Industries: Page 359

Beverage

Remarkable robotics and more

I had a stimulating run through France this week, and if anything sticks in my mind where packaging is concerned, it’s this: innovation will win the day.

December 11, 2009

Flexibles

Major Hormel brands are lightweighted for substantial materials savings

Product packaging ranging from cartons and glass jars to tubs and corrugated cases slim down in Hormel’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.

December 11, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Robotic handling of bottles sets the bar high

Maximum versatility, minimal operator involvement, gentle handling, high speed, and automated end-of-arm tooling changes are highlights at VCP champagne plant.

December 10, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

SPC releases sustainability metrics

Version 1.0 of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s new Metrics Framework is intended to standardize the measurement of sustainable packaging.

December 9, 2009

Bakery/Snack

Highly reliable case erector video

The Pearson CS25 Case Sealer is an innovative, compact case sealer capable of top sealing a case with either tape or hot melt glue at speeds up to 25 cases per minute.

December 8, 2009

Beverage

New inkjet technology: Principles of operation

An animation of Hitachi inkjet printers illustrates the method employed for precise ink application.

December 8, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Embedding sustainable practices

A leading company that puts sustainable practices at the core of its business strategy is commonly listed on socially responsible investment indices, such as the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index—“DJSI World”.

December 8, 2009

Beverage

Mike's toasts evolution of visual identity

December 8, 2009

Flexible packaging

Global collaboration enables Kraft Foods' culture change

Project-by-project, Kraft Foods’ global business units, with leadership from the company’s corporate sustainability team, are creating a culture where sustainability is a part of every package design.

December 8, 2009

Flexibles

Pump up sales at service station C-stores?

Opportunities seem plentiful at these small marts. The margins exceed those for selling gas, and packaging can play a role in helping move shoppers in and out of the store.

December 8, 2009

Beverage

Slim-Fast drinks recalled

11-oz steel cans of Slim-Fast drinks made by Unilever may be tainted by the micro-organism Bacillus cereus, so Unilever has issued a recall for some 10 million cans distributed in North America.

December 8, 2009

Cartoning

Achieving speed to commercialization: Visual Pak's three-pronged attack

Contract manufacturer and packager touts scale, vertical integration, and personal service to grow while servicing large and small consumer product companies.

December 7, 2009