New Process Uses Ozone to Kill Harmful Bacteria

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Packaging International Reporter on 13/02/2013 - 10:10:00

New Process Uses Ozone to Kill Harmful Bacteria

Scientists in the UK have discovered a way to increase the shelf life of food products by up to 24 hours, without affecting the taste. The product has the potential to work for medical and dental equipment as well.

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Valentine's Roses Go Green with M&S Packaging

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Packaging International Reporter on 13/02/2013 - 06:55:00

Valentine's Roses Go Green with M&S Packaging

Marks and Spencer has for this year's Valentine's Day produced special rose packaging that saves water and cuts transport emissions. The packaging forms an airtight seal around the roses, slowing their respiration rate

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UK Packaging Sector Confident Over Horse Meat Scandal

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Packaging International Reporter on 08/02/2013 - 10:40:00

UK Packaging Sector Confident Over Horse Meat Scandal

The UK packaging sector is remaining confident in the face of the recent horse meat scandal. The events are expected to have a positive impact on the market.

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Paracetamol Packaging Changes Saved Lives

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Packaging International's Lead Reporter on 08/02/2013 - 09:15:00

Paracetamol Packaging Changes Saved Lives

Changes in the way paracetamol products are packaged have been credited with saving hundreds of lives otherwise claimed by drug overdoses, according to a new report

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Have a Break: Scan a KitKat

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Packaging International Reporter on 06/02/2013 - 12:45:00

Have a Break: Scan a KitKat

Nestlé is to make its product packaging interactive, by making it compatible with smartphones. This new feature will enable customers to read nutritional information, as well as information on social and environmental impact

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Deodorant Bottles Shrink but Contain the Same Amount

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Packaging International Reporter on 04/02/2013 - 06:20:00

Deodorant Bottles Shrink but Contain the Same Amount

A new variety of deodorant can has been released, which is half the size of a regular 150ml design, but contains exactly the same amount of fluid. The shrinking of the can is part of a green initiative, intended to save materials during production

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Interactive JuiceBurst Packaging for Smart Phones

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Packaging International Reporter on 31/01/2013 - 05:45:00

Interactive JuiceBurst Packaging for Smart Phones

Purity Soft Drinks have teamed up with Williams Murray Hamm to create an interactive packaging design for their JuiceBurst range where fruit 'explodes' from the bottles.

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12% Growth Fuels Indian Packaging Industry

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Packaging International's Lead Reporter on 23/01/2013 - 09:50:00

12% Growth Fuels Indian Packaging Industry

The Indian Institute of Packaging estimates that, growing 12 per cent annually, the country's packaging industry's turnover will reach $43.7bn over the next three years

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McDonald's Unveil New QR Code Packaging

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Packaging International Reporter on 18/01/2013 - 10:00:00

McDonald's Unveil New QR Code Packaging

McDonald's has unveiled New QR Code Packaging, that once scanned will impart nutritional information, helping customers make more informed decisions about their diet.

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SmartPicture Mobile Packaging Scanning App

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Packaging International Reporter on 18/01/2013 - 07:05:00

SmartPicture Mobile Packaging Scanning App

A new technology has been developed which is providing consumers with, what is being hailed, the 'next generation' of print to mobile packaging.

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