Meat/Poultry/Seafood

New technology for pasteurization

The DLG German Agricultural Society (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft) will present a Gold medal to a novel technology for in-pack pasteurization at the upcoming International FoodTec award ceremony.

February 8, 2012

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Flexible packaging

Odom’s takes pride in packaging prowess

A dedicated workforce, along with weigh scale, vf/f/s, case packaging, and cartoning equipment help produce over a 1 million breakfast sandwiches a day.

February 7, 2012

Containers

Airless dispensers for lotions

Faran Cosmetic, maker of Nature Scent skin and personal care products, has selected airless dispensers for its newest line of hand creams and body lotions.

February 7, 2012

Flexibles

Clever combo kit extends Kraft cheese's reach

Convenience, taste, and freshness are the key qualities emphasized in packaging for Kraft Food’s new line of Fresh Take meal solutions in six varieties.

February 7, 2012

Beverage

Brand differentiation more critical than ever

Evidence continues to mount that it is “delight” that defines the consumer relationship with brands in the beverage category.

February 6, 2012

Reusable/Returnable

Conagra pops up a winner

When brand managers and packaging engineers at Conagra saw an opportunity to delight the consumer and differentiate their microwave popcorn brand, they didn’t hesitate.

February 3, 2012

Containers

Rebranded beer

Loddon Brewery of Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a new look for its range of bottled beers.

February 2, 2012

Containers

New thinking for moonshine jug

White lightning strikes again with the introduction of the Original Moonshine clear corn whiskey marketed in a bootlegger-style jug.

February 2, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New CIJ printer enables expansion of Belgian water line

Belgian soft drinks producer EVIDEL installs new continuous ink-jet printer for 100% production uptime, maintenance-free pushbutton operation, and increased output.

February 1, 2012

Beverage

ActivLab works out aluminum can for Fit Drink

Functional food producer ActivLab is marketing its Fit Drink product in Poland in beverage cans from Ball Packaging Europe.

January 30, 2012

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Breakthrough in meat packaging

H.E.B.'s Texas Beef brand capitalizes on a new technology that allows fresh red meat to 'bloom' under vacuum skin-packaging conditions.

January 30, 2012

Plastics/resins

Sweet-pepper glaze in 32-oz PET bottle ideal for club-store use

Move to decanter-style, lightweight PET bottle by Heritage Family Specialty Foods for its sweet-pepper glaze provides entry into club-store market segment.

January 27, 2012

Flexible packaging

Case Study: BJ'S Wholesale Club replaces coffee can with new flexible pack

Citing enhanced flavor preservation and logistical cost savings, BJ's Wholesale Club is replacing its 40 oz canned ground coffee with a new, flexible package designed by Fres-co System USA, Inc.

January 25, 2012