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India's Plastic Manufacturers Looking to Limit Cost of Raw Plastic

The cost of food is rising in India, according to a regional association of plastic manufacturers, and packaging is to blame.

May 31, 2007

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On the "green" front in Britain

Rival supermarket group Asda plans to remove all packaging from most fresh produce for a period of three months.

May 31, 2007

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Tesco top exec pushes back on green movement

In a recent commentary, Tesco's Terry Leahy says, "We can't get rid of all packaging...you can't force the pace of change even for sound environmental reasons."

May 31, 2007

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Unilever's Dove to target 50-plus women

"Beauty has no age limit" is the slogan for Dove's new line of face, body and hair products, cleverly called Pro-Age and packaged in containers the color of vintage wine.

May 31, 2007

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In northern India

Alcan invests $10 million in a new flexible packaging facility to supply the rapidly growing Indian food and personal care markets.

May 31, 2007

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Need to raise quality of packaging in Tanzania

State-of-the-art packaging is just one way Tanzanians should adapt to the realities of globalization, says a government official. Economically, the country has been hurt because it has not kept up with standards of production and packaging of products to compete globally, he said. "This is the only way for us to benefit from the cut-throat competition in the world market," he added.

May 31, 2007

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Realism in Chinese drug packaging contributes to rising death toll

In China, not only do the counterfeit pills look real, but also the cardboard boxes, blister packaging and foil backing.

May 31, 2007

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A high court in southern India considers banning "obscene" condom packages

Obscene pictures on condom packages in India cause people to shy away from using the condoms.

May 31, 2007

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Australian researchers say cigarette package warnings need larger graphics

A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine concludes that larger, more complete warnings on cigarette packages effectively encourage smokers to quit.

May 31, 2007

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Latin American packaging appealing to lower-income consumers

Improving conditions among poorer consumers have fuelled strong expansion in packaging volumes, creating a major opportunity for packaging firms.

May 23, 2007

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Functional Drinks - Reviving Beverage Packaging

manufacturers have targeted a specific consumer seeking more energy, physical fitness, or simply a healthier, more "premium" alternative to standard carbonated soft drinks.

May 23, 2007

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Industry watch

CompaniesFlexLink Systems, Inc. opened an engineering office in Appleton, WI, following the creation of a global business unit to focus on the paper converting industry.

May 17, 2007