Packaging Articles Archive

Mesirow Financial's Newsletter on Packaging Perspectives

Mesirow Financial's recent newsletter on packaging perspectives provides valuable information on packaging investment, including a feature article by William J. Hornell that details the growth of private equity investment in packaging.
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Article in Food Technology Presents Nanotechnology Case Studies

In the July issue of Food Technology, Aaron Brody presents case studies on nanotechnology relevant to food packaging.
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Article Discusses Value of Design Brief

In the May issue of Shelf Impact, Brian Wagner of PTIS examines how a good brief invites critical thinking earlier from those with packaging savvy, leading to more successful product launches.
Read the Design Brief Article in Shelf Impact [page 4]

Panelists Discuss Future of Corrugated Packaging

Attendees of the recent Fibre Box Association Meeting in Orlando, Florida were able to hear a range of views on the future of corrugated packaging from a panel consisting of industry leaders. Brian Wagner of PTIS moderated the event.

Official Board Markets (available through packaging-online.com) provided coverage of the event in one of their recent issues.
View the article in Official Board Markets [Page 16 of PDF]

Article Examines Survey Data on Buyer-Supplier Relationship

In a recent article entitled "Effective Cost Management Is A Shared Buyer-Supplier Responsibility", data from a survey developed by Contract Packaging magazine and assisted by PTIS and Global Sourcing Solutions (a PTIS affiliate) is examined in light of recent growth of contract packaging.
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PackWorld Article Examines RFID Reluctance

A recent article posted to PackWorld.com examines the reluctance of various industries to integrate RFID technology into their business model. The article draws on survey data and views of industry experts, including Brian Wagner of PTIS.
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Article Continues Coverage of Foodservice Packaging

In the second of a series of 2 articles in "ID Report", Tom O'Connell (Marketing Concepts Inc.) and Mike Richmond (PTIS) continue coverage of packaging's role in the foodservice industry by examining the Packaging Development Process (PDP.)
View the article (2nd in series) on packaging in foodservice.

Article Covers Packaging's Role in Foodservice

In the first in a series of 2 articles in "ID Report", Tom O'Connell (Marketing Concepts Inc.) and Mike Richmond (PTIS) highlight the role of packaging across the foodservice industry. In the current environment, packaging is a key to growth, savings, and opportunities.
View the article (1st in series) on packaging in the foodservice.

New Article in Food Technology

In the June issue of Food Technology, Aaron Brody discusses how packaging innovation can be used as a marketing tool. He also explores new development models of packaging, including the Integrated Value Chain Model.
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New article in Food Technology

In the most recent issue of Food Technology, Aaron Brody previews the overview of the IFT Research Summit on Food Packaging Innovations that will be offered at the IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo.
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Mike Richmond Interviewed in PackWorld Article

Mike Richmond is interviewed by Jim Peters for a PackWorld article and talks about Benchmarking and Best Practices in the Club Store arena.
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Packaging Points: Paperboard Cartons Offer Growth Opportunity

In this article for Dairy Foods, Mike Richmond discusses opportunities for cartons for dairy, including new tools to use to find packaging innovation.
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The Ice Cream Package of the Future: A Conundrum

Dairy Foods, August 2005
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Retailers: Paperboard can help evolve private label

In the August 2005 edition of Shelf Impact! (Tabs 6 & 7), Jim George examines how store brands are going 'uptown' and reaching the store perimeter. Research identifies paperboard as one desirable material for packages to help in this push.
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Maximizing Brand Manager Time at Trade Shows

In the August 2005 edition of Shelf Impact! (Tabs 13 & 14), Brian Wagner of PTIS discusses how brand managers can optimize the value of future packaging trade shows.
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Retailers: Paperboard Can Help Evolve Private Label

Packaging World 2005
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Terry Bedell of PTIS Quoted in Concept to Reality Magazine

"In the past, new packages typically required two to three years from concept to commercialization. Today the design process begins with concepts generated using 3D CAD….Now, it is not uncommon to move from concept to manufacturer in as little as three months - all at a fraction of the cost that was required even a few years ago."
–Terry Bedell, PTIS
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Optimizing Paperboard's Value Equation

From the June 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Contract Packaging: Opportunities & Profit Potential

An in-depth analysis of North America's contract packaging trends, outsourcing strategies, and the companies involved. This study delivers the information to help you benefit from this growing segment of the U.S. packaging industry.
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Packaging Points: A Fresh Perspective on Labels

From the May 2005 issue of Dairy Foods.
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On Paper, a World of Opportunity

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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U.S. Paper Packaging Demand (sidebar)

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Closing the Communications Gap (sidebar)

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Paperboard's Future (sidebar)

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Packaging's Role in Product Development

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Packaging's Role in Product Development (sidebar)

From the April 2005 issue of Packworld.
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Leaders of the Packed

In this article by Kathy Lally for the Washington Post, the packaging work of Bill Armstrong is highlighted. He's a graduate of the Michigan State University School of Packaging -- "It's actually a profession," he says -- and a student of the history and art of wrapping things up and sending them off. "The pioneers put their dishes in the flour barrels of their covered wagons, but by the time they got to Wyoming, they had used the flour up baking bread. There were a lot of broken dishes on the Oregon Trail."
View the article on Bill Armstrong at washingtonpost.com

Does Your Package Work Across the Value Chain - Jim George

From the April 2005 issue of Shelf Impact.
Read on packaging across the value chain at shelfimpact.com

Research: Paperboard exudes potential

In the April 2005 issue of Packaging World Magazine, Jim George points to data that demonstrates the potential that paperboard has in many applications.
View the article on paperboard potential at packworld.com

Tapping Packaging's Full Marketing Potential

From the Feb. 2005 issue of Shelf Impact.
View the article on tapping packaging's potential at packworld.com

A New Approach to Cultured Dairy Packaging

From the Feb. 2005 issue of Dairy Foods
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Club Stores stay 'Hot': Packaging Key to Sales

Club stores are about the only retail channel that CEOs of top packaged goods companies visit," notes Mike Richmond of Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions, a consultancy that works with marketers to improve their club-store packaging. "They don't go to Kroger, and they don't go to Home Depot. But the CEOs do go to Sam's and Costco."
View the article on club stores at Packworld's website

PackExpo 2004 Highlights: Insights and Thoughts

Following are a few highlights of the November 2004 PackExpo in Chicago. PTIS and our valued associates provide customized trade show and conference reports for clients as well.
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Market Research for Package Design

Review and notes on the Market Research for Package Design conference. Conference Organizer: IIRUSA. Supported by: Market Reseach.com, brandchannel.com, CMG and IoPP
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The Future of Packaging: Critical Roadmap

The study identified Global, Regional and National change forces and drivers of change that will impact packaging over the next decade. Over 40 critical changes and technologies were identified that will impact packaging in the future. The program also presented seven scenarios for packaging's future that the sponsors are using to explore challenges and opportunities for their businesses.
Learn more about the 'Future of Packing: Critical Roadmap' study

Innova, Food and Beverage Innovation

This publication showcases food and beverage innovations of late.
View the innova article on packaging trends [PDF]

MEM Devices & "Sticky Prototypes": Consumer Value Answers

Mike Richmond, PTIS, and John Mahaffie, Leading Futurists, discuss the impact of MEM Devices and Sticky Prototypes and the changing packaging development workflow.
Read the paper on MEM Devices and Sticky Prototypes [PDF]

Opportunities in Packaging: Innovation & Savings

Technology allows engineers to study complex packaging structures and to optimize cost and performance. (From Concept to Reality/Fall 2003)
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The Virtuous Path to Success

In the Fall 2003 issue of Launch, the quarterly newsletter of NewProductWorks, Brian Wagner and Mike Richmond principals of PTIS discuss how to break the 'vicious' package development cycle to a 'virtuous' cycle where everyone wins by achieving both top-and bottom-line growth.
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Contribution of Packaging Innovation to Product Value

(This paper was presented at the 2002 WorldPak conference.)
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The real value of packaging

Six ways you can blend technology's role in consumer products with marketplace needs, by Michael Richmond and Brian Wagner, PTIS. (Article published in the September 2001 issue of Food & Drug Packaging.)
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Package Development Cycles

Michael Richmond & Brian Wagner, of PTIS put together an article entitled 'Does Your Package Development Occur in a Virtuous or Vicious Cycle.' (Article published in June 2003 edition of Brand Packaging magazine)
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What Do Customers Want?

By Mark Arzoumanian "In many ways the package and the product have become blurred, with the package playing a vital role in what the consumer thinks about the product," says Brian Hopkins, vice president, packaging, ConAgra Frozen Food Group.
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