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What packaging will consumers pay more for?
Shoppers are shifting their packaging preferences from "more convenient" to "less wasteful."

by Mona Doyle

Packaged produce gets clean bill of health
Convenience, safety, variety and quality help distinguish packaged fresh produce from bulk offerings.

by Pan Demetrakakes

Making the 'case' for intelligent design
Rising petroleum and commodities prices often mean using less packaging material, which in turn demands more flexibility and accuracy in case packing systems.

by Randy Hofbauer

Cans innovate, fend off food safety concerns
Linings containing BPA are drawing unwelcome attention, but metal containers continue to make strides in both design and function.

by Pan Demetrakakes

Track-and-Trace is not COOL: It's hot!
When CNN's Lou Dobbs rails against an issue, he gets a lot of attention. But awareness alone isn't enough to solve our problems. We need action.

by Lisa McTigue Pierce

Food packages keep shrinking
"Downsizing" of food products is continuing apace with mainstream food processors like Frito-Lay, Kellogg and Nestlé joining or continuing the practice.

by Pan Demetrakakes


 • What packaging will consumers pay more for?
 • Selfish, ignore-the-pack ideas brew packaged success
 • Making the 'case' for intelligent design
 • Packaged produce gets clean bill of health
 • Food packages keep shrinking
 • 'Local' tops 'organic' in consumer studies
 • Judge rejects anti-HFCS suit
UK milk comes in plastic bags
British food retailer Sainsbury's recently rolled out milk in flexible plastic bags, meant to be used with a specially designed pitcher.

by Pan Demetrakakes

Coke goes contour for 2-liter PET
Coca-Cola has rolled out 2-liter polyethylene terephthalate (PET) versions of Coke Classic and other brands that call to mind the classic contours of its glass bottles.

by Pan Demetrakakes

ConAgra dip in microwaveable container
A new dip from ConAgra Foods comes in a plastic cup with shrink label.

by Pan Demetrakakes

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