Dairy

German farmers sell fresh produce in vending machines!

Fresh milk, eggs, butter, cheese, potatoes and sausage are being sold in thirteen German towns and communities—even along hiking trails in Switzerland.

October 14, 2009

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Dairy

Shelf-stable milk in America?

If U.S federal dairy policy was born in the Great Depression, could it be that now is the time to take another look? Why not borrow from Europe’s dairy distribution systems, where shelf-stable packaging plays a central role?

October 14, 2009

Beverage

More than 100 pallets stretched wrapped per hour

Wulftec shows a combo stretch wrapper with rotary arm and turntable capabilities in this video.

October 7, 2009

Controls & machine components

Sensor vision investment can yield rewarding ROI

Saving money and improving efficiency is the goal of discreet vision sensors.

October 6, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Robotic case packing

Robotics assumes an increasingly important role at Hartness International, especially where the bottle being handled is a challenging one.

October 6, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

MSU's medical packaging course offered online

Michigan State University’s venerable Medical Packaging course is presented virtually. It should be a big help to a wide variety of healthcare packaging professionals.

October 5, 2009

Contract Packaging

Retailers' role in package development: More work to do

Do retailers aid innovation? Many survey respondents say yes, but CPG companies are less inclined to agree. Progress will require more collaborative input involving suppliers.

October 5, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Aluminum bottle bound for mainstream beverage use

New hybrid technology makes high-volume ‘bottle-can’ manufacturing less expensive, faster, and more sustainable than existing process, for beverage products such as Eaux Vives’ Eska Water.

October 5, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Coffee producer scores coding efficiencies

Since the installation of new ink-jet printers for coding steel cans and paperboard trays, Massimo Zanetti Beverage has greatly reduced its unplanned downtime.

October 5, 2009

Beverage

Centuries-old wine company embraces automation

Despite having a history that dates back to 1637, Folsom, CA’s Gekkeikan Sake (USA) embraces automated technology to ensure future growth, explains Bill Piper, Gekkeikan’s vice president of production.

October 5, 2009

Containers

New case coders speed changeovers at Nutrilite

Since its inception 75 years ago, Buena Park, CA-based Nutrilite has enjoyed steady growth in demand for its nutritional supplements, foods, and beverages.

October 5, 2009

Labels

Fast-turnaround liqueur labels are both green and tough

Modern Spirits LLC, Monrovia, CA, produces vodka, gin, and liqueurs for restaurants, bars, hotels, and selected retailers.

October 5, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Packaging innovation marks syrup's debut

The closure is user-friendly and the filling system is ultra-clean. Soon, an in-line labeler will maximize shelf impact by neatly aligning neck and body labels.

October 4, 2009