Features

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 11

01 August 2012

I was back where I have most of my best ideas (in the shower), idly staring at a new Procter & Gamble (P&G) brand shampoo bottle, when I realized...

Printed packaging – not a commodity

30 July 2012

How entrenched I’ve become in the package printing market was highlighted yesterday, when I found myself recording a UK TV ad for Discovery Mexican...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 10.5

27 July 2012

As it’s the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics tonight, I took the opportunity to grab some more photos of the Cadbury mascot chocolates on...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 10

27 July 2012

So today's the day. Seven years in the making, and with billions spent on infrastructure, the 2012 Olympics have arrived in London.   I finally...

Pantone Queen - 60 years of color matching

26 July 2012

Just in time for the Olympics, and in the 60th year of her reign, advertising agency Leo Burnett London, UK print services supplier Precision...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 9.5

24 July 2012

While I’ve not been able to get down to my local supermarket recently, others have noted some excellent examples of themed short-run printed...

Substrates & adhesives

Short-run printed packaging; a supermarket odyssey – part 9

23 July 2012

The London 2012 Olympics are now only a few days away and excitement is building across the UK’s capital, the south-east and the country as a...

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