Packaging and Converting Intelligence
PCI Spring 2008
Innovation continues apace in the packaging industry, in particular in the field of eco-design. But the battle to improve sustainability is fought on many fronts and looking for suppliers who are willing to work in a collaborative way towards this long-term goal is an issue that is tackled in the current issue of Packaging & Converting Intelligence (PCI).
We speak to the big brand names including, Danone, and Johnson & Johnson to uncover the ingredients that create the potent mix that results in packaging with a punch.
Guessing gameFrom airline parts to pharmaceuticals, brands are under attack from counterfeiters.
Unmask the FakesThe fight against counterfeit drug sales comes up against many obstacles.
Keep PaceBrand development, smart packaging and the crucial need to drive innovation were among the hot topics debated at this year’s...
Print for PackagersDrupa is one of the largest exhibitions within the print and graphic arts industry.
Locked-in InnovationCraig E Densmore, Birds Eye Foods, talks to Barry Mansfield about the company’s ongoing plans to change the way food is...
Folding Cartons and Cartonboard
All Roads Lead to GrowthDemand for cartonboard in the US and Western Europe is relatively static.
Eastern PromiseThe European folding carton market has been slow to follow trends in the US, where the industry has consolidated heavily,...
Quest for PerfectionDanone is fuelling growth in its brands by building a packaging strategy that nurtures bright ideas from inside and outside...
Hats off, latino-styleImproved economic performance and sophisticated consumer demands are driving demand for packaging within Latin America.
Dawn of OpportunityA changing global market means the packaging industry must operate in new ways.
Inks, printing and Labelling
Ride the Wave of InnovationThe packaging industry thrives on improving products to address challenges.
Impact ZoneThe ecological impact of new materials for the packaging sector should be at the heart of the development cycle.
Packaging with PunchThe shelves in any major store are a battleground, where it is harder than ever to win the attention of the customer.
Waste Not Want NotWaste is an unavoidable element of the packaging and product lifecycle.