Lisa McTigue Pierce

How well do you know and trust your packaging material suppliers? It might be time to reassess what you think you know.

Why aren’t we seeing more instant savings on-pack?

Our 2009 Plants of the Year recipients take on-demand package manufacturing and smooth synchronization to a whole new level.

Everyone seems to be seeking that nebulous goal of extending shelf life-even for foods and beverages that enjoy quick turns or have limited distribution. The cost/benefit balances out when

Here’s some worthy advice from a consortium of researchers who urge companies to plan beyond today’s crisis.

While the wireless sensor technology mentioned in the press release below describes applications for consumers, I see potential for use in food and beverage manufacturing plants as a way to remotely monitor packaging machinery for preventive maintenance.

Companies are dusting off their recession strategies and suiting up for a serious and prolonged downturn.

Proactively, here are a few things you can do:

"Reduction in weight so far has not resulted in a reduction of communication surface to the consumers." -Jean-Yves Latour, Dannon

The new year always sparks predictions and resolutions. Did you make any? Here are some of mine:

Cell phones. PDAs. Bluetooth. Wireless communication continues to advance in our personal lives and in the business world. Acceptance in packaging departments has been spotty at best, though. Perhaps you would use more wireless technology if you could clearly see the benefits.

Well…take a look at these production and marketing ideas: