance_of_being_Honest.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:59:38 GMT Honest Tea changed its bottle design, label graphics and nutrition facts box, all in a bid to be... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521656-Honest_Tea_launches_bottle_recycling_in_Big_Apple.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521656-Honest_Tea_launches_bottle_recycling_in_Big_Apple.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 01 May 2012 14:11:00 GMT The bottled beverage firm's The Great Recycle initiative collected 15,000 containers in one day... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521652-Husky_unveils_closure_molding_concept_in_Shanghai.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521652-Husky_unveils_closure_molding_concept_in_Shanghai.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:53:00 GMT Plastics Today editor in chief Tony Deligio offers a first look at a closure that eliminates... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521651-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_May_1.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521651-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_May_1.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:43:00 GMT People, technology, awards and events impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521638-Fruitful_results_on_aseptic_line.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521638-Fruitful_results_on_aseptic_line.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:58:58 GMT California Aseptic Beverages pumps out 200 mL drink boxes at speeds up to 400/min. CAB is... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521630-Ethylene_prices_reach_seven_year_high_in_April.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521630-Ethylene_prices_reach_seven_year_high_in_April.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:12:43 GMT U.S. prices for ethylene, the building block chemical for products ranging from plastic... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521628-Nestle_launches_water_brand_in_recycled_bottles.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521628-Nestle_launches_water_brand_in_recycled_bottles.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:30:43 GMT Nestle Waters North America has launched resource 100% Natural Spring Water in Southern... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521627-Fres_co_debuts_full_packaging_line_for_stick_packs_and_sachets.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521627-Fres_co_debuts_full_packaging_line_for_stick_packs_and_sachets.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:02:21 GMT Fres-co System USA is introducing a complete line for stick pack and sachet packaging, allowing... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521606-Eco_conscious_beauty_brand_chooses_tree_free_fiber_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521606-Eco_conscious_beauty_brand_chooses_tree_free_fiber_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:27:21 GMT Face 4 humanity enhances its commitment to the environment by using FiberStone tree-free,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521605-Coke_bottler_in_Latin_America_sets_up_bottle_maker_on_premises.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521605-Coke_bottler_in_Latin_America_sets_up_bottle_maker_on_premises.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:45:46 GMT Over the next eight years, ALPLA Mexico will be supplying 900 million empty bottles per year to... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521604-GS1_event_helps_connect_packagers_with_supply_chain_solutions.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521604-GS1_event_helps_connect_packagers_with_supply_chain_solutions.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:31:59 GMT The GS1 Connect conference presents end-to-end supply chain solutions. Scheduled for June 4-7,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521603-Removable_in_mold_label.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521603-Removable_in_mold_label.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:01:10 GMT The R-IML removable in-mold label—developed to increase PP recycling rates in the U.K.—can... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521602-Partnership_builds_infrastructure_around_recycled_polystyrene.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521602-Partnership_builds_infrastructure_around_recycled_polystyrene.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:40:49 GMT In an exclusive partnership, NextLife will transform recovered polystyrene products into... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521596-Reusable_bottle_counts_its_eco_impact.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521596-Reusable_bottle_counts_its_eco_impact.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:48:55 GMT Designed to encourage people to switch away from single-use plastic bottles by helping them... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521573-Farmers_and_grocers_think_outside_the_wax_box.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521573-Farmers_and_grocers_think_outside_the_wax_box.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:29:32 GMT Farmers and grocers are thinking outside the box -- the wax-lined box, that is. The produce... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521571-Pouch_dispenser.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521571-Pouch_dispenser.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:43:59 GMT The Sur-Pak pouch dispenser is designed for ease of use and reliability. The unit is... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521562-PACK_EXPO_2012_space_sales_surpass_2010_Chicago_show.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521562-PACK_EXPO_2012_space_sales_surpass_2010_Chicago_show.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:54:59 GMT With six months left until PACK EXPO International 2012 begins on Oct. 28 at Chicago's McCormick... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521561-Earth_Day_study_Most_shoppers_won_t_pay_more_for_green_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521561-Earth_Day_study_Most_shoppers_won_t_pay_more_for_green_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:04:00 GMT Online coupon company RetailMeNot.com finds less than half of consumers are willing to pay more... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521559-Metal_packaging_market_to_reach_114_billion_in_2012.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521559-Metal_packaging_market_to_reach_114_billion_in_2012.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:29:00 GMT Research by Visiongain indicates increasing demand for convenient, recyclable packaging will... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521549-Molded_foam_cushions_give_printer_parts_a_tailored_fit.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521549-Molded_foam_cushions_give_printer_parts_a_tailored_fit.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:24:00 GMT Sealed Air's Instapak iMold system gives the company a cost-effective, sustainable way to... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521548-Converted_flexible_packaging_market_to_reach_21_2_million_metric_tons_by_2017.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521548-Converted_flexible_packaging_market_to_reach_21_2_million_metric_tons_by_2017.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:06:00 GMT Market intelligence indicates the popularity of converted flexible packaging will continue to... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521546-Bottles_recycled_to_make_heavy_truck_parts.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521546-Bottles_recycled_to_make_heavy_truck_parts.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT Ann R. Thryft of Design News shares how recycled resin supplied by SABIC is used to make... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521545-Peelable_ends.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521545-Peelable_ends.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:42:00 GMT PeelSeam peelable ends impart packaged ready-to-eat meals with an easy-to-open seal on... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521544-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Thursday_April_19.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521544-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Thursday_April_19.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:35:00 GMT People, technology, events and awards impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521528-Heinz_continues_global_rollout_of_PlantBottle.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521528-Heinz_continues_global_rollout_of_PlantBottle.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:01:32 GMT Heinz ketchup in PlantBottle packaging is now available in grocery stores throughout Canada in... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521527-Breakthrough_creates_recycled_content_aluminum_aerosol_can.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521527-Breakthrough_creates_recycled_content_aluminum_aerosol_can.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:21:51 GMT New metal technology from Ball Corp. enables the use of recycled aluminum in aerosol cans and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521524-PMMI_adds_17_new_members.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521524-PMMI_adds_17_new_members.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:10:18 GMT "Their membership in PMMI will grant these companies valuable access to business intelligence,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521500-EPA_proposes_rule_to_require_electronic_reporting_for_chemical_information.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521500-EPA_proposes_rule_to_require_electronic_reporting_for_chemical_information.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:37:53 GMT Electronic reporting of chemicals used in packaging will increase the speed with which EPA can... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521485-RFID_label_substrate.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521485-RFID_label_substrate.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:48:12 GMT PointTrac TT is a paper-based substrate for printed RFID labels, said to offer lower production... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521477-Strategic_expansion_key_driver_of_packaging_M_A_activity_in_2011_report.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521477-Strategic_expansion_key_driver_of_packaging_M_A_activity_in_2011_report.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:01:26 GMT The Annual Deal Report—Packaging provides a detailed understanding and review of M&A activity,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521463-Greek_yogurt_expands_into_shelf_stable_territory.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521463-Greek_yogurt_expands_into_shelf_stable_territory.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:42:11 GMT Rickland Orchards has launched its Greek Yogurt Bar—billed as the optimal nutritious,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521462-Clip_on_pouch_lets_serious_athletes_keep_sippin_while_they_re_rippin_.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521462-Clip_on_pouch_lets_serious_athletes_keep_sippin_while_they_re_rippin_.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:55:22 GMT Jeff Bonisa, "The Mud Guy," recently answered questions from Packaging Digest about his Mud... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521460-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_April_10.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521460-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_April_10.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:19:06 GMT People, events and awards impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521452-Stretch_wrap_film.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521452-Stretch_wrap_film.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:10:40 GMT Designed for manufacturers looking to balance conservation of stretch-film usage and maintaining... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521427-Sealed_for_success.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521427-Sealed_for_success.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:30:19 GMT Induction sealers at SaltWorks prevent leaking jars caused by grains of salt getting in the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521425-Wigwam_Socks_updates_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521425-Wigwam_Socks_updates_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:15:24 GMT Wigwam Socks bring a new packaging lineup that is sure to get consumer's attention. The new... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521416-Linerless_plug_closure.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521416-Linerless_plug_closure.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:15:00 GMT The company has launched Steri-Shield tamper-evident, linerless plug closures intended for... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521413-Market_price_of_recycled_material_just_doesn_t_match_its_true_value.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521413-Market_price_of_recycled_material_just_doesn_t_match_its_true_value.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:03:58 GMT Aluminum prices are on the rise. Worth between $0.70/lb and $1.00/lb, aluminum cans are one of... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521402-UPS_package_testing_lab_handles_unusual_cargo_for_the_U_S_Navy_video.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521402-UPS_package_testing_lab_handles_unusual_cargo_for_the_U_S_Navy_video.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:05:56 GMT Engineers at UPS' package testing lab near Chicago constructed custom, shock-proof containers to... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521397-NPE_showcases_plastic_packaging_innovations.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521397-NPE_showcases_plastic_packaging_innovations.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:00:06 GMT Rapid prototyping, amine-free antistatic films and a high-speed all-electric injection molding... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521395-Microwavable_steamer_bag_simplifies_artichoke_prep.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521395-Microwavable_steamer_bag_simplifies_artichoke_prep.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:43:05 GMT Ocean Mist Farms new "Season & Steam" microwavable artichoke bag features two, fresh artichokes... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521372-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_April_3.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521372-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_April_3.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:49:54 GMT People, news and awards impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521509-Machine_produces_made_to_order_boxes.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521509-Machine_produces_made_to_order_boxes.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:38:00 GMT Using on-demand packaging equipment, this large-format printer with high-profile clients saves... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521506-Mobile_technology_ensures_drug_authenticity.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521506-Mobile_technology_ensures_drug_authenticity.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:10:00 GMT In Africa, drug counterfeiting is a prevalent-and life-threatening-problem. Technology puts the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521367-Pushing_the_envelope.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521367-Pushing_the_envelope.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:03:25 GMT A new weatherproof pusher tray lets Burpee display its seeds in outdoor garden centers, keeping... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521365-Plastics_Expo_opens_in_Orlando.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521365-Plastics_Expo_opens_in_Orlando.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:39:29 GMT A new era in NPE history begana this week as the giant NPE2012 international plastics exposition... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521352-Hot_fill_caps.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521352-Hot_fill_caps.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:19:39 GMT DoubleSeal cap technology for hot-fill applications supports, rather than distorts, the finish... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521349-PET_packaging_forecast_to_grow_to_57_billion_by_2017.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521349-PET_packaging_forecast_to_grow_to_57_billion_by_2017.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:58:01 GMT The global consumption of PET packaging will grow to almost 19.1 million tonnes by 2017 with a... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521347-Group_fights_restrictions_on_food_names.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521347-Group_fights_restrictions_on_food_names.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:59:08 GMT A number of food producers and organizations from multiple countries have launched the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521342-ESD_protective_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521342-ESD_protective_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:08:41 GMT Air-cushioning materials AIRplus and FOAMplus foam padding are now available in an ESD... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521341-New_aseptic_packaging_innovations_deliver_numerous_extras_.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521341-New_aseptic_packaging_innovations_deliver_numerous_extras_.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:41:02 GMT Six new distinctive and functional packaging designs unveiled by Tetra Pak at Anuga FoodTec 2012... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521330-Coca_Cola_Great_Britain_launches_new_pocket_size_bottle.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521330-Coca_Cola_Great_Britain_launches_new_pocket_size_bottle.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:02:27 GMT Coca Cola Great Britain is launching a new pack size across the MyCoke trilogy: Coca Cola, Diet... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521308-Unit_dose_sprayer_delivers_rapid_pain_relief_for_cancer_patients.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521308-Unit_dose_sprayer_delivers_rapid_pain_relief_for_cancer_patients.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:39:27 GMT INSYS Therapeutics' SUBSYS, which uses a sublingual Unit-Dose Spray (UDS) device, has been... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521307-Grippable_large_bottles.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521307-Grippable_large_bottles.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:31:05 GMT New DeepGrip bottles allow the manufacture of large size PET containers—with a deep recess for... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521299-Wine_producers_serving_greener_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521299-Wine_producers_serving_greener_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:53:22 GMT Perhaps more than any other alcoholic beverage, the packaging used for wine was often viewed as... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521282-In_neck_scoop.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521282-In_neck_scoop.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:29:29 GMT The company's Scoop Neck system keeps a scoop neatly resting in the neck of a container. The... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521277-Polypropylene_clarifier.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521277-Polypropylene_clarifier.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:10:50 GMT The Millad NX 8000 clarifier enables PP to be processed at significantly lower temperatures vs... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521268-Danone_partners_with_bio_based_plastic_supplier_on_PEF_water_bottles.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521268-Danone_partners_with_bio_based_plastic_supplier_on_PEF_water_bottles.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:46:49 GMT Danone Research and Avantium have entered into a joint development agreement for the development... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521260-Vapur_expands_Anti_Bottle_package_with_new_drink_sizes_cap.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521260-Vapur_expands_Anti_Bottle_package_with_new_drink_sizes_cap.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:05:41 GMT Cool, clean and collapsible, the reusable Vapur Element Anti-Bottle raises the bar on portable,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521259-Jim_Beam_raises_worker_spirits_and_lowers_packaging_humidity_problems_in_shipping_center.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521259-Jim_Beam_raises_worker_spirits_and_lowers_packaging_humidity_problems_in_shipping_center.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:44:35 GMT Using a large-diameter, low-speed ceiling fan, Jim Beam facility managers reduced localized... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521257-Syringes_with_in_mold_labels.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521257-Syringes_with_in_mold_labels.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:15:59 GMT In-mold labeling (IML) on a medical syringe barrel can foil counterfeiters of injectable... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521250-SPI_NAPCOR_launch_PET_thermoform_recycling_program.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521250-SPI_NAPCOR_launch_PET_thermoform_recycling_program.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:19:49 GMT The companies have awarded grants for developing and implementing PET thermoformed packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521245-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_March_20.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521245-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_March_20.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:12:23 GMT People, news and events impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521238-Science_applies_gene_technology_to_produce_plastics_from_waste.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521238-Science_applies_gene_technology_to_produce_plastics_from_waste.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:50:52 GMT New biotechnological and chemical methods will facilitate efficient production of chemicals,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521236-CPGs_place_more_focus_on_frugal_consumers_study_shows.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521236-CPGs_place_more_focus_on_frugal_consumers_study_shows.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:26:58 GMT From the unstable economy and stubborn unemployment rates to frugal consumers and high commodity... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521235-Label_printer_applicator.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521235-Label_printer_applicator.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:05:48 GMT For applications requiring the front of a product to be labeled, the PA1200fa can print and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521218-MWV_opens_packaging_R_D_plant.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521218-MWV_opens_packaging_R_D_plant.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:09:41 GMT The company's new facility is dedicated to fostering innovation in packaging materials and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521214-Disruptive_mushroom_based_cushioning_expands_to_new_markets.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521214-Disruptive_mushroom_based_cushioning_expands_to_new_markets.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:42:25 GMT Eben Bayer, CEO and co-founder of Ecovative, speaks with Packaging Digest Editor Lisa Pierce at... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521207-Recycle_friendly_labels.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521207-Recycle_friendly_labels.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:26:22 GMT Three label constructions have met the protocol requirements of the Assn. of Post-consumer... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521174-Klump_to_share_Nestle_s_approach_to_packaging_safety_and_compliance.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521174-Klump_to_share_Nestle_s_approach_to_packaging_safety_and_compliance.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:02:00 GMT Stephen Klump, Nestlé Quality Assurance Center, is headlining a special day of presentations on... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521184-FDA_weighing_ban_on_BPA_in_food_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521184-FDA_weighing_ban_on_BPA_in_food_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:42:44 GMT Plastics Today senior editor Heather Caliendo discusses how a potential ban on BPA would affect... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521182-Cigarette_packaging_smokes_Product_of_the_Year_Award_competition.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521182-Cigarette_packaging_smokes_Product_of_the_Year_Award_competition.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:34:07 GMT AIMCAL has honored Unifoil Corp. for its converting and metalizing work on a series of RJR... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521181-Frozen_energy_drink_pouch_offers_a_cool_boost.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521181-Frozen_energy_drink_pouch_offers_a_cool_boost.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:28:48 GMT SLAP FROZEN Energy drink comes in a pouch with a resealable... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521178-Water_resistant_VIP_film.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521178-Water_resistant_VIP_film.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:53:14 GMT Polyjet WFPP is a pressure-sensitive film label stock designed for variable-information printing... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521168-Report_Demand_for_aseptic_packaging_to_reach_36_billion_in_2015.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521168-Report_Demand_for_aseptic_packaging_to_reach_36_billion_in_2015.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:27:38 GMT A recent market study projects global demand for asceptic packaging will continue to grow 9.1... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521166-Are_edible_wrappers_the_next_big_thing_.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521166-Are_edible_wrappers_the_next_big_thing_.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:10:33 GMT Two U.S.-based companies, Monosol and WikiCells, will soon start marketing edible packaging, and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521153-Recycled_content_foam.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521153-Recycled_content_foam.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:31:38 GMT The company has released three recycled-content specialty foam products: Ethafoam MRC (maximum... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521140-Registration_now_open_for_2012_PACK_EXPO_show.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521140-Registration_now_open_for_2012_PACK_EXPO_show.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:56:50 GMT In addition to all of the innovation and insight that PACK EXPO exhibitors bring to the show... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521137-Powder_dispenser.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521137-Powder_dispenser.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:24:47 GMT The new custom MDPE Round bottle works well with a Roto Powder dispensing cap, which twists open... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521132-P_G_creates_3_chamber_pac_for_new_Tide_Pods.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521132-P_G_creates_3_chamber_pac_for_new_Tide_Pods.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:38:57 GMT New Tide Pods feature three chambers to deliver a detergent + stain remover + brightener in one.... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521131-Label_maker_redirects_99_of_label_waste_into_fuel_pellets.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521131-Label_maker_redirects_99_of_label_waste_into_fuel_pellets.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:05:40 GMT Weber Packaging Solutions has launched a new operation to convert its former label waste—more... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521112-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_March_6.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521112-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_March_6.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:33:40 GMT People, services, awards and news impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521111-Campbell_s_to_phase_out_BPA_in_soup_cans.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521111-Campbell_s_to_phase_out_BPA_in_soup_cans.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:29:33 GMT While some companies are scrambling to eliminate the chemical from their packaging, Campbell... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521104-Embossed_effect_print.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521104-Embossed_effect_print.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:42:06 GMT An innovative new decorative effect features a high-build varnish printed directly onto the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521103-How_to_combine_packaging_design_and_sustainability.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521103-How_to_combine_packaging_design_and_sustainability.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:58:29 GMT John Mulcahy, vice president of strategy and category effectiveness for Georgia-Pacific... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521102-Glass_packaging_market_expected_to_hit_34_8_billion_in_2012.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521102-Glass_packaging_market_expected_to_hit_34_8_billion_in_2012.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:38:58 GMT The glass packaging market will reach $34.8bn in 2012, according to a new study by Visiongain.... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521087-Attractive_pouch_entices_snackers.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521087-Attractive_pouch_entices_snackers.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:02:54 GMT Nutorious Nut Confections has introduced a new flavor to its line of nut-centric snacks, each of... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521077-Ovenable_rollstock.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521077-Ovenable_rollstock.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:53:33 GMT New Cryovac Oven Ease Rollstock runs on most traditional rollstock thermoforming equipment and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521092-NEW_MATERIALS_March_2012.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521092-NEW_MATERIALS_March_2012.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:58:00 GMT ... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521067-Cheap_intelligent_item_level_RFID_tags_now_possible.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521067-Cheap_intelligent_item_level_RFID_tags_now_possible.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:42:29 GMT European researchers have made the first reader-talks-first low-temperature thin-film transistor... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521042-FDA_announces_cholesterol_drug_label_changes.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521042-FDA_announces_cholesterol_drug_label_changes.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:23:44 GMT The agency is making a number of changes to the labels of Crestor and other cholesterol drugs,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521012-Partnership_to_bring_recycled_packaging_to_restaurants.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/521012-Partnership_to_bring_recycled_packaging_to_restaurants.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:22:47 GMT HAVI Global Solutions and NextLife are joining forces to provide post-consumer recycled poly... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520996-Container_lid.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520996-Container_lid.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:08:31 GMT The Deli Pot Topper is designed so the container can be filled with the main ingredient, while... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520995-Report_offers_roadmap_to_sustainable_fast_food_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520995-Report_offers_roadmap_to_sustainable_fast_food_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:05:19 GMT A new report from non-profit organization Dogwood Alliance outlines eight key attributes of... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520988-PACK_EXPO_International_2012_reaches_1_million_sq_ft_of_exhibit_space.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520988-PACK_EXPO_International_2012_reaches_1_million_sq_ft_of_exhibit_space.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:16:26 GMT Show producer PMMI reports that 1,300 exhibitors already have reserved booth space for the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520987-Easter_candy_hops_into_compostable_pouches.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520987-Easter_candy_hops_into_compostable_pouches.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:00:21 GMT Canada's Ganong Bros Ltd. is using Innovia Films' compostable NatureFlex material for its... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520986-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Thursday_February_23.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520986-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Thursday_February_23.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:33:54 GMT People, services, awards and news impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520984-Silver_Award_winners_of_the_2012_Flexible_Packaging_Achievement_Awards.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520984-Silver_Award_winners_of_the_2012_Flexible_Packaging_Achievement_Awards.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:18:16 GMT ... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520983-Flexible_packs_finish_first.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520983-Flexible_packs_finish_first.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:54:00 GMT Flexible packaging converters have been busy this past year improving shelf pop, playing with... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520976-Dispenser_pump.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520976-Dispenser_pump.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:56:31 GMT The LX 500 airless dispenser pump is designed with optimal formula protection and premium... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520974-Cheese_snacks_switch_to_partially_renewable_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520974-Cheese_snacks_switch_to_partially_renewable_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:27:40 GMT Lactalis American Group Inc. has switched to partially renewable packaging for its Precious... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520973-Cat_litter_goes_green_with_Boxiecat_home_delivery.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520973-Cat_litter_goes_green_with_Boxiecat_home_delivery.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:05:31 GMT Boxiecat subscription cat litter delivery service uses Cradle to Cradle-certified shipping boxes... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520972-Bottle_maker_installs_first_Curve_Appeal_labeling_system_in_North_America.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520972-Bottle_maker_installs_first_Curve_Appeal_labeling_system_in_North_America.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:51:10 GMT Silgan Plastics has installed the first Avery Dennison Curve Appeal labeling system in North... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520950-Paperboard_for_confectionery_products.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520950-Paperboard_for_confectionery_products.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT Crescendo paperboard is specifically geared toward chocolate and confectionery packaging.... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520952-Sun_Chemical_releases_2011_sustainability_report.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520952-Sun_Chemical_releases_2011_sustainability_report.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:02:00 GMT Sun Chemical, which provides a wide range of products and solutions for the packaging industry,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520940-WestPack_crowds_soaked_up_live_product_demos.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520940-WestPack_crowds_soaked_up_live_product_demos.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:42:14 GMT The West Coast's largest packaging show drew large crowds during its three-day 2012 run, which... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520939-Bulk_container.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520939-Bulk_container.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:25:54 GMT The new Sani-Box bulk container is protected by Microban, an antimicrobial, and features a... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520938-PetSmart_pays_15_000_for_packaging_violation.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520938-PetSmart_pays_15_000_for_packaging_violation.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:38:15 GMT The Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse provided test data that led to a $15,000 settlement... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520936-Premium_cigars_launched_in_smoking_hot_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520936-Premium_cigars_launched_in_smoking_hot_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:26:02 GMT S&M Brands makes a major statement with its new LEX12 brand of premium little cigars in a... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520927-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Thursday_February_16_2012.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520927-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Thursday_February_16_2012.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:33:31 GMT People, services, awards and news impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520926-Anti_static_pillow_film.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520926-Anti_static_pillow_film.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:28:39 GMT PILLOW PAK anti-static film enables packaging operations to produce static-free pillow packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520911-Shrink_film.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520911-Shrink_film.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:48:03 GMT Polyolefin shrink film-printed with high-impact, 360-degree graphics for multipacks-is strong... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520910-Russian_packaging_industry_growing_about_6_annually.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520910-Russian_packaging_industry_growing_about_6_annually.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:25:09 GMT A successful UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA 2012 reflected the recovery of the Russian packaging industry... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520907-Anheuser_Busch_to_expand_metal_container_facility.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520907-Anheuser_Busch_to_expand_metal_container_facility.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:24:06 GMT Anheuser-Busch plans to expand its metal container facility in Arnold, MO, during the next two... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520898-EPR_laws_continue_to_spread.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520898-EPR_laws_continue_to_spread.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:11:51 GMT One package recycling expert believes that improving recycling rates and technology will require... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520896-Transparent_packaging_polymer.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520896-Transparent_packaging_polymer.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:58:47 GMT Surlyn is a packaging polymer designed to protect 3-D component surfaces while conserving energy... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520892-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_February_14.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520892-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_February_14.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:29:44 GMT People, services, awards and news impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520887-Ecovative_s_chief_explains_mushroom_based_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520887-Ecovative_s_chief_explains_mushroom_based_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:44:47 GMT Eben Bayer, the co-founder and CEO of Ecovative Design LLC, will speak at next month's... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520884-European_sustainability_project_targets_paper_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520884-European_sustainability_project_targets_paper_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:13:50 GMT A pan-European project that aims to revolutionize paper packaging has secured EU funding... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520883-Web_visits_translate_into_more_purchases_study_shows.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520883-Web_visits_translate_into_more_purchases_study_shows.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:04:28 GMT Shoppers who visit the web sites for consumer packaged goods brands before setting foot in a... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520882-Georgia_Pacific_closing_Iowa_plant.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520882-Georgia_Pacific_closing_Iowa_plant.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:55:02 GMT Georgia-Pacific plans to close its box plant, which will result in loss of 45 jobs at the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520874-Wood_boring_insects_found_in_air_cargo_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520874-Wood_boring_insects_found_in_air_cargo_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:46:58 GMT Officials at Detroit Metropolitan Airport discovered wood-boring insects in packaging materials... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520864-Webcast_Innovation_in_packaging_key_to_survival.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520864-Webcast_Innovation_in_packaging_key_to_survival.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:40:42 GMT During the "Creating Effective Packaging" webcast, experts from Lubrizol and Avery Dennison... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520861-CO2_absorbing_labels.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520861-CO2_absorbing_labels.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:33:59 GMT The Econano series of labels absorb and reduce CO2 released into the atmosphere when labels are... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520858-Tips_for_switching_craft_beers_to_cans.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520858-Tips_for_switching_craft_beers_to_cans.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:34:54 GMT Experts from Crown Beverage Packaging North America share recommendations on how brewers can... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520857-Tesco_tests_extended_shelf_life_packaging_for_produce.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520857-Tesco_tests_extended_shelf_life_packaging_for_produce.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:10:47 GMT The supermarket is in trial with packaging to prolong the freshness of tomatoes and... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520856-Recycling_of_non_bottle_rigid_plastics_soars_72_percent_in_single_year.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520856-Recycling_of_non_bottle_rigid_plastics_soars_72_percent_in_single_year.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:41:55 GMT Nearly 820 million pounds of post-consumer rigid plastics were collected for recycling... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520843-Interactive_makeup_pack_speaks_to_consumer_passion_points.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520843-Interactive_makeup_pack_speaks_to_consumer_passion_points.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:07:36 GMT Urban Decay's Book of Shadows IV lets consumers download tutorial videos on how to apply the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520842-Ampule_applicators.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520842-Ampule_applicators.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:44:37 GMT Functional, shaped applicator heads for the company's patented line of plastic ampules can be... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520830-Toy_packaging_merges_sustainability_fun.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520830-Toy_packaging_merges_sustainability_fun.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:27:43 GMT Each of these planet-friendly playthings is packaged in a 100-percent recyclable corrugated box... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520828-Prepared_frozen_food_to_reach_186_billion_by_2015.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520828-Prepared_frozen_food_to_reach_186_billion_by_2015.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:13:51 GMT The popularity of packaged frozen meals is on the rise, thanks to an increasing number of... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520826-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_February_7.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520826-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_February_7.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:35:56 GMT People, services, awards and news impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520815-New_KLEENEX_pack_has_a_cool_touch.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520815-New_KLEENEX_pack_has_a_cool_touch.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:56:39 GMT Vacumet has teamed up with Graphic Packaging for an exciting product launch for KLEENEX Cool... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520813-Does_bubble_wrap_have_healing_powers_.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520813-Does_bubble_wrap_have_healing_powers_.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:11:54 GMT Ah, bubble wrap packaging. There is something about the pliable transparent plastic material... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520786-Wines_get_image_boost_in_eco_friendly_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520786-Wines_get_image_boost_in_eco_friendly_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:52:08 GMT The wine market is on the move in terms of consumption, variety of wines offered, and what... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520782-Paper_packaging_materials_to_reach_223_9_metric_tons_by_2015.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520782-Paper_packaging_materials_to_reach_223_9_metric_tons_by_2015.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:04:45 GMT According to an industry report, the market for paper packaging is expected to see a variety of... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520781-Kellogg_s_label_takes_healthy_eating_to_heart.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520781-Kellogg_s_label_takes_healthy_eating_to_heart.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:41:31 GMT The company has added its Heart Healthy Selection logo on nine cereal varieties, indicating... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520780-_Green_PET_resin_for_bottles.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520780-_Green_PET_resin_for_bottles.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:38:01 GMT Artenius Elite is a new PET-based packaging material combines virgin PET resin and post-consumer... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520771-Unit_dose_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520771-Unit_dose_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:05:51 GMT Oral liquid medications are now available in different unit-dose package sizes, allowing for... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520769-Tanimura_Antle_packs_new_lettuce_for_more_efficient_pallet_loads.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520769-Tanimura_Antle_packs_new_lettuce_for_more_efficient_pallet_loads.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:20:01 GMT Packaged in a smaller compact clamshell, Tanimura & Antle's new greenhouse grown lettuce is... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520801-Packaging_gets_lean_and_green.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520801-Packaging_gets_lean_and_green.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:19:00 GMT Outdoor equipment firm REI is boosting its packaging sustainability by eliminating... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520734-SPI_publishes_plastic_food_packaging_manufacturing_guide.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520734-SPI_publishes_plastic_food_packaging_manufacturing_guide.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:37 GMT The Society of the Plastics Industry has released its Good Manufacturing Practice Guideline for... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520730-Candy_packaging_error_spurs_Walgreens_recall.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520730-Candy_packaging_error_spurs_Walgreens_recall.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:58:27 GMT The company is recalling certain lots of its 13-oz chocolate covered raisins bags. Due to a... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520723-Bubble_Wrap_offers_packaging_protection_stress_relief.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520723-Bubble_Wrap_offers_packaging_protection_stress_relief.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:21:16 GMT As part of the 12th Annual Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, Sealed Air has released results of a... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520717-Condiment_maker_adopts_PET_bottle.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520717-Condiment_maker_adopts_PET_bottle.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:29:30 GMT Heritage Family Specialty Foods Inc., a leading Southwest supplier of specialty food products... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520714-Rollprint_to_offer_cleanroom_pouch_production.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520714-Rollprint_to_offer_cleanroom_pouch_production.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:32:10 GMT Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. expects to be the first sterile packaging manufacturer to... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520713-Packaging_competition_for_vending_machine_solutions.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520713-Packaging_competition_for_vending_machine_solutions.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:27:29 GMT Vending machines are increasingly present in railway stations, waiting rooms, schools, common... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520712-High_failure_rate_on_China_packaging_inspections.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520712-High_failure_rate_on_China_packaging_inspections.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:16:29 GMT AsiaInspection, a provider of quality control services for businesses importing from Asia,... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520699-Sealed_Air_Ecovative_to_commercialize_sustainable_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520699-Sealed_Air_Ecovative_to_commercialize_sustainable_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:23:10 GMT The companies are joining forces to bring to market EcoCradle Mushroom packaging, a fungus-based... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520698-Increasing_takeout_orders_boosts_packaging_consumption.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520698-Increasing_takeout_orders_boosts_packaging_consumption.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:16:05 GMT A recent survey indicates consumers increasingly are ordering restaurant food to go—which... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520695-Wine_closure.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520695-Wine_closure.php?rssid=20545 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:52:54 GMT Select 100 is a high-performance co-extruded cork closure, engineered with two-phased oxygen... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520687-Latest_packaging_technologies_help_improve_combat_rations.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520687-Latest_packaging_technologies_help_improve_combat_rations.php?rssid=20545 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:00:59 GMT Researchers at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center—and their... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520684-New_packaging_for_bank_checks_is_organized_secure_efficient.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520684-New_packaging_for_bank_checks_is_organized_secure_efficient.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:25:54 GMT CheckFolio's design aligns multiple checkbooks neatly in a slim, compact folio—enabling... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520675-USDA_seeks_comments_on_revisions_to_food_container_standards.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520675-USDA_seeks_comments_on_revisions_to_food_container_standards.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:54:51 GMT "Updating the standards to reflect the advances in packaging technologies will help ensure that... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520672-Vented_films.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520672-Vented_films.php?rssid=20545 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:02:04 GMT A new range of Tyvek vented films is available for high-speed flow wrap applications undergoing... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520664-P_G_to_eliminate_PVC_packaging.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520664-P_G_to_eliminate_PVC_packaging.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:35:38 GMT Procter & Gamble is working to eliminate PVC from all of its packaging, starting with putting... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520663-Pouch_packaging_reels_in_tuna_business.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520663-Pouch_packaging_reels_in_tuna_business.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:21:44 GMT The albacore tuna business might be dominated by large multinational companies, but Oregon... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520662-Sustainability_cost_control_seminars_added_at_WestPack.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520662-Sustainability_cost_control_seminars_added_at_WestPack.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:15:13 GMT The packaging trade show—scheduled Feb. 14-16 in Anaheim—has expanded its educational... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520660-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_January_24.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520660-PACKAGING_BRIEFS_Tuesday_January_24.php?rssid=20545 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:59 GMT People, services, awards and news impacting the packaging... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520652-Global_plastic_packaging_market_expected_to_hit_196_42_billion.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520652-Global_plastic_packaging_market_expected_to_hit_196_42_billion.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:47:39 GMT Although the overall packaging industry was severely impacted by the economic recession, the... http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520632-Canned_whisky_adds_recloseable_lid.php?rssid=20545 http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/520632-Canned_whisky_adds_recloseable_lid.php?rssid=20545 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:04:00 GMT Scottish Spirits in a Can has introduced a latex lid for its 12-ounce cans of whisky. The new...