The economy is looking up, but it still is placing stresses and demands on packaging machinery, industry thought leaders said at a recent PMMI conference. More...
One of the sticking points about the use of “organic,” “natural,” “fat-free” and similar terms on food packaging has been determining their effectiveness. More...
Nanoparticle technologies have been hailed as a new way to make stronger and more lightweight materials and tastier or healthier foods, but a report issued from Britain on Jan. 8 cautioned that the risks surrounding the use of nanotechnology are largely unknown. More..
We’re all familiar with the two main arguments for PLA and other bioplastics: They use renewable sources and they’re compostable. But I recently came across one I never heard before: Corn-based polymers could be a way to sequester carbon emissions. More...
It's a popular time of the year for forecasts and prognostications. Although editors typically report rather than preidct, I'm going to temporarily step out of my comfort zone with a forecast for heightened interest and activity surrounding "greener packaging machinery." More...
Brand owners have long used packaging to attract and engage consumers through various means, including design, iconic colors and shapes. Today’s managers are increasingly looking to use packages printed with 2-D bar codes and numeric text-message prompts to engage consumers through their cell phones. More...
“This package is sold by weight, not volume.” That phrase on cereal boxes used to mystify and intrigue me when I was a kid just learning to read. Its meaning seemed just out of reach, like I imagine the phrase “Objects in mirror may be closer than they appear” would be to little kids today.
