Beverage

High shelf impact for probiotic drinks

GoodBelly Splash, a new line of single-serve fruit-based, probiotic beverages from Next Foods, Boulder, CO, is being packaged in 10-oz HDPE bottles rendered highly shelf-attractive by eight-color flexo-printed, 360-deg shrink-sleeve labels from Printpack.

September 8, 2010

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Champagne industry working toward a greener bottle

The industry sets an initial goal of reducing the packaging carbon footprint 25% by 2020, with a far more ambitious longer-term objective.

September 2, 2010

Beverage

Message in a bottle

The continuing flap over bottled water holds up a mirror to sustainability, from a number of angles.

September 2, 2010

Beverage

Groovy beverage bottle builds green credibility, reduces weight 15%

If LIV Organic's all-natural sports drink is "like Gatorade without the garbage," as its Web site advertises, then its new bottle is like a premium, 16.9-oz PET container without the weight, and with less cost.

August 24, 2010

Prepared & Canned Foods

Snacking trends signal packaging opportunities?

Food channel releases Top 10 Snack Trend Report

August 23, 2010

Beverage

Video explains how all-electronic print-and-apply labeler saves money

This video shows the operation of the FoxJet Spec.e labeler and describes the engineering behind the all-electric technology. The system's benefits are plentiful, but most notable are the diminished operating costs. By eliminating the need for shop air, you could cut your energy expenses by better than half.

August 22, 2010

Dairy

Reduced-plastic bag serves up new Fresh Express salad line

New salad line from Chiquita meets consumers’ growing desire for artisanal products, while reduced-plastic bags are also good for the greens.

August 17, 2010

Beverage

Report: 94% of Americans concerned about eco-effects of beverage purchases

New report pinpoints how beverage purchases and consumption are being influenced by consumers’ concerns about the environment.

August 10, 2010

Dairy

Retort lines launch latte business

New retort lines for milk-based beverages allow processed cheese and dip co-manufacturer/packer Berner Food to build up off-season business and double output.

August 8, 2010

Beverage

Coca-Cola and global specs

Sally Potter, senior manager in Global Quality at The Coca-Cola Co., talks about End-to-End Packaging and a new global spec system.

August 8, 2010

Beverage

GPP releases global framework measurement system for sustainability

Fifty-two indicators, encompassing the environmental, economic, and social pillars of sustainability, are identified and defined, along with supporting metrics.

August 7, 2010

Beverage

Lift & dump container dumper

Material Transfer’s lift & dump container discharger provides quick and efficient discharge of materials into elevated hoppers or processing equipment.

August 7, 2010

Beverage

Industry watch

August 7, 2010