Bakery/Snack

Compact case packer with servo automation

In this video from A-B-C Packaging, watch this case packer provide high-speed operation with gentle, servo precision.

May 13, 2009

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Sustainability

Industry watch

May 5, 2009

Flexible packaging

2008/2009 AmeriStar winners revealed

The Institute of Packaging Professionals announces the 2008/2009 AmeriStars.

April 5, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Robots cement bagging operations

Sometimes the best 'person' for the job is a robot, especially when the job is hefting 80-lb of cement.

April 4, 2009

Consumer packaged goods

Compact industrial PCs

Nematron’s ePC-Plus Series of Industrial Computers features PCI expansion (two 3/4-length cards), two easily removable hard drives, and a hot swappable, easily removable DVD-R/W drive.

April 4, 2009

Flexibles

Squeezable pouch is perfect for Squish'ems!

A new vitamin-enriched fruit snack from Dole Packaged Foods Canada encourages kids to squeeze and slurp their food.

April 2, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Mechatronic update for proven overwrapper design

Scandia Packaging Machinery specializes in high speed overwrapping systems for pharmaceuticals, media DVDs and CDs, candy, tobacco and more.

March 2, 2009

Sustainability

Antioxidant packaging

With studies showing that saturated fat elevates cholesterol and trans fats cause heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, food manufacturers are looking for new ways to stabilize fatty foods without relying on trans or saturated fats.

March 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Nanotech taken up by Swiss group

Some Swiss folks opined about nanotechnology in packaging in January.

March 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

JAGs, STAR, and Walmart

More bits from EPC Connection, including a CPG panel discussion.

March 1, 2009

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Sweet! Bee at heart of flavored-water branding

One trend that is gaining momentum on shelves around the store is simplicity in on-pack branding and communications.

March 1, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Packagers seek progress through machine standards

From Procter & Gamble to Frito-Lay to the pharmaceutical sector, packagers are pinning their hopes on broader acceptance of common programming structures.

March 1, 2009

Confection/Candy

Toblerone anniversary packs shimmer with foil

Swiss converter uses high-speed foil-stamping equipment for limited-edition packaging that celebrates Toblerone’s 100th anniversary with a burst of fireworks graphics.

February 28, 2009