Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

‘Quality Conscious’ Canning

This Portland, Maine, brewery decided to “dip our toes in the can market” by installing a small filler/seamer. It quickly became clear that a 300 cans/minute line was going to be required.

March 25, 2020

Industries: Page 105

Operational Excellence

Global Pet Food Market Surpassed $94.6 billion in 2019

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, “Trends and Drivers Impacting The Pet Food Industry,” reveals North America is the top market for pet food, with an annual growth rate of 4.5% in the next five years.

March 24, 2020

Plastics/resins

Premium, Single-Origin Instant Coffee is Totally Tubular

Boston area-based specialty coffee roaster introduces an instant coffee product produced using a new freeze-drying process and packaged in a PP tube that provides a nine-month shelf life.

March 24, 2020

Operational Excellence

All Roads Lead to Delay in the Time of COVID-19

Land, sea or air – the supply chain is being hard hit by shortages, delays, rising costs and lack of workers due to the coronavirus.

March 24, 2020

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Revolution Brewing is All In On Cans

Though glass bottles were once a part of the mix at this well-known Chicago craft brewer, recently it’s been all about aluminum cans in multiple sizes.

March 20, 2020

Beverage

FDA Issues Temporary COVID-19 Policy for Receiving Facilities and FSVP Importers

FDA

New temporary policy for meeting FSMA Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements

March 18, 2020

Beverage

USDA Ensures Food Safety during COVID-19 Outbreak

Is ensuring the safety and timely delivery of the U.S. food supply while protecting the health of USDA employees during the COVID-19 national emergency

March 18, 2020

Operational Excellence

Despite Confusion Over CBD, Sales Projected to Grow

The source and legality of CBD products can cause confusion to consumers, but product sales are expected to reach $20 billion in the US by 2024.

March 17, 2020

PMMI News

Record breaking PACK EXPO East 2020 Exceeds Industry Expectations

More expansive show floor welcomes record-shattering 7,100 attendees

March 6, 2020

Beverage

PepsiCo Buying Rockstar

Company expanding presence in growing energy category, adding to its energy portfolio that includes Mountain Dew’s Kickstart, GameFuel, and AMP

March 10, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Milwaukee Brewers, S.C. Johnson, Model Circular Economy

By both reducing waste and educating the public about the possibility of a circular economy, this brand and baseball partnership sends a hopeful message.

March 9, 2020

Sustainability

Danone Reaches Sustainability Milestone

Company announces “Zero Waste to Landfill” achievement at Minster, Ohio plant, now the second Danone North America zero waste facility

March 9, 2020

Flexibles

Compatibilizer Makes Pouch Recycle-Ready

Winner of a Gold Award for Packaging Excellence plus a Silver Award for Sustainability and another Silver for Technical Innovation in the annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition was a standup pouch for pet food treats.

March 5, 2020