Versatility can be a key component in many forms of business. For beverage manufacturers, developing products that are not only refreshing but also functional is not an uncommon practice; however, versatility doesn’t end with the finished product; it also can extend to its packaging — even its secondary packaging.

In the days since the first can of beer was sold in 1935, aluminum cans have grown in popularity and evolved into a sustainable packaging choice for beverage-makers.

 When the fairy godmother in Walt Disney’s version of “Cinderella” dressed the maiden for the ball, she made sure that everything fit perfectly — including that ever-important glass slipper.  

 Quick-response (QR) codes might be a key way for brands to attract or retain customers, according to a new ScanLife study.  

According to the Carton Council, Vernon Hills, Ill., the number of households that have the ability to recycle cartons has increased 128 percent in three years.

 The results are in! Evergreen Packaging announced the winner of its Project Carton contest for students at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.  

 A new company based in Las Vegas is giving recycled bottles, barrels and pallets a new life.  

“Innovation” is a word used often across numerous markets, but what does it mean in the beverage industry? 

 For beverage labels, the retail shelf might feel like being in the hot seat on an episode of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.”  

Launched in 2003 in Shanghai, Labelexpo Asia replaced the label converting event in Singapore.

Now in its 32nd year, the biennial fair is widely regarded as the label industry's flagship event and is again supported by FINAT.

On more than 1.1 million square feet with 1,966 world-class exhibitors — the most in Pack Expo history — 2012 proved to be an enormous success and the largest Pack Expo International since 2006.

Taking place in conjunction with the first two days of drinktec, PETnology Europe showcases innovative materials, new technologies and machine designs combined with sustainable, economically viable packaging solutions within the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) value chain.

This 10th anniversary event will feature more than 140 exhibitors showcasing some of the world's most creative packaging solutions using bags; bottles; boxes and cartons; caps; collars; cosmetic accessories; decoration and finishes; design; dispensers, pumps, sprayers and valves; jars and containers; labels; point-of-purchase displays; raw materials; ribbons; and more.

Celebrating the most innovative packaging, Luxe Pack Shanghai continues to identify cutting edge trends that drive the packaging industry.

The Global Pouch Forum is the largest conference focused on pouch formats in packaging and their growth prospects worldwide, attracting an audience of more than 400 attendees that continues to swell each year. The event is the key gathering place for top packaging professionals involved in every aspect of pouch production and the corresponding film, closures, materials, equipment and services needed for this fast-growing packaging segment.

Fast becoming one of the premier packaging conferences in North America, the Food Packaging Technologies Summit enters its third year in 2013 as a major event for those involved in the development, marketing and processing of food packaging and the many issues involved in that large market sector.

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. As our planet buckles under the weight of continued population growth and corresponding demands on natural resources, we must balance supply and demand in responsible and sustainable ways.