Judy RiceSecondary PackagingFrozen entrée producer installs high-efficiency casing equipmentCompetitively priced, small-footprint system fits nicely into the budget and floor space at Inovata Foods.November 2, 2008RecyclingBone health in a juice bottleIn July 2008, Cincinnati-based Elations Co., began national rollout of its line of juice-based dietary supplement drinks in 8-oz Heat-Tek® PET bottles from Ball Corp. (www.ball.com).November 2, 2008DairySwiss milk gets graphically-enhanced gabletopsMilchzentrale Bad Ragaz is banking on cartons that offer higher-profile positioning.November 2, 2008Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Rotary hot-air bag sealers elevate operating efficienciesContract packer installs four units to accommodate high-speed, high-production demands of major paper products manufacturer.October 4, 2008Secondary PackagingMint-condition packagingThe United States Mint upgrades cartoning and casing operations for collectible, lens-packed proof coins.October 3, 2008ClosuresPET-packed beer gets longer lifeBarrier packaging guarantees German brew a shelf life of six months.October 2, 2008ClosuresNew canister packaging for beef jerkyIn late Summer 2008, Oberto Sausage Co., Kent, WA, introduced its 30-counts of prewrapped Oh Boy!October 2, 2008FlexiblesWine debuts in barrier-coated PET bottlesIn March 2008, Artisan Wine Co., British Columbia, introduced to Canadian markets its Painted Turtle brand Semillion/Chardonnay and Cabernet/Shiraz wines in 750-mL silicon oxide-coated PET bottles from Ball Corp. (www.ball.com).October 2, 2008Recycling3-L PET jugs with auto-attached PP handlesLanger Juice Co., Inc., City of Industry, CA, is marketing juices in 3-L, hot-filled PET jugs specially developed by Plastic Engineering Technologies (407/808-9825 or 909/390-1323), Ontario, CA.October 2, 2008HomeCo-packers, new dosing systems get AriZona beverages to marketBased in Lake Success, NY, AriZona Beverage Co. contracts packaging facilities globally for the high-volume production of its extensive line of canned and bottled beverages, from iced teas and juices to sports drinks, flavored waters, and coffees.September 9, 2008Previous PagePage 23 of 38Next PageTop StoriesSustainable PackagingAldi Adopts ‘World’s First’ Aluminum-free Full Barrier Aseptic CartonsAldi adopts SIG’s Terra Alu-free carton packs for its Rio d’oro juice line, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 29% with the world’s first aluminum-free full-barrier aseptic carton made from over 80% paper.Package DesignAbsolut Vodka Adds Glow Effect for Festival-Themed BottlesPMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Donates $100,000 to Michigan State’s School of PackagingRecyclingThrough the Line: Recyclable Aluminum Coffee PodSponsor ContentSlurry & Solution Processing System for Accurate Liquid-Solid Blends
