Filling/capping, dry

Recovering from a tsunami

This Japanese fish processor wasted no time in rebuilding and equipping its facilities after suffering the devastation of Japan’s 2011 tsunami.

February 2, 2017

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Containers

Lemon beer, freshly packed for Heineken Croatia

In spring 2016, Heineken Croatia brought to its creative agency Bruketa&Zinic OM the job of creating a bottle label and a direct B2B marketing piece to showcase a limited-edition offering of its Karlovacko beer brand scheduled for launch in summer 2016.

February 2, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Semi-automatic print-and-apply labeler

PACK EXPO 2016: Weber has integrated an Epson ink-jet printer with a semi-automatic label applicator that is especially suitable for craft brewers.

February 1, 2017

Plastics/resins

First-of-its-kind plastic retort can hits retail shelves

Canned vegetable and fruit producer McCall Farms becomes the first to use a clear, plastic retort can for a line of slow-cooked vegetables, adding excitement to a stagnant category.

January 31, 2017

Operational Excellence

Cold chain market worth $271.30 billion by 2022

Technological advancements in refrigerated storage and transport, consumer demand for perishable foods driving market.

January 31, 2017

Flexibles

Graphics for new snack bar leverage juicing category cues

A new, five-ingredient, nutrient-dense snack bar from KIND uses hand-drawn type, vibrant natural colors, and soft textures that are true to the lead product’s ingredients.

January 29, 2017

Sustainability

New aseptic carton from Tetra Pak is first to win Vinçotte certification

The Belgium-based accreditation agency is known for assessing the renewable content of packaging products.

January 27, 2017

Plastics/resins

Dropping water weight

A complete line approach recognizes the roles that lightweight and safe packaging, quality equipment, line design and smart automation play in meeting the challenges of the bottled water market.

January 27, 2017

Packaging line integration

The Power of the Entire Supply Chain Under One Roof

ProFood Tech Registrants Gain Complementary Access to ProMat and Automate Expos

January 25, 2017

Sustainability

P&G unveils first recyclable shampoo bottle made with ‘beach plastic’

Beginning this summer, P&G will offer its Head & Shoulders shampoo in a limited-edition recyclable bottle made in part from material collected from plastic waste found on beaches.

January 19, 2017

Flexibles

Drop-in bioplastic for pet-food bag

A Canadian provider of organic and non-GMO cat and dog foods extends its commitment to accountability to its packaging, with flexible bags made from bioplastic for a new product line.

January 12, 2017

Labels

The buzz on new animated vermouth labels

Spanish winery releases three vermouth varieties with labels that use kinesiograms to create the effect of movement, including a heart-eating Pac-Man, a leaping dolphin, and a flying bee.

January 10, 2017

Labels

Shrink labels are works of art

Canadian craft brewer Collective Arts of Hamilton, Ontario, delivers its craft beverages in artful cans adorned by the work of emerging artists from around the world.

January 9, 2017