Sustainability

Coca-Cola European Partners to Eliminate 4,000-Plus Tons of Multipack Shrink Wrap

Replacing plastic shrink wrap with 100% recyclable paperboard for its multipack cans across Western Europe will help CCEP meet its Action on Packaging commitments.

September 20, 2019

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Sustainability

Carlsberg Replaces Shrink Wrap with Adhesive for Six-Packs

The radical new technology, which uses adhesive dots to hold multipacks of cans together, is expected to decrease the Danish brewer’s use of plastic by up to 13,000 tons/year.

September 14, 2019

Plastics/resins

Tampico graphics get some punch with redesign

A label refresh for juice drink maker Tampico’s product line solidifies its consumer base while appealing to a younger generation with a colorful, contemporary look and feel.

September 2, 2019

Containers

A perfume bottle designed to stand the test of time

Swiss watchmaker debuts five eau de parfums in a bottle inspired by the form of a classic, elongated watch face; new technologies accelerate the design process and add haute prestige.

September 1, 2019

Sustainability

Dasani uncaps a record number of more-sustainable packaging options

Among them, a bottle using rPET with plant-based plastic, two new aluminum package formats, a lighter-weight PET bottle, and a package-less, customizable water dispensing system.

August 24, 2019

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

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