Decades ago, all groceries and other goods were packaged in paper bags or boxes. Over the last few decades, many retailers have gone to plastic bags, something that has raised a few flags over the past several years because of environmental and recycling concerns. Can plastic bags be recycled? According to some news reports, yes. The latest major city in …

Recently Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, headquartered in Mumbai, India, announced that the company had received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration for a generic medication used in the treatment of diabetes. The drug, Metformin Hydrochloride extended release tablets, will likely be launched in the coming weeks in America according to news reports. In a BSE filing, Sun Pharma said …

Today, ‘smart devices’ are big business in a multitude of industries. Recently it was revealed that patients using inhalers, or ‘puffers’ may not be using them properly, which could affect not only the health of patients, but company profits if patients are using the devices incorrectly. As suppliers of pharmaceutical coding and marking solutions, we found this latest revelation very …

In a recent study published in Food Quality and Preference, researchers found that consumers believe the foods they purchase are of higher quality when packaging appears to be eco-friendly. The study had those who participated look at common, everyday foods in regards to whether the packing appeared to be sustainable or non-sustainable. Ultimately, those products packaged in a way that …

Nearly every retailer today knows the importance of creating a positive customer experience. Of course exceptional customer service is important; however, today it’s the entire customer experience that counts. The term “experience” is an umbrella that covers several customer touchpoints, whether the consumer is considering the purchase of a product in-store or online. Recently, Bath & Body Works won the …