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There are More to Packaging Labels Than What Meets the Eye
From toothpaste to tube socks, almost everything we purchase comes in a package. But rarely do we think about the origins of packaging and packaging labels, where they come from, and why they are used for particular products. The packaging industry in the United States is huge–approximately $7 billion in revenue is generated annually. And…
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Labeling Food Products Could be a Matter of Life or Death
On any container, the label is what makes the sale. Of course, the taste of an Oreo or Twinkie speaks for itself, but there is certainly something to be said about the familiar colors and text. Companies spend thousands of dollars creating high quality images on roll-fed labels, pressure sensitive labels, and heat shrink sleeves…