Contract packaging

In-house HPP replaces toll processing

This Houston startup sees a bright future for refrigerated ready meals with a ‘clean label’ thanks to High Pressure Processing. One unit is in and another will soon be paired with it.

January 5, 2016

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Containers

Aseptic line meets private-label packaging demand

Anticipating growth in shelf-stable beverages packed for private-label customers, Lidestri Foods installed a new aseptic line. Now they’re moving into PET bottle making, too.

January 3, 2016

Containers

Aluminum bottle can for beer suits Montanans’ outdoor lifestyles

Craft brewery in Montana launches a reclosable bottle can for its most popular beer, offering active Montana consumers a portable, premium drinking experience.

January 3, 2016

Containers

Contour PET bottles for shampoo range

In the UK market, ASDA's new range of own brand shampoos now come in a stylish PET contour bottle with an oval flip-top PP cap.

January 1, 2016

Labels

Graphics make the difference

Aviator Brewing Co. of Fuquay-Varina, NC, is one of those craft brewers whose owners understand how big a difference high-impact graphics on a full-body shrink sleeve label can make.

January 1, 2016

Containers

Lufthansa bottle takes off in style

Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, and Warsteiner, one of Germany's largest and privately owned breweries, marked Lufthansa's 60th anniversary with a limited-edition beer bottle.

December 29, 2015

Closures

A.J. Miller joins Silgan Closures as Marketing Manager

Miller will identify new areas for innovation and support the company’s competitive advantage.

December 29, 2015

Flexible packaging

Teledyne TapTone completes reseller agreement with ALLIEDFLEX Technologies

ALLIEDFLEX will market Teledyne TapTone's Pro Series DSC-TB Pouch Inspection System as a Value Added Reseller.

December 28, 2015

Plastics/resins

Green cleaning products rebrand

Earth Friendly Products replaces outdated packaging for its cleaning products with a sleek new bottle and graphics that convey the emotional benefits of the brand.

December 28, 2015

Containers

Aseptic filler ensures sterility of high-value blood products

Human protein producer installs several packaging lines comprising an isolator, aseptic filler, and freeze dryer that allow for flexibility, sterility, and near-zero waste at 3,600 vials/hr.

December 27, 2015

Containers

New pasta sauce is premium throughout

Bertolli launches a new pasta sauce line that conveys its super-premium status through label graphics such as a black background, touches of gold, and fresh-ingredient photos.

December 26, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

Natures Organics’ compact packaging meets retailer needs

Case packing and palletizing line with robotics and Transmodul transport conveyor system reduces footprint, increases output, and meets shelf-ready retailer needs.

December 22, 2015

Plastics/resins

Tekni-Plex’s new facility is granted ISO certification

The recently opened Tekni-Films pharma films manufacturing facility in Holland, OH, is officially ISO 15378 certified.

December 21, 2015