Bakery/Snack

Kellogg Co. tests space-saving cereal box

It's testing a space-saving box that uses less packaging compared with conventional cereal cartons.

February 28, 2009

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Flexibles

Quick and accurate labeling of pre-formed bags

A video from Exact Packaging takes the viewer through the labeling process for pre-formed bags. Packagers looking for a versatile labeler will appreciate how this video shows key operations and machine construction and precision qualities.

February 19, 2009

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Promotional labeling and insertion: gaining buy-in from Production

New white paper from EPI Exact Packaging explains how Marketing's plans for promotional efforts through in-pack or on-pack labels or promotional pieces can help gain buy-in from an essential group: Production.

February 18, 2009

Sustainability

Lance invests in its future

As an aging fleet of bagging systems is replaced over a three-year period, payback comes through enhanced performance of both combination scales and vf/f/s systems.

February 1, 2009

Bakery/Snack

REACH in a nutshell

The EU’s REACH law imposes four burdens on chemicals makers or importers:

February 1, 2009

Bakery/Snack

Panel-free bottle complements Hispanic-inspired tea line

When Frank Ruvalcaba, company director of Let’s Mongo in Moorpark, CA, launched his natural ready-to-drink tea line, he needed a plastic bottle that was able to handle hot-fill temperatures of 160°F.

February 1, 2009

Sustainability

Procter & Gamble sustainability tips, insights

Tony Burns, associate director, sustainability, for P&G’s Global Package and Device Development (GPDD) group, says the company has learned several important lessons during its corporate sustainability journey.

February 1, 2009

Sustainability

P&G provides leadership in sustainable packaging journey

With more than 300 brands sold all around the world, Procter & Gamble utilizes just about every packaging material available. Tony Burns shares his views on how P&G rises to the sustainable packaging challenge.

February 1, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Small is the new big

A tortilla chip maker invests in new bagging equipment to keep up with the trend in downsized bags.

January 8, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Costco snack pack operations

Costco’s in-house production for tubed snacks relies on three f/f/s units and four pick-and-place robots to produce a 24-count variety pack.

January 7, 2009

Beverage

The new packaging innovation leaders

Can it be? Retailers are beginning to take the lead when it comes to packaging initiatives. In doing so, their private-label brands are giving national brands a run for their money, both literally and figuratively.

January 6, 2009

Bakery/Snack

Pick-and-place robot handles QC on the fly

Integrated vision system gives the Adept Technology Quattro s650H robot the ability to handle and inspect chocolates, cookies, or candies for packaging at speeds two to four times that of a human. ACE Pack-Xpert software permits seamless integration of the robot into the production operations and for changeovers and future formats.

January 5, 2009

Bakery/Snack

Hygenic conveying for snack packaging applications

FlexLink offers line layouts, controls, and handling functions as well as our striking new hygienic conveyor. Based on demands on output and flexibility, different line concepts offer the best solution.

December 14, 2008