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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

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Global OTC, vitamin, and supplement sales

Category                                              2005           2010                2010                                                                           (forecast)          (CAGR forecast)Beverages—fortified/functional            43,062.3        57,805.8             6.1%Dietary supplements                         24,611.8        32,232.7             5.5%Vitamins                                          17,408.6        20,356.4             3.2%OTC healthcare                               117,484.0      136,372.0             3.0%* Compound Annual Growth Rate Source: Euromonitor Intl. 2007(in U.S. $millions)

May 17, 2007

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Creating value for club stores through packaging

There's a distinct packaging factor that helps create value for a club store and its members.

May 14, 2007

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High-resolution, digital pharma coding system

Video shows Nutec's Pharmacarton Coding System II, designed for in-line, high resolution digital printing of lot, expiration, and bar codes for pharmaceutical and medical cartons. This new design overcomes the problem of printing high density bar codes and 2D codes in line by totally controlling the carton during the print and vision process.

May 14, 2007

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Custom labels from stock

ILS Custom Labels are manufactured from stock materials by Industrial Labeling Systems and matched to specific applications with regard to heat-, cryogenic-, chemical-, and tamper-resistance, or other properties.

May 8, 2007

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Prismatic film effect

3M Converter Markets now offers Radiant Light Films for labeling, packaging, in-molding applications, and more.

May 8, 2007

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Lightweight PE tubing

Now available from New Age Industries are 2 types of PE tubing: an LLDPE formula and a style co-extruded with EVA.

May 8, 2007

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FDA-accepted aseptic sterilant

The FDA has accepted Clarity™ peracetic acid-based sterilant from FMC Corp., for use in aseptic packaging of low-acid products, such as milk and soy-based products.

May 8, 2007

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96-hour shipper

TCP Reliable now offers the pre-qualified TimeSaver96 PUR shipper, which incorporates the same packaging configuration for both Winter and Summer cycles, keeping packout and inventory simple and easy.

May 8, 2007