Flexibles

Jana's cookies fly high!

Although markets have been depressed, Jana’s Classics has automated the packaging of its cookies for airline desserts.

July 31, 2002

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Flexibles

Tube packs tap timely trend

Flexible tube packs match consumers’ requirements for on-the-go-anywhere eating for a new wave of portable foods.

July 31, 2002

Flexibles

Flexibles growth to continue despite 'trying' 2001

Flexible packaging technology and new product introductions will fuel sales of flexible packaging materials, which FPA forecasts to reach $21.2 billion this year.

July 31, 2002

Flexible packaging

Flexible packaging reigns

Flexible packages predominate in this year’s DuPont Awards competition. Innovation in biodegradable packaging and convenience also shine.

July 31, 2002

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Country-of-origin labeling

Proponents of country-of-origin labeling have scored a major hit. The 2002 Farm Bill, signed by President George W. Bush, mandates country-of-origin labeling for meat, produce, fish, and peanuts.

June 30, 2002

Bakery/Snack

Heading North

As some of you know, and others may have noticed, this month marks a bit of a change at Packaging World as Pat Reynolds succeeds me as VP/Editor and I assume a less day-to-day operational role as VP/Executive Editor.

June 30, 2002

Containers

Prototype wrapper's feeder suits Sara Lee

An automated mini-donut sorting and wrapping system improves efficiency at Sara Lee’s Paris, TX, bakery.

June 30, 2002

Bakery/Snack

Steel canmakers show off in Düsseldorf

The 3rd International Steel Packaging Congress, held in Düsseldorf April 25 during interpack 2002, was highlighted by the awarding of Steel Packaging Effectiveness awards.

May 31, 2002

Conveying & accumulation

Golden Flake: Conveying, spicing, weighing of potato chips

Specialized vibrating conveyors from FastBack (via turnkey system supplier Heat & Control) help reduce potato chip breakage through a slow-forward, fast-backward gliding motion.

May 31, 2002

Conveying & accumulation

Golden Flake: New vf/f/s for potato chip bagging

Printed rollstock unwinds from the back of one of Golden Flake's new vf/f/s machines from Heat and Control. After a knife cuts between the seal area, the filled bag discharges at the bottom of the machine.

May 31, 2002

Bakery/Snack

Pipeline: When big isn't big enough

There were a number of developments to report on from interpack 2002, but one of the most worrisome issues might be the importance of company size to success in marketing and selling packaging machinery.

May 31, 2002

Containers

Superior likes caseless shipping

This Ohio dairy manufacturer is rewriting the rules that govern distribution in the dairy industry. Caseless shipping is key. See in-plant video

May 31, 2002

Bakery/Snack

Winn-Dixie leverages its own brand name (sidebar)

A chipper category

May 31, 2002