Flexibles

Inverted Pouch for BBQ Sauce a First for the Category

Responding to a survey on consumers’ pain points around BBQ sauce, Uncle Dougie’s introduces a new line of Organics in the STANDCAP pouch, eliminating messy closures and product waste.

October 15, 2019

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Closures

McCormick & Co goes color coded on spice closures

McCormick & Company, a global leader in spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorings, has launched a new bi-textured and bi-colored closure solution, called Eurojar, for the European food market.

August 22, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Robotic Depalletizing Increases Line Uptime from 54% to 80% at Campbell Soup

Replacing a low-level depalletizer with a robotic one for loading glass jars onto an alfredo sauce line results in significant line uptime and reduced labor costs at Campbell Soup.

August 14, 2019

Recycling

Fresh Ramen's clear container differentiates from polystyrene predecessors

A transparent, artfully shaped thermoformed polypropylene container shows off fresh, never-frozen ingredients, communicating that this isn't the ramen you remember from the college dorms.

July 31, 2019

Soups/Condiments/Sauces/Spices/Dips/Dressings

Sugar producer installs its own digital press

Most observers of the digital print for packaging scene would agree that the later the printing is done in the supply chain, the easier it is for brand owners to deliver on whatever customization or personalization initiative they are trying to execute.

July 31, 2019

Labels

Barrier by way of IML

Scarpetta sauces take advantage of an in-mold label (IML) that includes in its makeup a layer of EVOH for barrier purposes, thus permitting the firm to merchandise its sauces at room temperature.

June 14, 2019

Containers

Morton Salt Package Gets Sleek, Ergonomic New Design

The first major redesign in more than a decade, new packaging for Morton Salt capitalizes on the brand’s equity while offering a modern and ergonomic new shape.

June 2, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Compartmented soup cup brings big benefits

Norwegian soup maker does away with 2-kg bulk bag format in favor of a single-serve cup that includes a snap-on container filled with fresh ingredients by in-store operators.

April 1, 2019

Containers

Date nectar and syrup now in travel-size and squeezable bottles

Middle Eastern-inspired natural sweetener now available in two lightweight packaging formats, one for use on-the-go and the other for dispensing convenience.

March 30, 2019

Recycling

Knorr selects glass for ambient soup line in Europe

Venerable brand takes package design cues from the chilled juice category to bring differentiation and tout the brand’s natural wholesomeness—without losing brand recognition.

February 28, 2019

Flexibles

Spouted pouch comes to syrup category

Eugene, OR-based NuNaturals has launched a new line of sugar-free Pourable Syrups made with NuStevia, the high-quality stevia extract/blend offered exclusively by NuNaturals. These stevia-sweetened alternatives, says NuNaturals, are sweet and satisfying but don’t come with sugar and added calories.

February 8, 2019

Containers

Metal detector ensures safer, healthier high-protein spreads

After a Shark Tank appearance sends its sales skyrocketing, high-protein spread startup Nuts ‘N More installs a metal detector conveyor system to ensure product safety.

February 2, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

McCormick: Not just doing well, but doing good

Michael Okoroafor, VP, Global Sustainability & Packaging Innovation for McCormick & Co., shares insights on the company’s goals and strategies around reducing the carbon footprint of its packaging.

January 30, 2019