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Byline: Conor Reynolds The cost of a range of inputs has been giving brewers the world over headaches for months. Chief among those concerns has been the cost of packaging [...]

Beverage packaging in all categories has generated into a wide variety of configurations that makes the traditional case designation impractical for use as a measurement benchmark. Why? Because, rather than [...]

Byline: Daniel Selwood Nestle has ramped up its investment in sustainable packaging by a whopping figure. Earlier this month, it announced a CHF 2bn (PS1.58bn) investment 'to lead the shift [...]

The circular economy is the latest sustainability buzzword that has captured international attention. So, what exactly is the circular economy, and what does it mean for brands--and product packaging in [...]

When the term 'luxury shopper' is mentioned, several stereotypical images may come to mind: Perhaps a well-dressed woman looking at Prada handbags or a distinguished gentleman wearing a Rolex watch. [...]

Since its inception, the cosmetics industry has created products designed to make us feel beautiful, powerful and confident. Cosmetics packaging trends have typically reflected this, with brands seeking materials to [...]

AS A RESULT OF WAL-MART'S ADOPTION OF CASE-READY MEAT PACKAGING, and the more prevalent use of modified-atmosphere packaging over the past 10 years, many different lids and plastic trays are [...]

Sana Packaging, a sustainable packaging brand that designs and develops cannabis packaging for a circular economy, has launched what it says is the cannabis industry's first reclaimed ocean plastic jar: [...]

Brands are in a bind. Marketing dollars are being slashed just as consumers are holding tight to their wallets, and no quick fixes are in the offing. But this doesn't [...]

The effect of the business practices of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., on the trends of the management of retail stores in the United States is described. The environmental and economic aspects of the resultant changes in consumer behavior are discussed .

TOO MUCH PLASTIC. Consumers around the world are frustrated with plastic. A recent study from Global Data says that 35% of UK consumers are more likely to purchase products without [...]

Shippers are finding they can save princely sums by taking a fresh look at product packaging. Is there hidden treasure in your packaging? You're not likely to find gold doubloons [...]

The jewelry industry has realized the importance of good packaging. A promotional and advertising tool, packaging has grown into a $100-million market yearly, with 50% going to metal- and plastic-shell boxes while the rest goes to paper boxes, accessories, bags and other types. Prices remain stable due to competition as the US packaging industry continues to face growing Asian competition. However, competition has also resulted in poorer quality, consistency and delivery. Meanwhile, innovations in shape, design, size, use, colors and materials offer jewelers more varieties in packaging., Changes in the packaging industry have kept prices stable and increased options, but they've also resulted in some compromises. Here's how to get the most for your money and use [...]

Knitted fabric manufacturers are experiencing increased demand for their products. However, increases in raw material and packaging costs are causing knit fabric producers some concern. Knitted fabric mills that produce high-end fabrics and those in niche markets are better able to pass on material and packaging price increases on to customers than are commodity mills. Increased mill efficiency has helped to offset some raw material and packaging costs but is not enough to cover all the increases., NEW YORK -- Domestic fabric knitters are in the midst of one of the best knit markets in the past few years, both in volume and backlog. There is a [...]

Innovia Films (PACK EXPO booth LS-6649) is launching the first of its new range of transparent high barrier packaging films, Propafilm Strata SL. It has been designed to be a [...]

The carton, jar or tube propped on that store shelf provides the first impression of a brand's product to a consumer, and the brand and product packaging is critical to [...]

Bakers who feel that packaging is an unnecessary, costly evil and who use the most inexpensive options are limiting an avenue to easy growth. Without a doubt, packaging is the [...]

The comparison of the effects of the usage of different packaging techniques on the quality of hay is presented.

Catching a cold is a lot like downtime on a production line; there is plenty of preventative maintenance that goes into avoiding both, even though each is probably inevitable. But [...]

For many brand and packaging professionals, today's sluggish economy makes it very tempting to. ask a lot of questions: How does a bad economy impact product and package design? Are [...]

Southern States Cooperative Inc. adopted an environment-friendly packaging system when it acquired a new multiwall that features Bancroft Bag's Ban-Ply unbleached kraft. The firm, a packager of seed, horsefeed, grain and fertilizer products, was responding to the demands of horse owners for an environment-friendly package. The bag is constructed using natural kraft, polyethylene layer and a layer of Ban-Ply., Kraft/HDPE bag for horsefeed is produced without bleaching and represents a source reduction versus its predecessor. Multiwall bag bolsters graphic impact, handling strength for outdoor storage and palletizing yet nets [...]

In advance of Pack Expo 96, which runs from November 17-21 in Chicago, features editor Phil Pitt and PMMI director of communications Rich Parker look at the top 10 packaging [...]

Package design and packaging methods can determine the distribution costs of a firm. Most of a firm's distribution costs are transportation costs. If a container's wasted space is removed, more products can be shipped at a time and transportation costs can be reduced. A product analysis report can also determine which products are a firm's top sellers. The package design report should be completed for these products initially., There's a strong relationship between package design and distribution savings. While packaging material savings come from sizing packages and shipping containers to products, transportation, distribution, storage, and handling provide the [...]