Ela FruscioneCoding, Printing & LabelingWhiskey decanter hits EuropeBrown-Forman Beverages Worldwide, Louisville, KY, used a fluted, flint bottle decorated with a white-and-gold applied ceramic label and a gold-plated medal to introduce the third, in its series of seven, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey decanters. This third special decanter commemorates the gold medal that Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey won at the World Exposition in Ghent, Belgium, in 1913. It was introduced to the European market in November 2000.December 31, 2000ContainersDiamond-pattern pail cuts 20% offREPORTING FROM PACK EXPO: Grupo Zapata (Mexico) claims its new plastic pail offers 20% cost reduction and 20% weight reduction when compared to standard pails. Showcased it the booth, the new container features structural diamond-patterned ridges on the sidewalls to provide added strength.October 31, 2000Feeding/inserting/unscramblingPrinted films seal meat traysLeak-proof films, featuring flexo-printed designs, seal both fresh chicken and frozen meat products for two companies at stores nationwide. Pilgrim’s Pride repositions its full line of fresh chicken and Carlson of Albert Lea debuts Crossroad Farms fully cooked frozen meats.September 30, 2000Tamper-evident machinerySmuckers Magic ShakeSmucker’s® Magic Shake™ instant milkshake mix has a new trick up its sleeve. Using a custom flip-top PP closure and fluted PP bottle with mix packets inside, the package provides easy mixing and drinking of the beverage.September 30, 2000BeverageHolo boomerang hits CanadaA custom pattern on an embossed label featuring a holographic boomerang gave Labatt Brewing Co., London, ON, Canada, a flying start when it introduced Boomerang flavored malt liquor to the Canadian market in April.September 30, 2000Blisters/clamshells/skin packagingSnap-packed power displayEveready launched in July the newest category of super-premium batteries, Energizer e 2 in E-SNAP™. The consumer-focused, reclosable carded clamshell package is designed to stand out in retail stores nationwide.September 30, 2000FlexiblesStand-up pouch soarsA resealable, stand-up pouch for 4 lb of frozen chicken wings sold at club stores won the Golden Cylinder award for top-quality gravure printing.September 30, 2000Coding, Printing & LabelingPerrier debuts gulpable waterThe Perrier Group of America introduces its first ever PET water bottle with a 43-mm, wide-mouth opening.September 30, 2000Previous PagePage 4 of 4Top StoriesDairyNew Tillamook Ice Cream Plant Features Packaging Line Built to ScaleWith a two-floor layout and plans for further automation, the Decatur, Ill., facility’s packaging line is built to support production growth ahead.RecyclingPackaging Recycling Professionals Gathered in Person and Remotely for this Year's Packaging Recycling SummitRoboticsThrough the Line: Robotic Cookie Multi-pack Automation SystemPackage DesignKind Leans on Familiar Elements in New Brand DesignSponsor ContentSlurry & Solution Processing System for Accurate Liquid-Solid Blends
