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Sonoco, a large global packaging and services companies, announced that its retail pointofpurchase display and packaging services business won four awards at the point of purchase advertising international popai 54th annual outstanding marketing at retail achievement oma competition. Popai&39s annual oma competition recognizes the most innovative and effective retail promotions. Approximately 500 entrants from more than 100 companies were adjudicated in 26 industry categories during this year&39s competition, held during globalshop 2012 in las vegas, nev.

Farmers and grocers are thinking outside the box the waxlined box, that is. The produce industry which uses tons of the nonrecyclable paraffincoated cardboard boxes each year to ship fresh fruits and vegetables all over the world is weighing a greener, waxfree option. Thursday, lakeside organic gardens of watsonville shipped a small load of iceberg lettuce to new leaf community market in santa cruz using cardboard boxes lined with a sustainable alternative.

Wigwam socks bring a new packaging lineup that is sure to get consumer&39s attention. The new packaging is not only updated and edgier, but also helps categorize the function and style of each sock. The made in america store prides itself on selling products that are 100 percent u.s.made, even the packaging. Wigwam socks not only proved that u.s.

A new case packer at superpufft snacks, mississauga, on, is having a noteworthy impact on its bagging operation. Superpufft snacks, which has a 160,000sqft stateoftheart plant outside of toronto, produces a variety of snacks under both its own name and store brands for many of north america&39s largest companies, including walmart, aldi and sobeys.

Evergreen packaging announces the launch of choosecartons.com, an interactive website designed to educate and encourage consumers to consider the ecofriendly attributes of packaging in their purchasing decisions. Choosecartons.com raises awareness of the environmental benefits of paper carton packaging and promotes carton recycling.

Specializing in brand and product design, the italian agency reverse innovation has developed the graphic design for the new range of toothpastes signal expert protection by unilever for global market. To communicate in a meaningful manner the properties of the product that is inspired by the action of flossing and mouthwash, has been used a language that refers to scientific research that distinguishes it.

Created exclusively for sephora, the striking kat von d mi vida loca palette is the latest edition to the hugely popular range. The product takes inspiration from the tattoo artist and tv star&39s favorite back tattoo. Featuring eight bold and bright eyeshadows and mini eyeliner, the collection is perfect for this summer&39s neon trend, allowing the user to create a variety of daring looks.

Beer drinkers lucky enough to enjoy pilsner urquell in the czech republic often marvel at the beer&39s unique, complex taste. Now, pilsner urquell enjoyed in the united states will be packaged and shipped to have a taste as fresh and distinct as the beer in the czech republic. Extensive measures, including refrigerated, express shipping and fully enclosed packaging, ensure this is the freshest pilsner urquell ever available in the u.s. "the primary enemies to beer are light, time and heat," said vaclav berka, the pilsner urquell brewmaster.

Global coffee specialist melitta has opted for the sig combibloc packaging system, and is offering its coffee flavored milk drinks in 250 ml carton packs the first time in brazil for these handy little carton packs that are perfect for consumption on the go.