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>>Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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Unilever Supports New Voluntary Front-of-Package Labeling System
Unilever announced that it is a "likely implementer" of The Smart Choices Program, a voluntary front-of-pack food-labeling system comprised of a diverse coalition of scientists, academicians, health organizations, food and beverage manufacturers and retailers.
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Nation's Largest Pillowmaker Sets Ambitious Zero-Waste Goal
Hollander Home Fashions has announced it will commit to an ambitious zero-waste goal for its manufacturing and packaging by 2010. The nation's largest pillow manufacturer is the first company of its size in the home fashions industry to make such a bold commitment to environmental sustainability, according to Hollander.
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How Plasma coating protects wine in PET bottles
Winemakers are increasingly offering their products in packages other than the traditional glass bottle. Among the choices gaining popularity are PET containers. But what does it take to protect wine in PET?
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Packaging of Honey Toppled the Greek Empire ... Eye on Packaging Blog
Honey has to be the hardest-to-screw-up package anyone can design. Honey looks awesome. And it turns out it has some real medicinal qualities too. But could that have been responsible for the demise of the Greek Empire? Yup. The proof is right here – and it's very scientific indeed.
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Recent news headlines
• Coke Will Put Calorie Information on Front of Packages
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• Nestle Teams With Comic Creators for New Bottled Water Brand
• Futurethink Innovation Tip: Google the Future
• Special Edition Honey Packaging Created for "The Secret Life of Bees"

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