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Wanted: Innovative packaging for biotechnology products

Citing Research and Markets’ report, “The Future of the Pharmaceutical Packaging Industry—Emerging Economies Poised to Capitalize on Increasing Demand,” Pharmacychoice.com reports that the global pharmaceutical packaging market will show a 6.9% compound annual growth rate to reach a value of $68 billion by 2015.

February 1, 2010

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Nanocomposite breakthrough in packaging films?

Scientists at the Army’s Natick Labs are moving forward with two MRE pouches that, because they use a nanocomposite coating as the barrier layer, will lighten the load for soldiers in the field and reduce the amount of solid waste generated by the Army.

February 1, 2010

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PAC Machinery Group appoints VP of sales & marketing

The PAC Machinery Group (PMG) has appointed Dennis McGrath as Vice President of Marketing & Sales.

January 28, 2010

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Case Study: On-pack promotions leverage brand awareness with cross-selling and opportunities

Packaging with an extremely small footprint doesn’t limit an instant redeemable coupon promotion for Aquafresh® Gel-Flex and Aquafresh® Deep-Action toothbrushes. And a hangtag with ingredient sample helps MillerCoors engage consumers in-store about the high-quality slow-roasted caramelized malts used to brew its George Killian's® Irish Red™ lager.

January 27, 2010

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Switch to recyclable poultry packs provides industry roadmap

With help from Global Green, the largest U.S. poultry plant sees reductions in cost and environmental impact after a full conversion to recyclable transfer packaging.

January 27, 2010

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Packaging films from dairy products?

A scientist from the U.S. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is evaluating films made from dairy ingredients.

January 26, 2010

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Store-brand package redesigns provide cue for national brands

Some consumers are beginning to spend again. Now may be the time to rethink design to give your product strong meaning. Some private-label brands already have begun.

January 25, 2010

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White Paper: The marriage between machine and paperboard material

Many of today’s consumer and retail products are packaged in paperboard cartons. Paperboard cartons deliver a wide range of fresh, flexible packaging solutions that allow companies to connect with their customers and build their brand through differentiation and innovation. Find out how in this White Paper from R.A. Jones.

January 25, 2010

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Packaging events deliver economic promise for 2010

“We need to do something to get this economy back on track,” said an unidentified female consumer when asked on a recent Milwaukee television news story about the economic situation one year into the Obama administration.

January 25, 2010

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FDA flexes its muscle

Several months ago, Packaging World/Healthcare Packaging legal columnist Eric Greenberg pointed out that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration would increase its activity in the new administration under Dr. Margaret Hamburg.

January 22, 2010

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Failed labeling effort raises matter of authenticity

A package can go a long way in cementing a relationship with consumers, but the waters become murky when the product isn’t quite what the package says it is.

January 22, 2010

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Beverages poised for huge gains with plastic, pouches: report

The reasons include brand owners’ design for additional distinctive packaging formats, faster line speeds, and more cost efficiencies.

January 21, 2010

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Haiti relief: Text "HAITI" to 90999 for Red Cross donation

Like everyone, all of us at Summit Publishing Company (publishers of Packaging World and Packworld.com) have been watching the horrible situation in Haiti as a result of the earthquake.

January 20, 2010