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Nestlé replaces CPET with paperboard for Stouffer's trays

A change from plastic to paperboard trays for family-size Stouffer’s entrées, as well as other packaging changes, yields a material savings for Nestle of nearly 3,000 tons annually.

December 16, 2009

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Major Hormel brands are lightweighted for substantial materials savings

Product packaging ranging from cartons and glass jars to tubs and corrugated cases slim down in Hormel’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.

December 11, 2009

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Robotic loader offers fast, pre-programmed changeovers

The RTL-MX from Pearson Packaging Systems uses a highly reliable multi-axis articulated arm robot to gently pick up your product and accurately place it into shipping containers.

December 8, 2009

Flexible packaging

Global collaboration enables Kraft Foods' culture change

Project-by-project, Kraft Foods’ global business units, with leadership from the company’s corporate sustainability team, are creating a culture where sustainability is a part of every package design.

December 8, 2009

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Pump up sales at service station C-stores?

Opportunities seem plentiful at these small marts. The margins exceed those for selling gas, and packaging can play a role in helping move shoppers in and out of the store.

December 8, 2009

Sustainability

Healthcare packaging: Forecast 2010

An optimistic job outlook, Rx-to-OTC switches, and upbeat packaging sales predictions offer a beacon of hope for healthcare product packagers.

December 7, 2009

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Automation advances

Paul Sperling, technical systems manager at Cincinnati-based Kroger, talks about advances in automation and controls integration.

December 7, 2009

Flow wrapping

Horizontal zipper packaging protects left-over tortillas

Honeytop Specialty Foods, Whitby, UK, has introduced resealable film packaging for its tortilla wraps, sold under the brand name of a leading UK retailer.

December 7, 2009

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Coca-Cola gets it, how about you?

Among the more noteworthy trends in packaged goods manufacturing over the past few years has been the push to give packaging a seat at the table.

December 7, 2009

Flexible packaging

Value and health drive new food and beverage packaging

A depressed economy and consumers' increasing concerns about personal, as well as environmental, health and wellness drive food and beverage packaging innovations.

December 6, 2009

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A fiber-based food pack first

Finnish food marketer introduces a new kind of tray that permits unusual shapes and functionalities.

December 6, 2009

Contract packaging

Companies

December 5, 2009

Flexible packaging

Cloud Packaging adds mid-speed expertise with purchase of Toll Packaging

Acquisition made in part to respond to current market demands for shorter packaging runs.

December 4, 2009