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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:03:36 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>packagedesign.com news</title><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/</link><description>general news on packaging and package design</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:43:58 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Swash it Out</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:43:30 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/3/5/swash-it-out.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6913990</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/manufacturing/2008-09-10-swash_N.htm" target="_blank"><img title="Tide Swash fresh it out packaging news" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-05-10/tide-swash-fresh-it-out-spray-container-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267796119960" alt="Tide Swash fresh it out packaging news" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />P&amp;G is testing a new line of products that refreshes clothing so that people can re-wear clothes without washing them.<em> Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY</em></span><strong><a title="Tide Swash new brand design, pen, spray bottle, box, bag and container packaging" href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/manufacturing/2008-09-10-swash_N.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 130%;">+</span></a></strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6913990.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Welsh Holiday?</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:41:33 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/3/5/new-welsh-holiday.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6913982</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/00da8cb0-2488-11df-8be0-00144feab49a.html" target="_blank"><img title="The Welsh Whiskey Company Variety pack" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-05-10/the-welsh-whiskey-company-variety-pack-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267796099700" alt="The Welsh Whiskey Company Variety pack" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />The Welsh Whisky Company, known for its fruity whisky/modern packaging, is campaigning to establish St David&rsquo;s Day as a public holiday.<em> Michael Kavanagh, FT.com </em><strong><a title="the welsh whiskey company bottle packaging news" href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/00da8cb0-2488-11df-8be0-00144feab49a.html" target="_blank"> +</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6913982.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Organic Soy Beverages</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:40:14 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/3/5/organic-soy-beverages.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6913974</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/3/5/organic-soy-beverages.html" target="_self"><img title="So Nice Soy Beverage Flexography Shrink Wrap bottle packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-05-10/so-nice-flexo-shrink-wrap-bottle-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267796073570" alt="So Nice Soy Beverage Flexography Shrink Wrap bottle packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Canada&rsquo;s So Nice organic soy beverages will now sport the Canada Organic logo, helping confirm its authenticity.<em> packagedesign.com</em><strong> </strong><strong><a title="So Nice Soy Beverage Flexo Shrink Wrapped packaging containers" href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/3/5/organic-soy-beverages.html" target="_self">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6913974.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Carpe Diem Packaging</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:11:38 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/3/3/carpe-diem-packaging.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6895190</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.nrn.com/article.aspx?menu_id=1368&amp;id=379916" target="_blank"><img title="Caribou Coffee brand packaging redesign" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-03-10/caribou-coffe-brand-packaging-redesign.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267624929175" alt="Caribou Coffee brand packaging redesign" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />In addition to a new line of tea-lattes, Caribou Coffee unveiled its new rebranded logo, signage, packaging and decor. <em>Mark Brandau, Nation's Restaurant News</em> </span><strong><a title="Caribou Coffee Brand packaging Redesign News" href="http://www.nrn.com/article.aspx?menu_id=1368&amp;id=379916" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 130%;">+</span></a></strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6895190.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Marketing &amp; Children</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:27:23 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/3/1/marketing-children.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6874804</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/marketing-firms-recruit-schoolchildren-as-guinea-pigs/story-e6frf7l6-1225834081296" target="_blank"><img title="marketing children branded packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-01-10/junk-snack-food-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267452155643" alt="marketing children branded packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Marketing companies pay young children for their opinions of, and sometimes promotion of unhealthy foods and beverages.<em> Karen Collier, Herald Sun </em><strong><a title="marketing campaigns through childrens packaging" href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/marketing-firms-recruit-schoolchildren-as-guinea-pigs/story-e6frf7l6-1225834081296" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6874804.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Packaging &amp; Product Review</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:25:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/3/1/packaging-product-review.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6874797</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0219-shelf-20100224,0,3027197.story" target="_blank"><img title="Maison Le Grand squeezable packaging structural design" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-01-10/Maison-Le-Grands-squeezable-sauce-packaging-structures.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267452134233" alt="Maison Le Grand squeezable packaging structural design" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Maison Le Grand's squeezable sauces, Marathon of Miracles snack bars &amp; Moleskine wine/food journals are reviewed by the Chicago Journal.<em> Fauzia Arain, Tribune newspapers </em><strong><a title="packaging and product reviews" href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0219-shelf-20100224,0,3027197.story" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6874797.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Coffee Fest 2010</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:14:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/3/1/coffee-fest-2010.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6874731</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/3/1/coffee-fest-2010.html" target="_self"><img title="DR. Smoothie logo-product packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-01-10/dr-smoothie-branded-packaging-and-products.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267452083908" alt="DR. Smoothie logo-product packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />At the annual Coffee Fest in NJ, Dr. Smoothie Brands will unveil a new item in their product line up - Whole Lotta Toffee. <em>packagedesign.com</em> <a title="DR. Smoothie product packaging line up" href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/3/1/coffee-fest-2010.html" target="_self"><strong>+</strong></a></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6874731.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Product Placement</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:12:44 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/3/1/product-placement.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6874698</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20100209/movies-butter-up-to-kids-via-junk-food" target="_blank"><img title="package and product placement in movies" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-01-10/packaging-product-placement-in-movies.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267452056740" alt="package and product placement in movies" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />A new study has found that 69% of popular movies contain product placement, most being unhealthy candy, snacks and beverages. <em>Bill Hendrick, WEbMD </em><strong><a title="product packaging placement in movies" href="http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20100209/movies-butter-up-to-kids-via-junk-food" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6874698.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New PET Product</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:25:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/2/25/new-pet-product.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6835337</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.plasticstoday.com/mpw/articles/new-additive-gives-pet-packaging-surface-friction-slip" target="_blank"><img title="Croda PET plastic Packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/02-february/02-25-10/croda-pet-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267125164401" alt="Croda PET plastic Packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Croda Polymer Additives unveiled a new a new PET slip concentrate that will help reduce surface friction.<em> Modern Plastics Worldwide </em><strong><a title="PET Product Packaging" href="http://www.plasticstoday.com/mpw/articles/new-additive-gives-pet-packaging-surface-friction-slip" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6835337.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EX TRACTS Packaging Award</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:24:09 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/2010/2/25/ex-tracts-packaging-award.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:2096548:6835324</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/2/25/ex-tracts-packaging-award.html" target="_self"><img title="Ex Tract Packaging Awards" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/02-february/02-25-10/extract-best-packaging-award.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267125110658" alt="Ex Tract Packaging Awards" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />The EX TRACTS award for Best Packaging at the New York International Gift Fair went to Kalologie Skincare.<em> </em></span><span style="font-size: 120%;"><em>packagedesign.com</em></span><span style="font-size: 120%;"><em> </em><strong><a title="EX TRACTS award for Best Packaging" href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/2/25/ex-tracts-packaging-award.html" target="_self">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/news/rss-comments-entry-6835324.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>