Secondary Packaging

End-of-line automation handles dairy tubs with care

Six robots on a new packaging line at Czech dairy Choceňská mlékárna quickly and gently case-pack and palletize tubs of product at 20,000/hr.

August 18, 2019

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Converting equipment

Digital print on glass for Mercedes-Benz Italia

Brand Revolution LAB, the innovative printing creative show organized by Stratego Group under the patronage of DMA Italia, was held June 6 in Milan, Italy.

August 14, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Robotic Depalletizing Increases Line Uptime from 54% to 80% at Campbell Soup

Replacing a low-level depalletizer with a robotic one for loading glass jars onto an alfredo sauce line results in significant line uptime and reduced labor costs at Campbell Soup.

August 14, 2019

Containers

7 Trends Affecting the Rigid Plastic Packaging Market

Among the trends are some that will provide new opportunities for the rigid plastic packaging market and some that will present challenges to its growth.

August 8, 2019

Containers

Graeter’s celebrates 150 years with new ice-cream pint design

The first package redesign in six years, the new graphics feature enlarged ingredient images that showcase the flavor profile and indulgence of each variety without being busy or overly designed.

August 7, 2019

Filling/capping, dry

Cup filler makes quick work of thick, sticky cream cheese

J&L Food Specialties invests in a rotary piston filling and sealing machine that easily packages its viscous cream cheese spreads with speed and accuracy, resulting in a savings of $75,000 plus/yr.

August 4, 2019

Sustainability

Natural Cosmetics Company Spruces up its Packaging

German company biana switches from a PE tube to one made from spruce wood and sugarcane for its line of four natural skin cream products made with grape seed oil.

August 3, 2019

Containers

Mini medicinal bottles signal efficacy of hangover cure

A new recovery drink made from all-natural ingredients comes in a tiny, 3.4-oz amber bottle chosen for its convenience, ability to withstand pasteurization, and medicinal aesthetics.

July 30, 2019

Labels

Unique extended-text label ticks all the boxes

A custom-designed label provides space for two languages on essential oil bottles from dōTERRA, while digital printing enables short runs, quick turnaround, and premium aesthetics.

July 15, 2019

Containers

Top six drivers for the growing wine-in-a-can market

New study looks at the drivers and motivations of wine-in-a-can consumers, identifying those areas winemakers should focus on to build their canned wine sales.

July 13, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Armenian water bottler adds new PET and glass lines

Increased demand for its bottled water compels Jermuk Group CJSC to add two new lines, one for glass and one for PET, running at 25,000 and 20,000 bottles/hr, respectively.

July 7, 2019

Containers

IML barrier labels on coffee capsules

Oxygen barrier in-mold labels that include a layer of EVOH bring a one-year shelf life to Ella Cappuccino espresso capsules, playing a vital role in the widespread popularity of this new product launched in South Africa early this year.

July 3, 2019

Sustainability

New packaging for herbal supplements uses 97% PCR plastic

Nature’s Way debuts a square bottle for its 300-item herbal line that is made from 97% PCR HDPE. The packaging is expected to reuse 350 tons of plastic per year.

June 30, 2019