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

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Labels

FDA official analyzes current and future food safety efforts

The problem with thinking about how to protect the nation’s food supply is that when you get into it a little bit, it’s pretty frightening.

January 7, 2009

Sustainability

Oxo-biodegradability?

I didn’t even know there was an “oxo-biodegradable PET plastic movement” until a December 3 email notified me of its existence.

January 6, 2009

Flexibles

Gillette shaves material from razor packs

P&G company changes from traditional clamshells to a tear-resistant combination structure.

January 5, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

For cubing, future looks DIM

Given the new carrier rules, your company's approach to determining cube for shipments had better be on the square.

January 4, 2009

Cosmetics/Personal care

Optimize tube filling machines for product and production innovation

“What’s new?” is a question that is consistent across all markets –everyone wants to hear about the latest and the greatest. Innovation brings excitement to consumer and retail segments. Technical people and engineers will say they are not moved by “New!,” but the truth is they are always ready to evaluate the latest technical solutions. Find out what's "new" in this white paper from Norden.

December 14, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Retail cosmetics giant Ulta--lookin' good...

Third quarter sales increased 22.4 percent for Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrances.

December 8, 2008

Dairy

Shanghai to track all major food quality by 2010...

A source-tracing system will be in place by 2010 to ensure food quality in the Chinese city of Shanghai.

December 8, 2008

Flexible packaging

Packaging automation delivers value for tough economy

With the recession ‘official,’ CPGs stand to win more sales and market share in 2009 through packaging innovation and efficiency than comparable investments.

December 8, 2008

Flexibles

Five ideas for sustainable design

There is no one right approach, but our cross-functional experts agree that any attempt requires homework and the need to extend a branding strategy rather than replace it.

December 8, 2008

Contract Packaging

Where there is a downturn, there is opportunity

Where there is a downturn, there is opportunity I am fortunate that occasionally I can catch up on paperwork while working in my office at home.

December 6, 2008

Contract Packaging

Harvesting intellectual capital and maintaining accountability

Consolidation is becoming a fact of life on both the product manufacturer and packager sides in matters relative to the maturing contract packaging industry.

December 5, 2008

Flexibles

CP 08 paints paths to innovation

It takes a planned strategy, Quaker Foods VP says. Conference gives direction to assembling the right team, and where and how contract packaging enters the mix.

December 5, 2008