Packaging line integration

Mexico’s Packaged Food Demand Grows, Packaging Machinery Follows

Growing consumer purchasing power and U.S. imports are fueling an uptick in Mexico’s packaging machinery demand.

August 7, 2024

Industries: Page 5

Package Design

First-in-a-decade 7UP Refresh Aligns Varieties with Modern Twists

The central question when refreshing an iconic, longstanding brand design is, 'how much of the baby do we throw out with the bathwater?' Keruig Dr Pepper brand 7UP answered 'none,' instead applying subtle, modern updates to retain a familiar feel.

August 7, 2024

Consumer packaged goods

Investment Announcements in Mexico Poised to Boost Packaging Machinery Demand

CPG Companies including Unilever, Heineken, Merck, and more have major investment plans for the Mexican market, signaling a potential rise in packaging machinery demand ahead.

August 1, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

KFC Pledges to Eliminate Non-Recoverable/Non-Reusable Plastic Packaging

The fast-food restaurant aims to eliminate non-recoverable or non-reusable plastic packaging by 2025, partnering with suppliers and franchisees to implement sustainable alternatives globally.

July 31, 2024

Packaging line integration

What Mexico’s CPGs Want in Their Packaging Machinery Investments

Mexican CPG companies consider several aspects of price, post-sale service, and flexibility when making packaging machinery purchasing decisions.

July 29, 2024

Cartoning

Massman Companies Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility

Over 200 invited guests made their way to the new Alexandria, Minnesota facility for a ribbon cutting and open house.

July 26, 2024

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

Star Quality: See Fortress Technology's Icon X-Ray AT PACK EXPO International 2024

Fortress Technology Inc.

Visit Booth S-1758, where Fortress will have its biggest equipment presentation ever, including the Icon X-ray inspection system, which increases efficiency in food inspection.

July 22, 2024

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

JCS Process & Control Systems Awarded Contract for California Dairies' New Milk Processing Plant

JCS Process & Control Systems

State's largest farmer-owned dairy coop selects JCS for design, engineering, and processing technologies for ultra-high temperature and extended shelf-life milk bottling facility.

July 12, 2024

Consumer packaged goods

Starbucks, Pringles, and Ybarra Introduce Packaging Material Reduction Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging material reduction innovations from Starbucks, Pringles, and Ybarra from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 11, 2024

Contract packaging

Expert Tips on Taking AI into Plant Operations

Contract packaging and food and beverage experts offer tips on how to start using AI beyond the office on the facility floor.

July 7, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Amazon Close to Eliminating All Plastic Air Pillows From Packaging

Amazon has replaced 95% of plastic air pillows in North American delivery packaging with 100% recycled paper filler, aiming to remove them completely by year-end.

June 20, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Five Regional Water Brands Add Aluminum Bottles to Lineup

BlueTriton Brands is offering aluminum bottles across five of its brands and donating some earnings to environmental organizations.

June 4, 2024

Logistics/Supply Chain

Food Packaging, Shelf-Life Testing, and Expiration Dating

As soon as the packaged product comes into existence, the clock starts ticking. Here’s what has to be determined and communicated regarding its useful life.

May 17, 2024