HomeSupplier news: Relocations, expansionsEmpire Bottle Co. (Amherst, NY) has changed its name to Empire/ EMCO.Feb 28th, 1998SustainabilityBacardí Goes All-In on 100% Biodegradable Spirits BottleThe new 100% biodegradable bottle isn't just a prototype or regional rollout. It will replace 80 million plastic bottles–3,000 tons of plastic–currently produced by Bacardi across its portfolio of brands every year.PMMI newsHow-To Guide on Mastering PACK EXPO ConnectsEvery preparation tool attendees need to ensure a successful eventPackage DesignNew Wine Cottle is Wildly ExuberantPioneering low-cal, low-ABV, flavored wine company Fun Wine introduces its Hard Bubbly line in an aluminum bottle with vibrant artwork that pulses with a Miami vibe.SustainabilityBurger King and Tim Hortons to Pilot Reusable Containers Through LoopThe QSRs will be testing a closed-loop program for cups and food containers that will give guests the option to pay a deposit for the professionally sanitized packaging, refunded upon return.Package DesignAluminum Wine Bottle Delivers Rugged LuxuryNew wine products aluminum bottles are geared toward a number of different lifestyles and occasions. Revelshine premium wine is ‘designed to be taken off the beaten path.’Controls & automationCoffee Pod Co-Packer Realizes Perks of ERP SystemBetween limiting downtime, speeding up throughput, and a host of soon-to-be realized improvements via ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software data harvesting, Pod Pack is making the most of its new ERP system.SustainabilityPlant-Based, Reusable Water Bottle is Geared Toward TouristsBottle Up brings collectible, prefilled, reusable bottles to London and Amsterdam, with other major cities soon rolling out, to help reduce the plastic litter left behind by tourists.Package DesignS10 Nanographic Press Reaches NY ConverterDuggal Visual Solutions recently installed a new seven-color Landa S10 Nanographic press in its New York City facility.Flexible packagingAgitator Pouch Shakes Up Precision NutritionPowdered supplement product tailored to individual consumers’ needs comes in a lightweight, portable pouch with a plastic agitator that ‘blends’ the beverage once water is added.PMMI newsThe Countdown to 2020’s Most Comprehensive Virtual Packaging Event is OnSee more technology in less time at PACK EXPO ConnectsCoding, printing & labelingFirst Evolution Press in IrelandIMEC Media became the first converter in Ireland to install an Evolution flexo press, which is built for conventional labels and scalable for flexible film.WorkforceWorkforce Education is Vital to Support Growing Robotics MarketAs the use of industrial robots grows globally, so too does the need for education systems that can provide the right skills necessary to work on robots and intelligent automation systems.HomeCOVID-19 Test Medium Production Ramped Up By 20,000% in Six MonthsViral Transport Media tubes filled with liquid media are used to store and transport nasal swabs for viruses including COVID-19. Sixteen integrated lines were designed, built and installed in 20 weeks to meet demand.HomeAssociations Lining Up to Support PACK EXPO ConnectsIndustry Champions PACK EXPO Connects through Partner Program and Showcase of Packaging InnovationsPackage DesignMondelez Leverages Digital PrintingMondelez International, owner of Cadbury, has launched a new initiative to transform confectionery packaging into customizable experiences for football fans.HomeSchenck Process to Acquire Baker PerkinsThe move will strengthen Schenck’s European capabilities in the food processing and equipment sector, and broaden its product offerings in the Americas.Package DesignTree-Ring Symbol Conveys Winery’s 110-Year HistoryThe concentric circles of an old, weathered stump at Limerick Lane Cellars become the foundation for a new brand story based on the rich history of the land and the people who worked it.Package DesignBaby Food Brand Grows UpBabyblends maker Little Spoon has expanded its product offerings to include supplements/vitamins and a line of plated meals for the younger set in just a few short years, while also selling solely direct-to-consumer.Secondary/end-of-lineEnd-of-line UpgradePearlwater Mineralquellen AG of Switzerland recently enhanced the efficiency of its production line as well as its bottle quality by upgrading its end-of-line palletizer.SustainabilityRecycled Content Mandates: Pros and ConsWhile recycled content mandates could drive significant change, policies enacted to create system efficiencies must consider impacts and opportunities across the entire system
