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IML makes Herr's new product stand out on shelf.
Labels
New Herr’s snack goes IML
Snack maker Herr’s of Nottingham, PA, has put its most recent creation into an injection-molded polypropylene tub with luxurious in-mold labels for big-time shelf impact.
September 5, 2018

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Cartons and boxes
Collapsible cup suits consumers on the go
This hybrid package, produced on unique converting equipment, has a small footprint in distribution and on shelf, yet its billboard graphic impact is irresistible to consumers.
September 4, 2018
In its collapsed state (left), the GoPack is slender enough to fit easily into brief case or purse. But when popped open (right), the package becomes a squared-off bowl.
Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials
Pre-packed lunches—a busy parent’s dream?
Some observers are calling them next-gen Lunchables, and while there is undoubtedly a similarity in appearance, these preservative-free pre-packed lunches are quite different.
September 4, 2018
Four thermoformed ‘pods’ snap into each paperboard tray.
Recycling
PET for aseptic milk
Huanlejia, well-known as a Chinese producer of food and beverages, recently switched from HDPE to PET bottles for its coconut milk; its main objectives in this change were to reinforce brand image and increase production speed.
August 31, 2018
PET bottles filled aseptically have a one-year shelf life.
Recycling
Vacuum skin-packed salmon
More and more skin packs are showing up on retail shelves around the world these days, as the advantages of this pack format can be pretty compelling.
August 29, 2018
Attractive salmon packs from Denmark's Vega Salmon.
Soups/Condiments/Sauces/Spices/Dips/Dressings
Honey product packaging buzzes with vitality
Wedderspoon’s Manuka Honey brand is expanded with new products and a package redesign that has a bright, inviting look and feel, and is more premium, approachable, and easier to read.
August 27, 2018
Wedderspoon Manuka honey BEFORE the redesign (l.) and AFTER
Bakery/Snack
Redesigned graphics free the beasts on Animals Crackers box
Under pressure from PETA, Mondelēz International’s Nabisco-brand Barnum’s Animals Crackers box ditches the circus boxcar graphics and delivers a more contemporary look.
August 24, 2018
Under pressure from PETA, Mondelēz International’s Nabisco-brand Barnum’s Animals Crackers box ditches the circus boxcar graphics and delivers a more contemporary look.
Secondary Packaging
Icy, sweet treats case-packed at 300 cups/min
Plant producing frozen desserts for J&J Snack Foods takes the sting out of handling cold treat cups for operators, installing a robotic case packer that handles the icy packs with ease.
August 20, 2018
The robot is equipped with a vacuum end-of-arm tool that can pick 24 4-oz cups at one time and transfer them to a shipping case.
Secondary Packaging
Better butter palletizing
California’s largest dairy co-op replaces manual palletizing with four robotic palletizers, each with the ability to handle four different case sizes and two pallet configurations at one time
August 20, 2018
A six-axis robotic palletizer at California Dairies can handle cases of butter up to 50 lb from four packaging lines at one time.
Secondary Packaging
Robot moves the case, not the product, for gentle handling
Co-manufacturer/co-packer invests in robotic case loading for delicate snack foods, where the robot manipulates the case, rather than the package, to eliminate product damage.
August 20, 2018
The HFP (Highly Flexible Packer) Twin case-packing system uses two six-axis robots to move the cases, rather than the products.
Secondary Packaging
RRPs for candy pouches require robotic case packing
A Ferrara Candy packaging center installs two robotic case packers capable of loading its consumer-preferred stand-up pouches in a range of retail-ready packaging configurations.
August 20, 2018
Trolli gummy candy is packaged in stand-up pouches case-packed in the Cabrio Case retail-ready package.
Flexibles
Active lifestyle the focus of new dog supplement packaging
Happy Go Healthy, a dog health supplement product available online, gets a bold, energetic package design meant to connect with pet owners on an emotional level.
August 19, 2018
The Spicefire team created the name, website, e-commerce platform, packaging imagery, and copywriting for the brand.
Containers
Olive oil’s provenance drives bottle redesign
Bertolli Olive Oil bottle gets a facelift that pays homage to its city of origin, Lucca, Italy, with an oval bottle that represents the heart of the city and label graphics that support its history of innovation.
August 13, 2018
The redesign of the Bertolli Olive Oil bottle took 18 months and includes six varieties.
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