Recycling

Concentrate products are extending to additional categories

2X liquids are bringing smaller packages to additional categories, with benefits for both consumers and retailers.

January 14, 2010

Industries: Page 361

Beverage

High-pressure processing to extend food shelf life?

One of the consequences of the ongoing consumer trend toward foods that are more healthful is that food manufacturers trying to meet this consumer preference may be shortening some of their products’ shelf lives.

January 13, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Case packer uses a power monitor to minimize energy consumption

A three-axis, side-load case packer receives up-to-the-minute information on energy

January 12, 2010

Beverage

Minute Maid courts new audience with looks, focus on health

The brand’s core shoppers long have been moms. But new flavors, edgier marketing, and a more experiential vibe are widening the appeal to young adults.

January 11, 2010

Tamper-evident machinery

When it comes to food safety, perception is reality

It’s no secret that food safety is a hot-button issue these days.

January 8, 2010

Containers

Aluminum can-packed dog drinks

Judy In November 2009, specialty pet products company Petrol, Inc., Cornelius, NC, introduced a vitamin-enhanced hydrating drink for dogs.

January 8, 2010

Protective/transport packaging

PUR pack extends cheesecake company's reach

Cold-chain packaging using custom-molded polyurethane foam cushions protects Jubilations’ gourmet cheesecakes over long distances, cuts shipping costs.

January 8, 2010

Labels

Shrink labels deliver flexibility for small-batch vodkas

Etched, clear-glass bottles are a staple in the vodka aisle, but other approaches to design are beginning to creep into the category.

January 8, 2010

Cartons and boxes

Minute Maid design embraces the artful composition of fruit

Look elsewhere around the store for inspiration. That’s one way for brand marketers to bring a fresh look to their categories.

January 8, 2010

Sustainability

Packaging is key to club-store success

The unique environment of the wholesale club store demands that packaging be retail-ready, eye-catching, innovative, and environmentally friendly to secure product sales.

January 8, 2010

Sustainability

Contract-packed tattoo moisturizer tubes offer multiple benefits

Tattoo lotion specialist After Inked® adopts consumer-convenient, easy-open/reclose packaging that enables material source reduction and enhanced graphics, while shortening lead times and reducing inventory requirements.

January 8, 2010

Additives, coatings & inks

Featured discussions

January 8, 2010

Bakery/Snack

Form-pack-seal system answers the need for faster changeover and lower cost

The WFPS 1252 case former/packing/case sealing system shown in the video, makes use of Wexxar's patented Pin & Dome case opening technology and accepts both left-hand oriented and right-hand oriented cases, so one machine can do the work of two. It also provides a tool-free changeover in less than five minutes — improving flexibility and increasing through-put.

January 8, 2010