Robotics

ABB Acquires ASTI Mobile Robotics Group

ABB acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a global autonomous mobile robot manufacturer that will expand ABB’s robotics and automation solutions to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.

July 21, 2021

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Sustainability

Toly and Sulapac Form Alliance for Sustainable Innovation

Toly Group

Toly and Sulapac entered into a business partnership to align both companies with their long-term vision of delivering new sustainable and innovative solutions in today's eco-centric beauty world.

July 20, 2021

Beverage

Increase in Online Grocery Shopping Impacts Beverage Pack Sizes and Machine Needs

Manufacturers are being pressed to readjust strategies or accelerate previously made plans in order to address the e-commerce channel surge and meet related demands.

July 15, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé Pushing Sustainability

Two bottles from Nestlé caught my eye this month.

July 9, 2021

Beverage

Beverage Manufacturers Turn to Dynamic Machines and Automation to Meet SKU Expansion

Manufacturers are being pressed on all fronts to expand offerings in the beverage market, and they are turning to OEMs and suppliers to offer solutions at all points in the manufacturing process.

July 9, 2021

Labels

5 New Beverage Packaging Designs Celebrate Summer

From a soda can that grants access to virtual hip-hop concerts to a tequila seltzer package that evokes a vacation feel, these recently released beverage packaging designs celebrate summer togetherness.

July 7, 2021

Dairy

Eagle Product Inspection to Demonstrate X-ray Systems at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Eagle Product Inspection

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth C-1506! Eagle Product will showcase its x-ray systems equipped with the latest detector technologies and designed for easy cleaning in harsh wash-down environments.

July 7, 2021

Weighing/combination scales

Tirelli S.r.l Acquires KTF Engineering

Tirelli S.r.l

Italy-based Tirelli S.r.l, manufacturer of cosmetic packaging equipment, finalized the acquisition of 100% of the shares of KTF Engineering, a manufacturer of net weight filling systems, based in Marmirolo (MN).

July 7, 2021

Sustainability

Goslings Adopts Paperboard Wraparound Carton for Improved Appearance, Sustainability Profile, and Retail Function

This gusseted multipack format is less expensive than fully enclosed packs, while providing brand-endorsed billboard space, retailer-approved can retention, and consumer-favored sustainability bona fides. Co-packer Polar Beverages automated the process.

July 1, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Global Brands Pilot Bottles Made Using ‘Transformational’ Recycling Technology

L’Oréal, Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo, and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe pilot the world’s first food-grade PET plastic bottles produced entirely from enzymatically recycled plastic.

June 30, 2021

Beverage

Beverage Manufacturers Use Reformulation and Labeling to Align with Consumer Trend

Health-conscious consumers are looking for better-for-you food and beverage options and are willing to spend more to get them. Manufacturers are meeting this demand with cleaner formulations and clearer labeling.

June 30, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Views on Produce Packaging

Kingsville, Ont.-based Red Sun Farms is the largest fully integrated high-tech greenhouse company in North America. Director of Marketing and Packaging Leona Neill discusses the firm’s use of more sustainable packaging, including molded fiber.

June 29, 2021

E-commerce

Real Treat Cookies Cater to Adult Tastes and Niche Market Sales

This specialty cookie brand is using Instagramable package design and organic ingredients to position itself as a premier ‘Top Shelf’ treat while finding unique channels to grow market share beyond retail.

June 29, 2021