Protective/transport packaging

Dell eliminates use of 18.2 million pounds of packaging since 2008

Reductions result from the company’s ‘three Cs’ packaging strategy: the cube, the content, and the curbside recyclability of its packaging materials.

August 26, 2010

Beverage: Page 148

Sustainability

Groovy beverage bottle builds green credibility, reduces weight 15%

If LIV Organic's all-natural sports drink is "like Gatorade without the garbage," as its Web site advertises, then its new bottle is like a premium, 16.9-oz PET container without the weight, and with less cost.

August 24, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Snacking trends signal packaging opportunities?

Food channel releases Top 10 Snack Trend Report

August 23, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video explains how all-electronic print-and-apply labeler saves money

This video shows the operation of the FoxJet Spec.e labeler and describes the engineering behind the all-electric technology. The system's benefits are plentiful, but most notable are the diminished operating costs. By eliminating the need for shop air, you could cut your energy expenses by better than half.

August 22, 2010

Dairy

Kroger to boost private-label presence in beauty aisles

The retailer has beefed up its overall store-brand selection 25% during the past two years, and now it sees health and beauty as underserved by private-label.

August 18, 2010

Beverage

Reduced-plastic bag serves up new Fresh Express salad line

New salad line from Chiquita meets consumers’ growing desire for artisanal products, while reduced-plastic bags are also good for the greens.

August 17, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Report: 94% of Americans concerned about eco-effects of beverage purchases

New report pinpoints how beverage purchases and consumption are being influenced by consumers’ concerns about the environment.

August 10, 2010

Containers

Retort lines launch latte business

New retort lines for milk-based beverages allow processed cheese and dip co-manufacturer/packer Berner Food to build up off-season business and double output.

August 8, 2010

Dairy

'Crisp bread' requires robots' delicate touch

At Wasabröd’s factory in the small hamlet of Filipstad, Sweden, handling fragile crisp bread is no easy task for a company that works hard to retain its dominant position in the industry.

August 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola and global specs

Sally Potter, senior manager in Global Quality at The Coca-Cola Co., talks about End-to-End Packaging and a new global spec system.

August 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

GPP releases global framework measurement system for sustainability

Fifty-two indicators, encompassing the environmental, economic, and social pillars of sustainability, are identified and defined, along with supporting metrics.

August 7, 2010

Beverage

Lift & dump container dumper

Material Transfer’s lift & dump container discharger provides quick and efficient discharge of materials into elevated hoppers or processing equipment.

August 7, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry watch

August 7, 2010