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Research potassium levels and other labeling tips from IPPE

Workshop sponsored by North American Meat Institute updated producers on nutrition claims, the “healthy” label and bioengineered logos

Rose Shilling

February 18, 2019

Meat processors who brushed up on the latest labeling guidelines at the International Production & Processing Expo learned details about when bioengineered logos might be needed and how FDA’s nutritional panel updates might trickle over to their products.

Food Packaging

Label trends: Luxe colors, personal feel and minimalism

Rose Shilling

February 15, 2019

Don't hold back with rich, extravagant colors on labels. Consider adding a holograph, the latest in the metallic trend. Asymmetrical design helps shake up predictable patterns.

Food Packaging

New wrapper keeps Butterfinger crispy and fresh longer

Rose Shilling

February 15, 2019

The iconic Butterfinger, has a bold, re-engineered wrapper and new recipe.

Food Packaging

CHEP's smaller pallet easier to move from truck to sales floor

Rose Shilling

February 12, 2019

Pooled wooden pallet provider CHEP offers a half pallet that is easy to maneuver from tractor-trailer to retail floor loaded with ready-to-go products.

Industry News

Reusable Packaging Association announces new board members, executive leadership team

Rick Sasse of TriEnda Holdings LLC becomes the new chairman of the board

Wayne Labs

February 1, 2019

The Reusable Packaging Association has announced changes to its executive team and board of directors. After serving a two-year term as chairman of the board, Norm Kukuk, executive vice president and general manager, ORBIS Corporation has relinquished his post to 2018 Vice Chairman Rick Sasse, director of custom transport packaging, TriEnda Holdings LLC. New Chairman of the Board Sasse began his term at the Annual Board meeting held earlier this year.

Industry News

Tetra Pak appoints new CEO

Adolfo Orive will take over the position on April 1

Wayne Labs

February 1, 2019

The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Adolfo Orive, President and CEO of Tetra Pak effective April 1, 2019. The appointment follows the decision by Dennis Jönsson to step down from his position after 14 years as president and CEO and 36 years with the company.

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Tetra Pak adding full-color digital printing for beverage cartons

The investment will offer customers more customization, smaller batches

Rose Shilling

January 16, 2019

Tetra Pak will start offering full-color digital printing on beverage cartons, which will reduce design-to-print time and allow a variety of designs in one order.

Food Packaging

High Pressure Certified Seal Now Being Used on Foods

Logo expands from juices to guacamole; more products to follow

Rose Shilling

January 14, 2019

Good Foods guacamole and other dips are the first foods beyond beverages approved to advertise on the package that they’re made using high pressure processing (HPP).

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Package Design for Particular Consumers of Cannabis

Trends in cannabis packaging that target a luxury-driven market segment

January 10, 2019

Laurel Gregory, creative director at The Hybrid Creative, recommends brands use a method she calls “Be, Do, Say” in order to remain authentic and avoid common pitfalls.

Packaging

TricorBraun acquires Pacific Bag to create new flexible packaging business

TricorBraun Flex is a new direction in the 117-year history of the rigid container distributor

Rose Shilling

January 10, 2019

TricorBraun, known for plastic and glass bottles and containers, is starting a flexible packaging business, acquiring Pacific Bag with coffee, pet and specialty food products.