Jim ButschliBag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Data acquisition successes: Pinpointing bagging inefficienciesOur editors scoured the industry for success stories—both big and little—on our quest for successful data acquisition and analysis implementations.August 31, 2003BeverageFoodservice firm makes its caseMark-Lynn Foods employs 29 case coders at its Bremen, GA, facility. The networked machines improve reliability and lessen labor costs.August 31, 2003ClosuresCoca-Cola launches aluminum 'bullet' bottleCoca-Cola introduced last December two 12-oz Powerade noncarbonated products, Psych and Raize, in heavy-walled, brushed-aluminum bottles from Exal.August 31, 2003ContainersP&G switches to plastics for FolgersCalling it a revolutionary new package for coffee, Cincinnati, OH-based Procter & Gamble introduced the AromaSeal high-density polyethylene container as a replacement for the venerable three-piece steel can for the brand’s top-selling 39-oz size.August 31, 2003FlexiblesNew looks, new pouchesLooking to build on the success of its previous flexible packaging, Chicken of the Sea Intl. introduced in May a new 3-oz single-serve pouch for Albacore Tuna, Light Tuna, and Pink Salmon. In June, the San Diego company launched four varieties of 5-oz Tuna Salad Kit Singles. It also redesigned its famous Mermaid icon and improved the quality of its tuna.August 31, 2003Beverage'Liberty' can flies for FolgersAs America celebrated its birthday this summer, Procter & Gamble launched a limited-edition "Liberty Collector’s Can" that holds 39 oz of ground coffee. The can is just now phasing out of the market.July 31, 2003Flexible packagingPouched onions prosper under high-pressure waterA system that uses high-pressure water to kill food pathogens helped Winsoms of Walla Walla launch 8-oz and 2 1/2-lb resealable pouches of refrigerated, chopped onions to the Pacific Northwest this month, with nationwide distribution expected by next year.July 31, 2003FlexiblesLabels propel Crush promotionSpecially labeled soft drink bottles are playing an integral role in an Internet-based promotional contest for Canadian consumers of Crush carbonated soft drinks marketed by Cadbury Beverages Canada.July 31, 2003ContainersSnyder snacks on efficiencyNew vf/f/s machines replace outdated equipment, adding speed while reducing costs for labor, replacement parts, and product giveaway.See in-plant videoJuly 31, 2003Cosmetics/Personal careRobot reaches jar line in Puerto RicoAutomated system saves labor costs at Alcan Packaging by conveying skin-care jars from four molding machines to a four-axis robot that deftly palletizes them.July 31, 2003Previous PagePage 166 of 192Next Page
