Flexible packaging

Weigher/bagger facilitates new packaging launch

Pet food company installs versatile system to handle stand-up, zipper-close pouches in various sizes.

June 8, 2011

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Sustainability

PepsiCo elaborates on new green PET bottle technology

Denise Lefebvre, director of Advanced Research – Beverage Packaging, for PepsiCo reveals additional details on the announcement of a 100% plant-based PET bottle expected to pilot in 2012.

June 7, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Online forum on sustainability and design

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers has announced that it will host a global online Packaging Exchange focused on addressing sustainable packaging issues and package design considerations to improve sustainability and reduce waste.

June 7, 2011

Beverage

Alan Traylor joins MOCON as head of food safety business unit

Alan Traylor has joined MOCON, Inc. as the company’s new business manager of food safety products.

June 6, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Tom Schneider elected WPO president

During its first board meeting of 2011 at Interpack in Dusseldorf, Germany, the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) unanimously elected Thomas L. Schneider, CPP, as WPO's new President for 2012-2014.

June 6, 2011

Flexibles

CCL Industries announces organization change

CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in the development of labeling solutions and specialty packaging for the consumer products and healthcare industries, announced today that Gaston Tano, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has tendered his resignation to accept a new position, in a similar capacity, at a consumer products company in the private sector and will be leaving CCL at the beginning of August following the release of the Company's second quarter earnings.

June 6, 2011

Confection/Candy

Nestlé's acquisition signals a deeper dive into the healthcare sector

Swiss company’s purchase of Prometheus Laboratories could be a sign of changing times for medical foods, pharmaceuticals, and personalized healthcare.

June 3, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Induction sealing requires coordination

There are too many variables to keep a lid on, unless all parties are kept in the loop.

June 1, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Frito-Lay facility receives LEED Gold existing building certification

PepsiCo’s Modesto, CA, snack plant becomes the first food manufacturing plant in the state to achieve LEED Gold certification for an existing building.

June 1, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Cartoning/casing equipment cuts operating costs

ePoultry packager improves operating efficiencies, while slashing labor requirements and reaping rapid ROI.

May 31, 2011

Flexibles

Malt-O-Meal launches 'Bag The Box' campaign

Cereal maker, with five product families in flexible packaging, uses new Web site to encourage consumers to switch to cereal brands that ‘Bag The Box.’

May 31, 2011

Sustainability

Danone first to switch to PLA for yogurt cup in Germany

Moving from polystyrene to PLA, Danone will improve the packaging carbon footprint for its Activia brand by 25% and will use 43% less fossil resources.

May 27, 2011

Sustainability

PepsiCo rolls out recyclable and compostable foodservice cups

Five new options include fully recyclable clear plastic cups, compostable paper cups and wax cups made with plant-based materials.

May 26, 2011