One analyst said the deal between Silgan Holdings and Graham Packaging creates an oligopoly in rigid plastics packaging, another sees it as a move away from commodity plastics.

Lessons learned from pet projects

April 7, 2011

By Rick Lingle

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Chris Small of WellPet adheres to three tenets for successful packaging development: Communicate, offer, and facilitate.

UNCONTAINED: Moving thoughts at ProMat/Automate

March 24, 2011

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Some random thoughts about the ProMat/Automate 2011 show, just winding up at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

POP and packaging impact: The view from Germany

March 22, 2011

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According to the Munich-based market research firm facit, the influence of packaging on purchasing decisions is twice as high as that of TV advertising, billboards or print media.

UNCONTAINED: The Daily Show goes bananas

March 8, 2011

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As a big fan of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” I was surprised to see him dabbling in my world Monday night. More...

Lawyer: Food Safety Act a work in progress

March 3, 2011

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The Food Safety Modernization Act originated from “bad PR” for the food industry and will require meticulous and accessible record-keeping by food and beverage processors. More...

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