Molded fiber tray with PET lamination is impervious to moisture.
Package Case Study
| November 1, 2011

Mushroom Sauté in molded fiber tray

To-Jo Mushrooms has developed a new Traditional Mushroom Sauté that offers a fresh product with superior flavor and quick and easy preparation.
Package Case Study
| June 29, 2011

Chicken chunks use head-turning spin-concept label

Private-label is leading in innovation again
SHAPELY DESIGN. Safeway Foods has brought a distinctive shape to the table in the new design for its ice cream containers. Custo
Package Case Study
| November 28, 2010

Safeway brings a custom package shape to private-label--with cost savings

Are store brands on the cusp of bringing a new dimension to store shelves? Structural innovation largely has been the domain of national brands.
Machine Case Study
| February 1, 2009

Automation completes speedy cup-packaging line

 Huhtamaki-America meets the challenge of its plant’s increased foodservice cup-forming capabilities by automating its case-packing and palletizing operations.
Package Case Study
| October 2, 2008

New canister packaging for beef jerky

In late Summer 2008, Oberto Sausage Co., Kent, WA, introduced its 30-counts of prewrapped Oh Boy!
Package Case Study
| May 31, 2008

Bottle's sidewall made of film

A 300-mL bottle made largely of flexible film has a carbon footprint 50% less than the PET bottle it replaces for Belgium's WCUP.
Package Case Study
| June 30, 2006

High-style ice cream cone packaging

This spring, Lucerne, Switzerland-based Emmi Schweiz AG launched a premium line of praline-topped ice creams in crispy almond wafer cones. Creative packaging, developed in conjunction with Huhtamaki (www.huhtamaki.com), was integral to the product introduction.
Package Case Study
| August 31, 2004

Indian haircare products add appeal (sidebar)

Two products for the haircare market in India together won a Silver Award for The Paper Products, Ltd., Thane, India, a member of Huhtamaki Group.
Package Case Study
| August 31, 2004

Cups from corn quench thirsts here and abroad

What do Alken-Maes Breweries in Belgium, Tipperary Natural Mineral Water in Ireland, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado, and the National Mall in Washington have in common?
Machine Case Study
| January 31, 2004

Packagers embrace renewable resources

Cornstarch, polylactic acid, and limestone are among the renewable resources used by Cadbury Schweppes for thermoformed candy trays, Biorigin for fresh pasta containers, and Wild Oats for a variety of deli containers.
A new molded pulp tray is now used for serving food aboard flights of Finnair. The trays are being recycled as part of a pilot p
Package Case Study
| June 30, 2003

Finnair flies toward recycling goal

Shifting to a molded pulp tray for foodservice, Finland’s airline expands recycling of inflight packaging, thanks to special process.
Package Case Study
| October 31, 2002

Trayed entrées bring blessings

Mary Ellen’s Blessings At Home cartoned frozen meals literally make an inspired entry into the family-sized entrée category.
Package Case Study
| August 31, 2002

Shaped pack launches Blue Bell's ice cream line

In recent years, dairies have turned to different container shapes to market their ice cream.
Package Case Study
| December 31, 2001

Marks & Spencer 'bites' on lined container

In October, renowned U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer launched QuickBite foods in an “insulated” package that keeps food hot without burning consumer hands as they eat the food directly from the container.
Package Case Study
| April 30, 2001

Heinz speeds oval container to market

Heinz Pet Snacks’ new Savory Bites dog snacks, packed in a tall oval container, epitomize the company’s new speed-to-market initiative.