It’s 2015, and along with the new year will likely come the evolution of food labeling regulations by both the FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service) and the FDA. While there have been improvements in labeling in past years, 2015 promises to bring finalization of some of the regulation and labeling standard alterations set forth in 2014 and prior years, …
REA JET To Attend AMM Steel Tube And Pipe Conference
January 2015 is already upon us, and March is just weeks away! This year, REA JET is proud to be attending the AMM (American Metal Market) 8th Steel Tube and Pipe conference. As a supplier of reliable coding and marking technologies for steel tubes, steel profiles, aluminum plates, seamless steel pipes, construction profiles and other steel/metal components, we thought it …
Packaging Design – Packaging Makeover Proves Looks Matter
Recently, four hand wash products manufactured by Seventh Generation underwent a packaging design makeover. The products, Lavender Flower, Grapefruit, Purely Clean, and Free & Clean, are those consumers typically place on a bathroom vanity or kitchen counter, so appearance matters for consumers. The new bottles doubled Seventh Generation’s sales nearly overnight. In fact, CMO Joey Bergstein said that the company …
Labeling News: Latex Products To Require Updated Labels
In recent years, it has become apparent that in the U.S., latex allergies are a serious and growing problem. In fact, there are approximately three million people in our country who are sensitive to the latex found in natural rubber. In recent labeling news, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has adopted new product labeling requirements regarding latex used in …
Does Bread Packaging Need A Shake-up? It Could Be Better
According to CPS International director of packaging management, Andrew Streeter, bread packaging could use a shake-up. When you think about it, when was the last time bread packaging changed? For as long as we can remember, sliced bread has been packaged the same old way – in plastic bags with a twist tie, for the most part. Bread manufacturers understandably …