Beverage

Aluminum-look PET beverage bottles

Bottle and holographic label provide points of difference for Code Blue 'recovery' drink.

March 1, 2009

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Beverage

Two-ounce PET bottle

Silgan's 2-oz. PET Boston Round bottle is targeted primarily to the energy drink market, though it can also be used for smaller-sized personal care products such as product samples and complimentary amenities products.

March 1, 2009

Beverage

MSU presents holistic approach: announces new industry 'think tank'

The approximate 100-person attendee list for Michigan State University's second annual Packaging Executives Forum read like a who's who of consumer packaged goods companies and packaging suppliers.

March 1, 2009

Beverage

MSU to establish Center for Packaging Innovation and Sustainability

$400,000 from The Coca-Cola Co. will help create think tank center.

March 1, 2009

Dairy

Premixed cereal/milk combo is ready-to-eat

Proprietary cooking and filling technology from Kozy Shack keeps premixed cereal and milk fresh for on-the-go eating.

March 1, 2009

Beverage

Packagers seek progress through machine standards

From Procter & Gamble to Frito-Lay to the pharmaceutical sector, packagers are pinning their hopes on broader acceptance of common programming structures.

March 1, 2009

Beverage

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

March 1, 2009

Beverage

Jim Beam achieves 'softer', more flexible case packing

High-speed, low-breakage packing of glass bottles is a must.

February 28, 2009

Dairy

International Delight receives 2009 AmeriStar

Coffee creamer container earns award for package design and functionality.

February 27, 2009

Beverage

V-8 ventures into vending machines

Campbell Soup's entry into the vending machine market is via 12-oz hot-filled PET containers.

February 26, 2009

Beverage

Greener in Europe: Cadbury's 'eco-eggs'

Cadbury in the U.K. realized a reduction of more than 75% plastic and 65% paperboard.

February 26, 2009

Beverage

Eco-spirits' use industry-first 100% PCR PET content

360 Vodka paves the way for sustainable liquor packaging, with a 100% PCR PET bottle.

February 23, 2009

Bakery & Snack

Quick and accurate labeling of pre-formed bags

A video from Exact Packaging takes the viewer through the labeling process for pre-formed bags. Packagers looking for a versatile labeler will appreciate how this video shows key operations and machine construction and precision qualities.

February 19, 2009