Stand-Up Pouch is Recyclable Without Sacrificing Performance

The Entour packaging line’s nine-layer coextruded film structure allows for front-of-store recycling while driving performance with oxygen and moisture barriers.

Maya Norris
Sep 25th, 2019
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New Guidance on Voluntary Reporting of Temporary Closures During Pandemic
In many cases, FDA may not be aware that firms are temporarily closed or need to close as a result of the pandemic.
May 28th, 2020
Film unwind on the new stretch wrapping system at Badoit.
Multipacking Optimized
Top quality natural mineral water and an exclusive bottle design are the trademarks of the Badoit brand, and now their multipacks are also consistently first class.
May 28th, 2020
Workers wear masks and gloves, keep social distance during COVID-19 pandemic.
Evolving Pandemic Requires Constant Evaluation at J. M. Smucker
In addition to implementing extensive sanitation measures and temperature screenings at its locations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep employees safe, the company has introduced hardship pay and other benefits.
May 28th, 2020
Monte Vista Farming Company uses the TOMRA Nimbus to scan almonds for smaller, subtle defects. The Nimbus’ Biometric Signature Identification+ technology uses visible and near-infrared light to inspect the chemical and molecular characteristics of the almond’s surface and internal structure.
Sorting Equipment Covers All the Bases for Inspecting Almonds
An almond processor ensures its products are free of defects by using sorting equipment outfitted with innovative x-ray-, laser-, spectral-imaging-, and camera-based technologies.
May 28th, 2020
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Sustainability in Secondary Packaging Lines
Secondary packaging lines need greater precision when handling materials with variances in content and weight, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.
May 27th, 2020
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Nestlé Building Plant-based Food Facility in China
Project is part of company’s $100 million-plus investment plan to increase Nestlé’s presence in the area.
May 27th, 2020
Pyraser Landbrauerei has recently invested in a KHS Innofill Glass DRS glass bottle filler.
New Filler for Beer
Pyraser Landbrauerei, founded in 1868 in the Franconia region of Germany, recently invested in a KHS Innofill Glass DRS filler.
May 26th, 2020
Nestlé is piloting reusable and refillable dispensers for pet food and soluble coffee products as part of its efforts to reduce single-use packaging.
Nestlé Pilots Reusable and Refillable Dispensers in Switzerland
Nestlé pilots digitally-integrated refillable dispensers for its Purina pet food and Nescafé soluble coffee products to reduce single-use packaging and food waste.
May 26th, 2020
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FDA announces latest actions taken in response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic
Documents detail personal protective equipment recommendations and flexibility in labeling requirements.
May 26th, 2020
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Hormel Foods International Corporation to Have New President
Vice President of Meat Products Marketing Swen Neufeldt being promoted to leadership position
May 26th, 2020
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Looking Ahead to New Packaging Material Innovation
Packaging engineers and product developers must work together to create new sustainable initiatives in packaging material innovation.
May 22nd, 2020
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Technology Built for the Open Road Hits the Plant Floor
General Mills turns to Sena Technologies—known for its Bluetooth motorcycle helmets—to train machine operators while social distancing.
May 22nd, 2020
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Near-Term Technology Expansion in the Food and Beverage Industries
Remote access and robotics are two areas in the Food and Beverage industries that are poised to see some growth moving into 2021, though the industries as a whole are expected to contract.
May 20th, 2020
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Golden State Foods Names Subsidiary President
Chad Buechel tapped to lead KanPak U.S., will be responsible for all aspects of the business
May 20th, 2020
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Foremost Farms USA Ceasing Cheese Plant Operations
Wisconsin site’s doors are scheduled to close permanently this summer.
May 19th, 2020
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Little Red Box Gets First Redesign in Decades
A brand refresh for Sun-Maid’s raisin and other whole-fruit products includes changes that aim to appeal to millennial shoppers looking for healthy snacks for their families.
May 19th, 2020
Like almost all of Spacestation’s beverage output as a copacker, the company’s own Flybeverage brands—Nectr and Uncle Arnie’s—use a shrink sleeve labeling system that is flexible enough for a variety of different combinations of bottle dimensions/heights, substrates, container transparency levels, and closure styles.
Shrink Sleeve Fits Fine for Cannabis Seltzer & Soda Line
With varied SKUs for CM/CP business, plus a quickly growing in-house brand of its own, this cannabis-infused beverage producer found that shrink sleeve labeling is the right solution for just about any and all form factors, whether glass, PET, or cans.
May 19th, 2020
Image-based scanners are displacing standard laser scanners, providing the capability to read 2D barcodes, which can be much smaller than traditional barcodes. Photo courtesy of Cognex.
New Technologies Feed the Hunger for Information
Trying to keep up with productivity, quality, safety, sustainability, and other industry demands, food and beverage plants are turning increasingly to the innovations found in today’s sensor instrumentation.
May 19th, 2020
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IO-Link Connects the Food and Beverage Industry
The proliferation of digital protocols has made it easier for producers to get the information they need from their instrumentation. Sensor suppliers explain why IO-Link is gaining particular traction.
May 18th, 2020
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Economic Outlook: 2020 and Beyond
Discussing the current economic outlook amidst a “double black swan event,” Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics presented “Guidance in an Uncertain Economy” last week as part of PMMI’s Executive Leadership Conference.
May 18th, 2020
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Direct digital printing on aluminum cans is what made this slogan-and-rainbow campaign possible.
Direct Digital Print Brings AR Experience to Beverage Cans
By printing a QR code on the side of aluminum beverage cans, this Canadian firm and three partnering beverage producers are lifting spirits in this time of pandemic.
May 18th, 2020
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Emerson Expanding Manufacturing Space and Creating New Innovation Center in Colorado
Center will enhance advanced measurement technologies for food and beverage, power and energy industries.
May 18th, 2020
Just like in this iceberg image, hidden operating costs can sink you. Total cost of ownership enables gathering better data and understanding for better informed decisions.
It’s All About the Cost, Not the Price
Just like all change management, total cost of ownership is a journey that has transformational results when successfully implemented.
May 14th, 2020
The three shippers include a 24-ct, a 12-ct, and a four-count case illustrated to resemble vintage turntables and a boombox. A booklet designed to look like a cassette tape provides an introduction to the brand and its varieties.
Boombox-Inspired Shippers Reinforce ‘Soda with Soul’ Proposition
With the COVID-19 lockdown, U.K. craft soda company Dalston’s unveils new shippers for its growing online sales that pay homage to its music roots, while introducing new consumers to the brands’ values and personality.
May 13th, 2020
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Machine Efficiency and the Impacts of Sustainable Packaging
Many primary packaging lines are no longer dedicated to a single product as SKUs increase, impacting line efficiency. Sustainable material changes may also create challenges.
May 13th, 2020
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Supply Chains Race to Match Shifting COVID-19 Consumer Behavior
Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, discusses what retailers can expect in terms of changing consumer behavior—namely a shift away from commercial/foodservice, and toward e-commerce and retail.
May 12th, 2020
InvisiShield uses a patented 3-Phase Activ-Polymer technology to reduce 99.9% of pathogens in sealed packaging.
Behind the Shield: InvisiShield Defends Fresh-Cut Produce from Harmful Pathogens
The anti-microbial packaging acts as a final kill step in the supply chain.
May 11th, 2020
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Quest for a Plastic Packaging Circular Economy
Eliminating unnecessary plastic, sustainable innovation, and circulating plastic within the economy are the three goals of more than 450 global partner companies seeking to keep plastic waste out of the environment.
May 11th, 2020
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Danone North America Names New Leader
Beverage industry veteran Shane Grant becomes executive vice president and CEO.
May 11th, 2020
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PepsiCo Working around Shortages
Company introduces direct-to-consumer service to deliver products and meet increased demand during pandemic.
May 9th, 2020
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Meat Packing Companies Face Possible Federal Scrutiny
Attorneys general from several ranching states are asking the D.O.J. to launch an antitrust investigation of the beef processing industry.
May 8th, 2020
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Food Processing and Packaging Industry Turns to Remote Access and Virtual Factory Acceptance Tests
OpX Leadership network takes a key role in preparing CPGs and OEMs for life after Covid-19 with tools on Remote Access and Virtual FATs.
May 8th, 2020