Beverage

Upscale cues signal premium vodka for Sam's Club's Member's Mark

Premium and ultra-premium brands have been important drivers in the growing vodka category.

January 7, 2010

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PFW): Page 316

Beverage

Labeling revisions take aim against medication errors

The U.S. Pharmacopeia proposes revisions to ferrules and cap overseal labeling.

January 6, 2010

Beverage

Canadian spring-water company takes the 100% rPET plunge

Following years of R&D, Naya Water becomes the first bottler of still water to employ a 100% recycled PET container.

January 6, 2010

Beverage

Sales heating up with microwave packaging

Freedonia report says this packaging format will enjoy healthy gains over the next four years. Its convenience benefits and related new technologies attract busy consumers.

December 18, 2009

Beverage

Gatorade looking to add muscle in 2010

Product and packaging moves are at the starting line for the company, which apparently plans to continue with its much-debated G logo.

December 17, 2009

Beverage

Nestle Waters launches next-generation 9.3-g Eco-Shape bottle

Weighing 25% less than the company’s original Eco-Shape bottle, a new package design from Nestlé Waters will help the company exceed its sustainability goals.

December 17, 2009

Beverage

Do uninviting labels jeopardize sales of good beers?

One author’s observations suggest this possibility. Consumers may be turned off by unappealing graphics and question brew quality when certain information is absent.

December 15, 2009

Beverage

Remarkable robotics and more

I had a stimulating run through France this week, and if anything sticks in my mind where packaging is concerned, it’s this: innovation will win the day.

December 11, 2009

Beverage

Robotic handling of bottles sets the bar high

Maximum versatility, minimal operator involvement, gentle handling, high speed, and automated end-of-arm tooling changes are highlights at VCP champagne plant.

December 10, 2009

Beverage

SPC releases sustainability metrics

Version 1.0 of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s new Metrics Framework is intended to standardize the measurement of sustainable packaging.

December 9, 2009

Beverage

New inkjet technology: Principles of operation

An animation of Hitachi inkjet printers illustrates the method employed for precise ink application.

December 8, 2009

Beverage

Mike's toasts evolution of visual identity

December 8, 2009

Dairy

Global collaboration enables Kraft Foods' culture change

Project-by-project, Kraft Foods’ global business units, with leadership from the company’s corporate sustainability team, are creating a culture where sustainability is a part of every package design.

December 8, 2009