Remember the time, not so long ago, when consumer´s expectations were detected through exhaustive research and brand owners reacted only after a very long time and very long tests of new technologies? We all know how the world has changed, became extremely fast and consumers simply do not forgive another delay in fulfilling their expectations. [...]
Australia- Toy packaging companies in Australia have recently come under fire from Greenpeace lobbyists for reportedly using packaging made from rainforest timber for some of their popular toy lines. Earlier this year Greenpeace staged a protest outside international toy giant Mattel’s Melbourne headquarters, in line with similar protests in the US, where it adopted a [...]
Australia – The innovative structural design of a two-litre chilled juice bottle has secured Australian packaging design company Outerspace Design a top spot at the Australian International Design Awards. The awards scheme is not packaging specific, but rewards companies across a range of industries that differentiate their products and services through design. The bottle, originally [...]
Australia – High-end carton printing and converting specialist, Colorpak, is a finalist in the 2011 Australian Packaging Awards in the Confoil Brand Design category for its design and printing of a functional but highly appealing tissue box. SCA Hygiene Australasia needed a pack design for a new line extension of tissues under its Sorbent brand [...]
U.S. – Automation continues to be the big trend among packaging machinery manufactures. In the next edition of PackExpo Las Vegas two companies, references in their areas, are launching systems that promise: reduction of downtime, flexibility in operation and consequently increase in production. Pack 301 LD (long Dwell) from Bosch Packaging Technology is a good example. The [...]
U.S. – The Fineprint Chicago wanted some innovative t-shirt packaging to display in retail locations and possibly use for shipping. Since the company designs mainly Chicago-inspired graphics, designer Laurent Varlet decided to make a Chicago-style pizza box packaging. One of the main challenges was the screen print on the flat corrugated cardboard box. Besides offering [...]
U.S. – Continuing its tradition of green packaging, Nooka has just introduced a new glue-less custom paper box that requires minimal material, minimal labor and is 100% recyclable. The new packaging is being used to ship the Zub 40 line of watches as part of the brand´s fall 2011 collection. Nooka is a New York [...]
U.S. – 12 Signs wine is the first brand to pair astrology with wine. The products are handcrafted to match the personality of each zodiac sign and the labels were created by Anchalee Chambundadongse. “We believe that each wine should tell a story and what could be a better story than one about you, the [...]
Canada – With the challenge of communicating the “sparkle” feature, while simultaneously preserving the carefully crafted Thomas Haas brand, Cameron Snelgar was responsible for the project of the new packages of Chocolate Sparkle Cookies. The package for the home bake set of six Chocolate Sparkle Cookies came first. Wrapped in Thomas’ signature ribbon branding and [...]
Australia – The Australian government’s bid to pass a bill legislating plain packaging for cigarettes by January 2012 has met with protest from big tobacco companies and from the packaging industry. Cigarette manufacturers and companies in their supply chain stand to lose a great deal if the bill is passed, not only in this market [...]
U.S. – Last June, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new approach to safety and quality of imported products of all kinds. According to FDA commissioner, Margaret A. Hamburg, “global production of FDA-regulated products has exploded over the past 10 years and the U.S. now imports many finished products and also many materials and [...]
Australia – In Australia, case-ready meat often has to travel long distances in the cold chain before reaching its retail destination. Given consumer preference for purchasing meat that is red in colour, as this is linked with perceived freshness of the product, retailers have been looking for a way to extend shelf life while maintaining [...]
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