Recently in pharma news, the U.S. Dept. of Justice announced that many dietary supplements are a danger to health; in fact, more than 100 manufacturers make these workout and dietary supplements that are supposedly manufactured using natural plant extracts, while containing synthetic stimulants that can seriously compromise health, according to news reports. Many of these allegedly “natural” supplements contain synthetic …
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 …
Wine Bottle Labeling – It’s About Much More than a Label!
Back in the 80’s and even 90’s, a label on a food or beverage didn’t really mean all that much to consumers. Given the extreme competition between brands today and consumers’ ever growing need to know what is really in the foods and beverages they buy for their families, labels have become top priority in packaging design. If you enjoy …
Is Making Packaging ‘Senior Friendly’ on Your To-Do List?
Many packaging professionals never think about the specific needs of seniors when it comes to packaging, a surprising fact given that in the coming decades, the fastest-growing segment of the population will consist of those over 60. Baby-boomers abound today, and our society is only getting older. What is one of the biggest challenges seniors face when it comes to …
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, …