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Russian juice bottle goes glam 6/1/2008
With the juice market in Russia showing yearly growth of 10 percent and climbing, small juice producers strive to vie with the top three producers in a very competitive environment. The assortment of juices produced and sold in Russia is rather limited and mostly consists of apple, pineapple, orange, tomato and grape varieties. More
Resin builds options Linda Casey, Associate Editor - 06/01/2008
Newly available at southern California Whole Foods Markets, Y Water vitamin-fortified bottled waters are designed for small hands, growing bodies and inquisitive minds. Everything from the messaging included with the symmetrical 9-oz bottles to their shape, dimensions and reuse functions are designed for children.
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FTC workshop re-examines 'Green Guides' 06/01/2008
Much of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Green Guide workshop in April was spent on topics like the prevalence of unsubstantiated and vague claims of general environmental benefit, such as “earth friendly.” However, there were several new terms and issues raised that reflect the desire to communicate in an increasingly environmentally conscientious and global marketplace.
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Wine bottle 06/01/2008
The Tall Hock 750-mL glass wine bottle joins the co.'s stock line of packaging. The co. says that the bottle is available in cobalt blue with a cork finish and describes it as perfect for a variety of wine and Champagne applications. Seven other stock bottles are available in different colors and sizes, as well as unique configurations.
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Square PET bottles 06/01/2008
Aimed specifically at olive oil applications are two square, high-clarity PET bottles in 500- and 1,000-mL (16.9- and 33.8-oz) sizes. The smaller has a 3¾-in.-H recess for adhesive labeling and a 32-g weight; the larger a 4.48-in. recess and weighs 45 g. Both have a 32-mm, Bericap neck finish and are injection stretch/blow-molded in a 2-stage process.
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Resealable can keeps water fresh, cool 06/01/2008
Marketed as an eco-friendly alternative to water bottled in plastic, Aqua Planet is a line of vitamin-enhanced waters packed in aluminum cans. The first Aqua Planet product, which recently rolled onto Northern California store shelves, is a blueberry-pomegranate flavor sold in resealable 24-oz Cap Cans™ and 16-oz cans and 12-oz Sleek™ cans.
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Bottle is ‘dripping’ with polish 06/01/2008
E.l.f. (which stands for eyes, lips, face) is a cosmetics brand recognized for quality at the incredibly affordable price of $1 per item. E.l.f.’s line of 18 shades is digits apart from the rest, with an innovative rectangular glass “color-drip” bottle that oozes both fun color and excitement.
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Glass packaging that dazzles 06/01/2008
Winners of the Glass Packaging Institute's (www.gpi.org [GPI]) 2008 Clear Choice awards demonstrate the latest developments in glass technology, style, form and functionality, sustainability and salesworthy graphics. Announced May 5 during the Food Marketing Institute Show in Las Vegas, the 12 consumer product goods winners were recognized for achievements in expanding the frontiers of glass p...
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Laser coders The LINX SL01 and SL301 offer respectively 10- and 30-w power options, to allow customers to choose the system that best suits their own production line requirements. The laser coders' ranges for lenses and beam delivery options mean they can be maneuvered into tight spaces, the co. says.