Beverage

Clever pallet layer formation

If pallet layer patterns can be automatically formed upstream from the palletizer, great efficiencies can be gained.

March 7, 2018

Vertical Markets: Page 101

Beverage

Standout shape

The launch of a new health beverage in the premium category requires standout and sustainable packaging, so leading European health drinks innovator, Konnekt Smartdrinks, chose a shaped aluminum bottle for its Konnekt Smartdrinks brand.

March 2, 2018

Beverage

Most beverage container materials define the container type

A new study by PMMI Business Intelligence reports that most beverage container materials are used to create one specific container type.

March 1, 2018

Automation & Digital Transformation

Process control progress

What manufacturer wouldn’t want to have at their fingertips real-time information on every stage in batch production?

February 28, 2018

Beverage

Ingredient-packed closures

Vessl Inc. has developed a unique closure that keeps active ingredients isolated and in the peak of potency until the very moment the consumer is ready to drink or use the product.

February 26, 2018

Beverage

Packaging sparkles for Nestlé Waters North America

New bottle design and packaging graphics, the introduction of 12-oz cans, and new flavors help rebrand and market the company’s sparkling water portfolio, expanding the portfolio into its regional brands.

February 23, 2018

Beverage

Depalletizing beer cans

An overhead depalletizer is the first piece of equipment in a brand new canning line at this Grand Rapids, MI, craft brewer.

February 23, 2018

Beverage

New line brings 750 cans/min capability to Michigan brewer

Operating for about a year now, the newest canning line at Founders Brewing Company is capable of producing 750 cans/min and features a cloud-based Warehouse Management System.

February 22, 2018

Beverage

PepsiCo launches Drinkfinity

Drinkfinity, a PepsiCo venture that was piloted in Brazil in 2014, has announced the launch of a new personalized beverage designed to fit the individual lifestyles of today’s busy go-getters.

February 21, 2018

Beverage

Nestlé Pure Life gets 100% rPET bottle

Nestlé Waters North America aims to inspire consumers to recycle by debuting new bottles for its Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water made entirely from recycled ones.

February 20, 2018

Beverage

Rye whiskey label draws on history of Hamilton

Packaging design for new rye whiskey brand Fort Hamilton is inspired by Alexander Hamilton’s Hearts of Oak militia and includes a battle scene highlighted with custom finishes and materials

February 18, 2018

Beverage

Coke debuts ink technology

Thermochromic ‘Reveal’ ink technology makes its commercial debut with Coca-Cola brands in three Eastern European countries.

February 16, 2018

Beverage

Liqueur label honors brand’s Estonian heritage, quality, craftsmanship

Vana Tallinn redesigns the label for its spice-and-rum liqueur products with graphics that celebrate its Estonian heritage and enable the brand to compete internationally.

February 11, 2018