Controls & Machine Components

ERP solution keeps cheesemaker lean

Züger, a Swiss supplier of mozzarella and other cream cheese specialities, began using an end-to-end software solution from industry IT and software company CSB-System to keep processing and packaging at its factory as lean as possible.

July 9, 2018

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Plastics/resins

Snapple switches to PET, but keeps the shape, cap and 'pop'

A new PET bottle with metal closure — a U.S. first for beverages — replaces Snapple’s glass package, keeping the satisfying snap of the cap when it opens as well as other iconic features.

July 9, 2018

Plastics/resins

Dairy products advancing rigid plastic food container demand

Growth for rigid plastic container demand will be driven by characteristics such as light weight, low cost, crush and shatter resistance, and design flexibility and graphics capabilities.

July 6, 2018

Labels

Limited-edition label scores a home run

Beam Suntory works with promotional product development company to create a limited-edition label for Effen Vodka that celebrates the spirits maker’s partnership with the Chicago Cubs.

June 30, 2018

Labels

Premium metallic label distinguishes craft brew bottle

Greenville, S.C. brewery Birds Fly South Ale Project introduced a distinctive metallic label.

June 27, 2018

Containers

Hyper-local packaging campaign takes aim at Brooklyn

Perrier carbonated mineral water is rolling out a hyper-local, targeted packaging campaign focused on a single New York neighborhood.

June 26, 2018

Sustainability

Beverage is Plant-Based, Inside and Out

So Delicious Dairy Free’s new crafted Organic Almondmilk beverage uses a custom bottle with clean lines made from a bio-based resin that aligns with its core values of sustainability and simplicity.

June 26, 2018

Sustainability

Cool sustainable packaging for e-commerce frozen treat

New Dream Pops superfood frozen treats are packed in recyclable cold chain packaging with compostable insulation for their journey to consumers’ doorsteps.

June 24, 2018

Converting equipment

New PET line for blow/fill

USHydrations recently acquired a complete PET line for bottled water in their company's headquarters plant in Pittston, PA.

June 20, 2018

Cartons and boxes

Redesign introduces U.K. consumers to exotic frozen treat

A new brand identity and packaging for Little Moons premium gelato mochi ice cream educates consumers on the unique treat, bringing to life the delicious range of ingredients and flavors.

June 17, 2018

Containers

Digitally printed PET for World Cup bottles

The Martens brewery in Belgium is making good use of direct-to-shape digital printing to get specially designed bottles on the shelves for the soccer World Cup.

June 13, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Seen at EXPO PACK Mexico 2018: Corrugated inserts for source reduction

Source reduction is one of the most common themes overheard at EXPO PACK México 2018 as so-called "Eco Projects" become more and more common.

June 6, 2018

Beverage

Coca-Cola Canada's new production facility brings dairy innovation to Canada

Fairlife ultrafiltered milk to be launched in Canada by the end of 2018 and will be the first international market for fairlife products.

June 6, 2018