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

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Closures

Wine packaging pops a toast to new closures

Some sparkling wines are shedding corks for crown caps and other closures. These changes come on top of the category’s more playful labels and new packaging formats.

January 8, 2010

Closures

Wegmans: Market savvy and co-packing lift private label

Northeast grocer delivers products that resonate with its customers by understanding trends and nurturing effective supply chain relationships.

January 7, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

They're baaack: Consumer group wants food label changed...again

Ah, the food label, the Great Crossroads, the Window into the American Soul, where contemporary issues relating to diet and health are revealed and battled over, a town square where the features the food industry wants to tout and consumers care about are trumpeted or whispered about, with government agencies looking over everyone’s shoulder.

January 7, 2010

Plastics/resins

Belgian brewer believes in PET barrier bottles

Belgian brewer believes in PET barrier bottles Belgium-based Martens Brewery is using stretch blow-molded, barrier-coated PET bottles to package beers in three sizes: 0.5-L, 0.66-L, and 1-L.

January 7, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

S&P companies reporting on sustainability jumps by more than 33%, report shows

Despite 2009’s dismal economy, nearly all S&P 100 companies have begun to provide sustainability information, with many offering performance data, to the public.

January 7, 2010

Beverage

Upscale cues signal premium vodka for Sam's Club's Member's Mark

Premium and ultra-premium brands have been important drivers in the growing vodka category.

January 7, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Labeling revisions take aim against medication errors

The U.S. Pharmacopeia proposes revisions to ferrules and cap overseal labeling.

January 6, 2010

Sustainability

Canadian spring-water company takes the 100% rPET plunge

Following years of R&D, Naya Water becomes the first bottler of still water to employ a 100% recycled PET container.

January 6, 2010

Bakery/Snack

Packer for baked goods

Weighpack’s high-speed packaging solution for lightweight baked goods includes a 14-head Primo weigher and dual VS horizontal baggers.

January 6, 2010

Additives, coatings & inks

Cool CD cover is body heat-activated

The secret surprise to the unassuming package is the use of a nontoxic, thermochromic ink from Chromatic Technologies Inc.

January 6, 2010

Bakery/Snack

Mars customizes via packaging

I love stories about innovative companies whose people are willing to try new things.

January 6, 2010

Containers

Can chic co-exist with the club experience? Target testing it

Retailer taking seven weeks to determine whether the warehouse approach has staying power in its stores, trying packaging sizes unfamiliar within its stores.

January 5, 2010