Who likes lists? This issue of packagePRINTING inBOX is full of lists to help you create better packaging for your customers. Want to know the top five ways to make products stand out? Check out the Forbes article from Elmwood, a brand design consultancy. What are the key questions manufacturers should ask when sourcing packaging for their medical devices? The answers are below. And what are the top sustainability mistakes packagers make today, as well as some solutions to make packages more recyclable? Read on to find out! We know you love learning, so we bring you news of a master class taking place at Labelexpo Americas 2014 in Chicago next month, along with a host of other pertinent packaging stories to keep you on top of today's trends!
Issues
packagePRINTING August 2014 Edition
Readers of packagePRINTING inBOX will recall that the U.S. FDA is giving food nutrition labels their first makeover in 20 years. It will mean substantial redesigns for many packages. On the heels of this announcement, Canada is also wants the information on packaging to be easier to understand. Two other hot topics around packaging and labels are sustainability and a new way of getting the contents out of packages. On the sustainability front, we're sharing Tetra Pak's white paper on a call for industry commitment to renewability. For dessert, this week's menu includes a story about one chocolatier that brings environmentally friendly standards to every aspect of business: from its ingredients, to its packaging and even to its charitable donations. Bon appetit!
Technology and innovation continue to push the packaging industry forward with changes that bring new capabilities. This week, take a look at how new developments in 3D printing have direct applications for package production. Check out Flint Group's new EkoCure UV LED Whites. Then see see what BDT, Fuji Dimatix, and Phoseon will be bringing to the table at Pack Expo in Chicago. Then there are questions: Will we see a ban on BPA? What is happening when food tastes like its packaging? And, what is your business worth? Finally, be on the lookout for August’s packagePRINTING print edition and keep an eye on www.packageprinting.com for a full recap of the 2014 Excellence Awards. The winners of this year’s competition showed just how high the bar is being set for packaging excellence.
Surprise! packagePRINTING inBOX will now be hitting your email on Tuesdays to help keep you up to date with the latest packaging news, like this week's story about AeroClay. This freeze-dried mixture containing clay and polymer could be the next product to make a splash in the world of sustainable packaging. In addition, we highlight Flint Group's 10th annual Narrow Web Print Awards—there's still time to submit your entries by August 15th. Finally, we also share a few stories of companies that recently installed new equipment, such as G3 Enterprises and Precision Press. Happy Tuesday!
This week we start by taking a look at what some industry leaders are doing. Wilson Manufacturing started as a small, custom manufacturing company and now serves customers in 27 countries around the globe. And this year, the flexographic industry pioneer and creator of machine-sharpened rotary dies celebrates its 35th year in business. We’re also taking a look at an upcoming Expanded Gamut printing seminar from Nilpeter, the advantages of in-mold labels, and a study by the Food Packaging Forum that found some potentially hazardous material in food packaging. And, there’s some good news from us at packagePRINTING. There are just three more days until the next packagePRINTING inBOX! Starting on July 15, inBOX will be delivered every Tuesday. See you soon!
packagePRINTING July 2014 Edition
Think twice before tossing that “expired” food item into the trash. This week, we’re taking a look at expiration dates on food packages and a movement to make them clearer to the consumer, all in an attempt to reduce waste. We’re also looking at the increased demand for retail-ready packaging. On the beverage front, the green Coke labels that have appeared in Argentina and Chile get set to debut in Great Britain and a “smart” vodka bottle lets you know when your spirit has reached the perfect temperature. Please note that packagePRINTING inBOX will not be delivered on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Enjoy the holiday!
Summer, amazingly enough for those of us in much of the United States, starts tomorrow. So, are you looking for a cool, refreshing drink? This week, we hear about biodegradable juice boxes and a craft brewery that uses wooden labels. And if you're heading to Japan for your summer vacation don't forget to get your KitKats for the train—they're not just a snack, they're also your ticket to ride. Our Editor-in-Chief Noel Ward has a recap of EskoWorld 2014 where he heard a lot about digital workflows exclusively for packaging. And last but not least: you only have one more week to enter the packagePRINTING Excellence Awards. Let's see what you've got!
