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Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 8

17 July 2012

There’s no “Big Shop” happening as it’s a busy week in the Pittman household, so it seems like an ideal time to take a look back at some of the...

Interactive technology

Versatility in printing and coding of pharmaceutical products

16 July 2012

Octapharma is using Atlantic Zeiser’s Omega inkjet digital printing system to code up to 50 different folding carton formats

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 7

16 July 2012

We didn't do a "Big Shop" this weekend as it was my mum's 65th birthday party, but there were a few little shops that proved useful in my "study" of...

Brand owners & design

Packaging hoax might point the way

12 July 2012

Social media channels were buzzing on Monday thanks to a YouTube video purporting to announce Coca-Cola’s launch of a biodegradable plastic bag to...

Substrates & adhesives

Alufoil blister packs: 50 years of service

11 July 2012

The European Aluminium Foil Association celebrates the 50th anniversary of aluminum foil blister packaging

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 6.5

09 July 2012

My hunt for short-run printed packaging as seen in supermarkets this summer has become a multimedia affair after I spotted this advert for Haribo...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 6

09 July 2012

What is notable is the number of products on the shelf that mimic the themed packaging they are in this summer.   Thorntons had its Union Flag...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 5.5

02 July 2012

One of the added benefits to my unscientific, non-technical look into the world of short-run printed packaging as seen by consumers on store shelves...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 5

02 July 2012

Some quantifiable signs of change, the kind I’m looking for in my unscientific “study” of short-run printed packaging, are starting to be seen...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 4.5

28 June 2012

David Beckham’s omission from the Team GB Olympic football squad, as reported today, will no doubt be a big blow for brands looking to capitalize...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 4

26 June 2012

After one week of my “study” into the ever-changing world of packaging in UK supermarkets this summer, it's clear there's a big push on taking...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 3

25 June 2012

With 10 minutes to spare in Marks and Spencer (M&S) at the weekend, it was easy to find some patriotic packaging on the shelves.   M&S is a...