Because we’re in the industrial coding and marking industry, we work intimately with the packaging industry to provide the latest coding solutions for ever-changing packaging needs. Recently in packaging news, Illinois-based Earth Friendly Products decided it was time to rebrand its cleaning lines under the ECOS label, working with global brand agency MetaDesign in its efforts. Earth Friendly Products realized …
Best Before Dates and Foods Safe to Eat After This Date
As providers of industrial coding and marking solutions, we know that many consumers in the U.S., UK, and other areas take those best before dates as the gospel. In fact, many people throw foods out after these dates, and considering that wasted food is a huge problem in many countries, the UK has an interesting take on these dates. According …
FTC Will Not Pursue Action Regarding ‘Made in USA’ Labeling
Recently, retail giant Walmart avoided action by the FTC regarding its ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ labeling after the company agreed to remove the logos from its e-commerce website, according to a recent article at Fortune. This past summer, a watchdog group claimed to have found more than 100 examples of products on Walmart’s website that were labeled ‘Made in the …
Photochromic Ink Technology Invented for Flexible Packaging
Last month, Printpack, a packaging converter for various markets including dairy, cheese, snacks, and beverages based in Atlanta, debuted its new photochromic ink technology at Pack Expo 2015 in Las Vegas. Essentially, the ink is visible only when exposed to sunlight, and “hidden” within standard graphics on flexible film packaging. The technology is a first in the flexible packaging industry, …
REA JET to Attend Best of Food and Beverage Packaging
REA JET is excited to announce we will be in attendance at the 2015 Best of Food and Beverage Packaging show in Oak Brook, IL on October 28th & 29th, located at The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus. We’ll be in great company with dozens of other attendees including DuPont Packaging Graphics, Georgia-Pacific, Nestle USA, Ready Pac Food, Tricor-Braun, and …