In This Issue...
5-Hour Energy Strengthens Grip on Shot Market
Brand Owners Saying Yes to Digital Print
Shrinkable PS Films to Revolutionize Bag Market
Scent Boosters Launch in MCC Shrink Sleeves
Alcohol Next for Health, Ingredients Labeling
Shrink Sleeves Offer Late-Stage Differentiation
Surviving a New Era of FDA Enforcement
The Soap That Floats - Ivory Brand Redesign
Industry Briefs

5-Hour Energy Strengthens Grip on Shots Market

Originally from BeverageDaily.com

 

 

 

5-hour Energy's grip on the US energy shot market has tightened further in the past year, with the brand now accounting for nine out of every $10 spent in the burgeoning category.

 

Brand Owners Saying Yes to Digital Print

Originally from PackagingWorld.com

InfoTrends recently completed research about brand owners and their opinions regarding the printing of packaging and labels. Many of these findings point to a stronger role for digital printing, not just by color digital presses but by wide format and other printers used for prototyping and very short runs.   

 

Shrinkable PS Films to Revolutionize Bag Market

Originally from FoodProductionDaily.com

 

The patent-pending product - developed together with dairy and meat industry players - is called Avery Dennison Shrink PS, and the packaging and labeling specialist said it had engineered the labels to survive the vacuum-shrink process. The multinational firm's new labels are applied to shrinkable bags off-line or in-line, prior to filling and vacuum sealing. 

Scent Boosters Launch In MCC Shrink Sleeves
Downy Unstopables Launch in MCC Shrink Sleeves
In creating the new "Scent Boosters" market; Downy and Gain have grabbed shoppers attention with an innovative product and strong shelf appeal.

Alcohol Next for Health, Ingredients Labeling?

Originally from BeverageDaily.com

Consumer groups have urged the Australian government to make alcohol health warning labels on liquor beverages mandatory to help reduce the harm caused by alcohol. 

 

Shrink Sleeves Offer Late-Stage Differentiation

Originally from MCCLabel.com

 

 

 

 Replacing pre-decorated cans with a high-quality shrink sleeve let Colgate Palmolive avoid costly unfilled inventory and provided a 360-degree canvas to display a beautiful design. The package re-birth is taking the Latin American Hair Care market to new heights.

 

Surviving a New Era of FDA Enforcement

Originally from PackagingWorld.com

 Since 2009, FDA's increased power and budget have led to more seizures, injunctions, Warning Letters, and recall events, with penalties enforced to discourage future offenses. More inspections and public enforcement actions-even YouTube videos-are part of the new strategy the agency hopes will ultimately help safeguard consumers of healthcare-focused products.

 

 The Soap that Floats - Ivory Brand Redesign

Originally from PackagingDigest.com
 

Targeting the modern mom who is incredibly complex yet driven by simplicity, the new campaign highlights the value and simplicity of Ivory, focusing on giving busy moms and families a product that delivers what they are looking for. 

Industry Briefs

 

Tyson Foods Donates 20,000lbs to L.A. Cause

 

WTO Rules Against Country of Origin Labels 

 

Top 20 Beauty Care Companies Recap 

 

Sonoco Unveils Plans for New Ohio-Based Plant

 

Cargill Creates Turkey Safety Panel 

 

SABMiller Volume Rise from Emerging Markets

 

Multi-Color

In the News

 

MCC Acquires York Label Group

 

MCC Takes Home 23 TLMI Awards

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Sustainability Quick Links

 

EPR Rejected in Massachusetts

 

Labeling for Package Recovery Pilot Announced 

 

BioFuel Maker Claims Waste PET Bottles

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