Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Case taping vastly improved

Interruptions to the packaging process are practically a thing of the past at Kent Quality Foods—and employee morale is way up—since a switch in case taping was made.

August 1, 2016

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Secondary Packaging

Built-in redundancy keeps Clif Bar running smoothly

Two carton-packing lines at Clif Bar’s new Twin Falls, ID, bakery are equipped with robotic equipment that allows for speed, redundancy, and system flexibility.

July 26, 2016

Flexibles

Polished design for candy pouch boosts product sales 500%

Little Bird Curious Confections trades in a cellophane bag with sticker for sophisticated yet fun packaging for its candied jalapeño products to gain entrance to retail venues.

July 24, 2016

Flexibles

Coffee company’s charitable mission emphasized on-pack

With bright, bold colors, the image of hands encircling a cup of coffee, and the social media message #brewchange, packaging for Café+ coffee celebrates the brand’s social mission.

July 23, 2016

Beverage

U.S. Department of Justice clears proposed merger of AB InBev and SABMiller

AB InBev is now focusing on jurisdictions where regulatory clearance is still pending.

July 21, 2016

Containers

Widget can creates foamy, frothy head for nitro beer

Samuel Adams introduces a new nitrogenated beer line under its Nitro Project that uses an aluminum can with integrated widget technology to produce a thick, creamy head and smooth mouthfeel.

July 19, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pharmaceuticals represent the fastest-growing thermoform packaging segment

New report predicts the thermoform packaging market worth to reach US$44.55 billion by 2021.

July 15, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pharmaceuticals Represent the Fastest-Growing Thermoform Packaging Segment

New report predicts the thermoform packaging market worth to reach US$44.55 billion by 2021.

July 15, 2016

Sustainability

Sustainable packaging driving label/release liner growth

Food safety and pharmaceutical compliance are also factors; linerless labels making headway as they reduce cost and waste.

July 12, 2016

Sustainability

Sustainable Packaging Driving Label/Release Liner Growth

Food safety and pharmaceutical compliance are also factors; linerless labels making headway as they reduce cost and waste.

July 12, 2016

Containers

Hummus and chicken launched in snack-size pack

Hummus Plus expands its line to include a 4-oz snack pack made from a bowl-shaped base and domed lid that snap together and hold the hummus and chicken components.

July 12, 2016

Containers

Custom canister makes nut toppings convenient

A petite package with dual-dispensing closure, the Shake & Spoon makes it easy for consumers to top off their favorite foods with sliced, diced, or chopped nuts.

July 11, 2016

Flexibles

Bag graphics bring bold snacks to life

A whimsical illustration of a buck wearing sunglasses sets the stage for Buck Wild’s unique line of flavorful snacks made from real ingredients.

July 10, 2016