Archive for December, 2006

The Diva’s Picks 12.7.06

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

Rapak Pioneers Bag-in-Box For Beer   
http://www.packagingessentials.com/news.asp?id=2006-11-27-11.03.51.000000
 
Plasmax makes beer last longer
Plastics & Rubber Weekly - Croydon,UK
… The latest developments in PET barrier technology and applications will be examined … to focus exclusively on emerging and potential barrier packaging markets www …
http://www.prw.com/homePBP_NADetail_UP.aspx?ID_Site=818&ID_Article=15562&mode=1&curpage=0
 
intellectual Property - IP Snapshot - Trade Marks, Designs …
Lawfuel (press release) - Wellington,NA,New Zealand
The High Court handed down its decision in this high-profile trade mark infringement case, finding that ‘look-alike’ perfume packaging infringed L’Oreal …
http://lawfuel.com/show-release.asp?ID=9502
 
PaperNuts.com : Packaging For The Environmentally Motivated …
PowerHomeBiz.com (press release) - USA
… 2006 ( Levittown, PA ) — PaperNuts.com is pleased to announce the launch of its broad line of environmentally friendly packaging products featuring PaperNuts … http://www.powerhomebiz.com/News/112006/papernuts-packaging.htm

In Response to My Article 12.7.06

Thursday, December 7th, 2006
McDonald’s Slams FDA’s Proposed Ban of Trans-Fat: CEO Considers Efforts Nothing More than Media Hype—and a Failed PR Stunt  

Although the FDA’s proposal for the limit and eventual ban of trans fat from restaurant offerings has the best of intentions—to curb the U.S.’s obesity epidemic…

“Is Your Packaging Going To The Dogs?”

How Much Is That Dog Dress in the Window? By Stan Cox, AlterNet. This Christmas, America’s pets will be tearing open $5 billion worth of presents, making them luxury consumers in their own right.

“I Hate Packaging”

, . This Christmas, America’s pets will be tearing open $5 billion worth of presents, making them luxury consumers in their own right.

FlexPackCon

Thursday, December 7th, 2006
If you are attending FlexPackCon 2006 December 14 – 16, 2006 Orlando, Florida
I’ll be speaking on the morning of the 16th be sure and say hello.
http://www.4spe.org/conf/flexpack06/

My First Quote with The Washington Post

Thursday, December 7th, 2006
Its official my first quote with the Washington Post
Read Do Not Pry Open Till Christmas
But just as people hit the outlet mall at midnight on Black Friday too materialistic, the always conflicted US consumer feels two ways about packaging, said the
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/29/AR2006112901575.html

You Still Have Until December 15

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

You still have until December 15, 2006 to enter your work in I.D.’s
Annual Design Review.

You won’t want to wait another day; click here to enter the
competition now.
http://fwpubs.sparklist.com/t/2245811/4188676/409/0/
It’s the best way to gain worldwide exposure for your finest work.

You can enter in these 8 categories:

Consumer products
Graphics
Packaging
Furniture
Environments
Equipment
Concepts
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