Tamper-evident machinery

Anti-counterfeit strategy needs interdisciplinary approach

To develop and implement successful anti-counterfeit strategies, you need more than good technology.

March 1, 2009

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Flexibles

Absorbent pads

Elliott Absorbent Products’ microwavable and ovenable combined pad, the Dryline Duo, provides chilled food packers with an absorbent pad capable of being heated by conventional ovens or microwaved within the tray.

March 1, 2009

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Sweet! Bee at heart of flavored-water branding

One trend that is gaining momentum on shelves around the store is simplicity in on-pack branding and communications.

March 1, 2009

Filling/capping, dry

Popcorn company upgrades filling operations

PLC controls and servo drives improve fill speeds and accuracies.

March 1, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Packagers seek progress through machine standards

From Procter & Gamble to Frito-Lay to the pharmaceutical sector, packagers are pinning their hopes on broader acceptance of common programming structures.

March 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wipe-on labeling system for clamshell packaging

Fresh produce marketer installs label applicator that improves placement accuracies and reduces labor costs.

March 1, 2009

Sustainability

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

March 1, 2009

Confection/Candy

Toblerone anniversary packs shimmer with foil

Swiss converter uses high-speed foil-stamping equipment for limited-edition packaging that celebrates Toblerone’s 100th anniversary with a burst of fireworks graphics.

February 28, 2009

Bakery/Snack

Kellogg Co. tests space-saving cereal box

It's testing a space-saving box that uses less packaging compared with conventional cereal cartons.

February 28, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Jim Beam achieves 'softer', more flexible case packing

High-speed, low-breakage packing of glass bottles is a must.

February 28, 2009

Closures

International Delight receives 2009 AmeriStar

Coffee creamer container earns award for package design and functionality.

February 27, 2009

Labels

V-8 ventures into vending machines

Campbell Soup's entry into the vending machine market is via 12-oz hot-filled PET containers.

February 26, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Greener in Europe: Cadbury's 'eco-eggs'

Cadbury in the U.K. realized a reduction of more than 75% plastic and 65% paperboard.

February 26, 2009