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WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ... material needed and using only non-hazardous materials, technology enables food companies to produce long shelf life products with reduced carbon footprint and environmental impact. Transparent coatings ...

Flexible Packaging Association 2009 Award Winners

(Flexpack Main)

February 28, 2009, ... improve shelf life over traditional packaging methods. It enables consumers to steam the asparagus quickly in the microwave and also provides consumers with a more energy-efficient alternative to boiling ...

Edelmann and Codimag Web Offset Semi-Rotary Web Presses Are for Short Runs

(Offset)

February 28, 2009, ... exceptional standards. Wine and spirit labels were the entry point for many semi-rotary presses in the 1990s. The labels printed today must be more eye-catching and have the necessary aggressive shelf ...

Meeting the Sustainability Challenge Without Compromising Barrier Performance

(Archive)

January 28, 2009, ... Ceramis PLA in the Real World – a One Week MAP Shelf Life Study Source Reduction We have already mentioned that packaging economics are the largest driver of sustainability. However, retailers generally ...

Less Heavy Metal

(Label/Tape)

January 27, 2009, ... flake technology. Results are said to be comparable to foil stamping or foil transfer in a process that generates virtually no waste, which will be of interest to brand owners seeking to maintain shelf ...

Ink Dispensing: Mix to Match

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

October 31, 2008, ... on a label, and unique, brand-specific colors increasingly are used as a means of differentiating a product on the crowded shelf. Furthermore, there is less room for error. Customers demand exactly the ...

Making a Splash

(Label/Tape)

October 28, 2008, ... Darigold's 16-oz bottle are exciting and enticing. The shrink labels work extremely well with the curved shape of the bottle and will have excellent shelf impact at retail where the brand and flavor can ...

Green Program Expanding

(News Clips Archive)

July 31, 2008, ...  The program comprises a rigorous, five-step process in which a team of packaging engineers analyzes a company's entire packaging supply chain, including package design, material optimization, shelf impact, ...

A Golden Opportunity

(Trends/Management)

June 30, 2008, ... look for their packages. She reminded them of the importance of shelf presence, pointing out that 70% of purchases are made at the shelf. Many brands don't have advertising money to spend, Wong noted, so ...

Sustainable Packaging for Specialty Meat

(Archive)

June 30, 2008, ... options, Citterio and Clear Lam decided to use EarthClear Sustainables to produce the Citterio semi-rigid packaging and deliver optimal product shelf life. This solution achieved the superior barrier properties ...

Can-Do Cartons

(Carton Box)

May 31, 2008, ... Brain Toniq 4 pack, in the Beverages category. The carton uses a single-row design that encapsulates two inner cans around the curve of two outer cans, increasing shelf appeal. The large “IQ” die-cut provides ...

Emerging Nations

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2008, ... plant closures by big converters in Western Europe; Trend toward healthy foods with short shelf life and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP); Changing lifestyles in less-developed nations causing an ...

How To Choose the Best Adhesive System

(Archive)

March 25, 2008, ... biggest mistakes companies make is not knowing their product requirements at every level. Surface types, exposure conditions, shelf life, substrate type, and similar factors are all critical considerations. ...

Brand Booster

(Print)

December 31, 2007, ... bakery client replaced the red ink on its label with a red foil that added an eye-catching spark of brilliance to the product, which now really stands out on the shelf, says Gary Gallas, president. “It ...

Over Exposed: Protect packaged products from light

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... as many nutritional, flavor, and colored components are very sensitive to wavelengths in the visible range as well. Shelf life of consumer goods generally is short enough that we have not had to worry ...

Ready for Change

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... quest for shelf appeal has led to the use of more costly substrates, particularly among Gintzler’s core clientele of health and beauty, pharmaceutical, and gourmet foods. “We needed to convert a full ...

Scoring the Scorecard

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... that those receiving a higher score would be guaranteed shelf space, or that those scoring lower or who do not participate would definitely be denied. “A lot of them are waiting for it to fall apart,” ...

5 Steps to Green

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... packaging to add texture and shelf appeal. Die-cut windows in secondary packaging can add a level of interactivity and maximize the impact of primary packaging. Also, both embossing and die-cutting ...

FIRST GLANCE

(Magazine)

July 31, 2007, ... film enhances the intensity of the graphics for high shelf appeal. WinningDesign A flexible board game that appeals to travelers was made possible with synthetic paper from Yupo Corp. Based on the ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

July 31, 2007, ... understanding of the specific needs of each packaged food product to design flexible materials that will provide maximum shelf life. Flexible food packaging materials can have a significant and complex ...