packaging industry news

Thursday
Jul222010

Brandhouse Unifies Organic Muesli Range With Packaging Overhaul

Muesli paperboard packaging design system


Brandhouse has redesigned Alara Wholefoods entire product range to convey the message of an environmentally friendly company. Simeon Goldstein, packagingnews.co.uk
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Thursday
Jul222010

POM sues Minute Maid over pomegranate claims

POM Minute maid packaging designs


Under the Lantham Act for false advertising, POM sues Coca-Cola claiming the juice's name and label make it appear as if
pomegranate is the main ingredient. imagesfood.com +

Thursday
Jul222010

Alpha Packaging Adds to Squeezable Bottle Range

cosmetic bottle structural designs


US-based Alpha Packaging has added two new sizes to its HDPE Cosmos line for personal care products. CosmeticsDesign.com +

Thursday
Jul222010

Gulf Relief in a Bottle

Gulf Relief SOS bottle packaging


In connection with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, Abita beer has announced a special brew for relief and restoration efforts: SOS -- A Charitable Pilsner. SlashFood +

Thursday
Jul152010

Burlesque Packaging

perrier water limited edition can packaging design


In France, Perrier has unveiled a range of limited edition cans and bottles featuring burlesque star Dita Von Teese. David Elliott,
packagingnews.co.uk
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Thursday
Jul152010

Campbell’s Plan for Growth

Campbell's logo, consumer packaged goods growth


Campbell Soup Company has detailed their plans for growth in their healthy beverages, baked snacks and simple meals categories.
packagedesign.com
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Wednesday
Jul142010

BPA in Food Packaging

no BPA in food packaging


An environmental group has filed a court challenge to ban the use of BPA in food packaging. Elana Schor, Greenwire +

Wednesday
Jul142010

Mexican Packaging Industry

pharamaceutical packaging in Mexico


The pharmaceutical industry in Mexico has seen growth with the sale of bottles and packaging. Stephen Downer, PLASTICS NEWS +

Wednesday
Jul072010

Pack Expo 2010

Pack Expo 2010 Logo


Attendees at Pack Expo 2010 will see a variety of innovative containers, materials, and green design ideas that will help them enhance their brands. packagedesign.com +
 

Wednesday
Jul072010

UK Whisky Redesign

Teachers Whiskey structural packaging redesign


In the UK, Teacher's whisky was updated with new contemporary packaging, via a smaller, cleaner label. Talking Retail +

Wednesday
Jul072010

City Themed Packaging

Fossil city-themed designer tin packaging


Fossil has unveiled a line of city-themed tins available only at travel-retail/duty free locations. Nicole Mezzasalma, DFNIonline.com +

Tuesday
Jul062010

Great Beer, Great Responsibility.

millercoors merger brand identity


Miller Coors has released its 2010 Sustainable Development report highlighting the company’s sustainability initiatives.
Drinks Business Review
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Tuesday
Jul062010

Da Luca Wine Packaging

Wine Packaging for Constellation Europe Da Luca Wine


Constellation Europe introduced new packaging for its wine brand Da Luca, hoping to increase consumer recognition. Talking Retail +

Friday
Jul022010

Proposed FPLA Amendment

Milk cartons, Fair Packaging and labeling act


The National Institute of Standards and Technology has proposed a new amendment to The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. PHYSORG.com +

Thursday
Jul012010

Chocolates Win Packaging Award

Lake Chamnplain Organic Chocolate bar wrapper packaging designs


Lake Champlain Chocolates won Platinum in the Food & Beverage Packaging Category at the 39th Annual Creativity Awards. The Candy & Snack Today
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Thursday
Jul012010

Cold, Colder Packaging

Coors cold activated packaging


New Coors cans and labels will feature thermal inks indicating the level of beer coldness - “Cold” and “Rocky Mountain Cold.” marketingmag.ca
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Tuesday
Jun292010

Mellow Yellow Redesign

Mellow Yellow soft drink beverage packaging redesign


Coke’s Mellow Yellow, a citrus flavored soft drink, will feature newly redesigned packaging as it expands to new markets. Tim Sanford, Vending Times +

Tuesday
Jun292010

Do-Gooder Design

Do-Gooder package Design Challenge


Yesterday's News unveiled its Do-Gooder Design Challenge, where designers can compete in designing garments from recycled newspaper. Justmeans +

Tuesday
Jun292010

New Popcorn Packaging

Orville Redenbacher Popcorn packaging redesign


In Canada, Orville Redenbacher is introducing a new Spicy Nacho popcorn flavor and new packaging for its microwavable popcorn. Potato Pro +

Thursday
Jun242010

Wine Packaging Winners

Rombi Fine Wine packaging design winners


Carmel Valley Vineyard and Salvatore Rombi Winery won awards for both their wines and wine packaging. TheCalifornian.com +