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India poised for "revolution" in food packaging

Advanced packaging technologies, and a shift to using packaging as a branding tool, will drive growth through 2015, says Datamonitor report.

January 14, 2010

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Private-label packaging-- a 'flight to value'

It’s not just the recession that’s causing the current spike in private-label sales. Retailers are growing increasingly sophisticated about positioning own-brand items.

January 8, 2010

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Checkweigher delivers healthy packaging results

Used primarily for dietary supplement multipacks, a new checkweigher helps PA-based contract packer Quality Packaging Specialists meet quality demands with accuracy and at high line speeds.

January 8, 2010

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Switch from banding to bagging triples towel packaging speeds

Machine controller keeps track of towel counts, collects stats, and takes pressure off packaging operators.

January 7, 2010

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Date coding assurance system

TNA’s intelli-scan® inspects and confirms date coding on high speed VFFS packs, and is featured on tna’s robag® vertical form/fill/seal (VFFS) packaging system.

January 6, 2010

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Liquid Planet drinks in benefits of compostable tea packaging

Organic tea company launches its full-leaf tea sachets in film overwraps made from renewable materials.

January 6, 2010

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Sales heating up with microwave packaging

Freedonia report says this packaging format will enjoy healthy gains over the next four years. Its convenience benefits and related new technologies attract busy consumers.

December 18, 2009

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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

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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