Beverage

Making no bones about calcium

FDA wants to make it easier for food and drink packagers to make package health claims for osteoporosis.

July 11, 2007

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

A growing library of packaging white papers

It’s easy to access a library of more than 65 white papers that cover the spectrum of packaging.

July 9, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

'Greening' brings concentrated thoughts

Seven key questions to ask if you are considering packaging source reduction via concentrated reformulations.

July 9, 2007

Beverage

New sealer gets juices flowing

Jus-Made installs a new induction sealer as it enters retail markets.

July 2, 2007

Beverage

Round container semi-automatic labeler

Simply place any cylindrical container into this labeler and it dispenses and applies a label. Works with small and large diameter containers, bottles, jars, even tapered cups.

June 25, 2007

Secondary Packaging

General Mills: packaging equipment must be 'worth it'

At the second annual Packaging Automation Forum sponsored by ELAU and other automation suppliers, packagers zeroed in on the supply chain impact of flexible, standards-based automation technologies on the packing floor. The keynote speaker in particular nailed the topic.

June 18, 2007

Flexibles

Pocket Shot liquor served in a 'flexible flask'

A 50-mL stand-up format gives liquor on-the-go portability—and unbreakable flexibility.

June 18, 2007

Containers

'Cardboard can' for soda?

Sagentia is developing a sustainable, bag-lined 'cardboard can' for soda and beer.

June 14, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Juice company streamlines label operations

On-demand label printing system cuts material costs, saves inventory warehousing space, and slashes label waste.

June 11, 2007

Flexibles

AstraZeneca engineer identifies ways to increase packaging line uptime

Reliability metrics can not only help improve your packaging line efficiency, but also help you justify future improvements, said AstraZeneca’s Jeff Rosen during the March 29 Pharmaceutical Packaging Forum.

June 11, 2007

Contract Packaging

CP 07 focuses on maximizing relationships

Event is Sept. 10-12. High-level speakers to examine contract packaging trends from both the buyer and seller perspectives.

June 11, 2007

Beverage

New look lends flavor to coffee packs

Refreshed bag graphics help Brazilian-based Café Bom Dia Intl. sell its Marques de Paiva-brand bags of coffee at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and HEB stores.

June 11, 2007

Beverage

Vitamin-fortified water in PET fights hangovers

A PET bottle and shrink-sleeve label help start-up company DTK launch a relief drink for “the day after.”

June 11, 2007