European snack in peelable can October 10, 2008 A healthy snack marketed in Western Europe is packaged in metal cans with peelable lids from the European subsidiary of Crown Holdings. Read More
German spices in sleek jar October 2, 2008 Spices marketed in Germany and Austria are packaged in containers with a sleek, modern design and ease-of-use features. Read More
Wow, your soup coulda been a V8 October 2, 2008 Campbell Soup Co. has launched a brand extension of its V8 vegetable juice: single-strength soup packaged in aseptic cartons. Read More
Tray speeds lasagna heating October 1, 2008 A tray for Wal-Mart house brand frozen lasagna that cuts microwave cooking time in half has won an award from the Institute of Packaging Professionals. Read More
Bag steams potatoes before mashing October 1, 2008 The Ore-Ida unit of Heinz has come up with a significant advance on the steam-in-bag concept.Read More
Caps releases powder into water October 1, 2008 A new “functional beverage” has vitamin supplements and other ingredients stored in its cap, ready to be released upon consumption.Read More
M&M's goes upscale, and so does package October 1, 2008 A new, extra-fancy version of M&M’s comes in an extra-fancy package. Read More
Ritz box dispenses wrapped stacks Pan Demetrakakes September 1, 2008 Kraft Foods has come out with new packaging for Ritz crackers that allows single-serve packs to be dispensed from a stand-up paperboard container. Read More
Hershey gives promo the gas Pan Demetrakakes September 1, 2008 In a sign of the times, The Hershey Co. is using wrappers for two of its candy bars as a vehicle for a sweepstakes that gives away gasoline.Read More
Italian cheese in individual wedges Pan Demetrakakes September 1, 2008 An Italian cheese company is distributing single-serve wedges of premium cheese for the American market. Read More