Bakery/Snack

Hygenic conveying for snack packaging applications

FlexLink offers line layouts, controls, and handling functions as well as our striking new hygienic conveyor. Based on demands on output and flexibility, different line concepts offer the best solution.

December 14, 2008

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Cosmetics/Personal care

Retail cosmetics giant Ulta--lookin' good...

Third quarter sales increased 22.4 percent for Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrances.

December 8, 2008

Dairy

Shanghai to track all major food quality by 2010...

A source-tracing system will be in place by 2010 to ensure food quality in the Chinese city of Shanghai.

December 8, 2008

Flexible packaging

Packaging automation delivers value for tough economy

With the recession ‘official,’ CPGs stand to win more sales and market share in 2009 through packaging innovation and efficiency than comparable investments.

December 8, 2008

Flexibles

Five ideas for sustainable design

There is no one right approach, but our cross-functional experts agree that any attempt requires homework and the need to extend a branding strategy rather than replace it.

December 8, 2008

Contract Packaging

Where there is a downturn, there is opportunity

Where there is a downturn, there is opportunity I am fortunate that occasionally I can catch up on paperwork while working in my office at home.

December 6, 2008

Contract Packaging

Marketing rollout begins for industry report

The Contract Packaging Association’s (CPA) “State of the Contract Packaging Industry” report is now available.

December 6, 2008

Contract Packaging

Acing the audit

Preparation, practice, and consistency are essentials for impressing auditors.

December 5, 2008

Contract Packaging

Harvesting intellectual capital and maintaining accountability

Consolidation is becoming a fact of life on both the product manufacturer and packager sides in matters relative to the maturing contract packaging industry.

December 5, 2008

Flexibles

CP 08 paints paths to innovation

It takes a planned strategy, Quaker Foods VP says. Conference gives direction to assembling the right team, and where and how contract packaging enters the mix.

December 5, 2008

Contract Packaging

Don't panic! You might be greener than you think

“What is it with this sudden rush to green?” a supplier asked me.

December 5, 2008

Flexibles

Esio Beverage attracts a co-packer--without a product

Groundbreaking pouch beverage system was merely an idea. But Esio landed the right partner, with the right equipment, through a shared imagination of ‘what could be.’

December 5, 2008

Contract Packaging

The qualification game: four focus areas

Are you shopping around for contract packagers that can provide your consumer products company with integrated supply chain services?

December 5, 2008