September 2014

by rick lingle in packaging design on september 2, 2014realworld examples highlight a graphicsheavy, takeawayrich report on beverage packaging winners and losers from affinnova, which shares surprises and advice in this packaging digest exclusive.a report released midsummer by global marketing technology company affinnova revealed that package design dictates winners in the beverage aisle, helping new brands compete against current leaders in sodaalternative categories.

by sharon derbyshire in packaging design on august 21, 2014packaging has become far more than just a container or carrier of a product. in today&rsquos competitive marketplace, cosmetic, personal care, food and other consumer product manufacturers depend on packaging to grab shoppers&rsquo attention and differentiate their brand from others on the shelf.but, beyond the &ldquowow factor,&rdquo modern packaging must also be functional and ergonomic, as consumers have begun to demand more from their bottles, lids, caps and closures.

time &amptemperature indicators from timestrip are the vital ingredient in packaging kits designed for new range of homecooked food parcels, showing loved ones their food has arrived within usda transit temperature guidelines. an america startup business that is set to revolutionize the old fashioned &ldquofood parcel&rdquo has chosen timestrip indicators to provide the intransit temperature monitoring element of their innovative new container kits, to alert recipients to temperature abuse and thus helping to prevent consumption of foods affected by adverse heat exposure.

superlock&reg containers combine an oxygen barrier on all surfaces with a membrane seal to ensure an almost nonexistent oxygen transmission rate. this provides an ambient shelf life of up to 24 months for a wide range of products including ready meals, sauces, soups, fruit desserts, nuts, vegetable spreads, dairy products and pickles. for manufacturers, the packs are suitable for both hot and cold filling, can be retorted for product pasteurisation or sterilisation, are stackable for efficient storage and offer low noise on the filling line.

dow packaging and specialty plastics is introducing a handful of new products and initiatives in argentina this year aimed at recycling and waste reduction, including a standup pouch for liquids made for the first time from 100 percent polyethylene. its new allpolyethylene pouch has been available on the market for solids since may 2013, when printpack inc.

the packaging system consists of a carton tray and band containing a pitcher protected by shrink film.&nbspthis opensided design allows for a significant material waste reduction from the previous packaging while eliminating the threat of damage by letting shoppers look at the actual pitcher without opening the carton.&nbsp the end result is a package that shows off the beautiful pitcher design in a format that easily communicates the size, shape and features of the product.