Beverage

Flat wine bottle gets complementary case

London-based Garçon Wines, inventors of the eco-friendly Flat Wine Bottle, has launched an innovative 10-count corrugated case that will significantly cut carbon emissions and logistics costs from the supply chain of wine.

March 5, 2019

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Beverage

America loves its coffee, but you can kick Grandpa’s coffee can down the road

Flexible packaging totally dominates the whole bean and ground coffee categories, according to Euromonitor.

March 4, 2019

Processing Equipment

Water filtering system reduces poultry labor costs

Makes water clean enough to be used a second time

March 2, 2019

Beverage

What is America drinking?

That’s the question Gary Hemphill of Beverage Marketing Corp. answered at The Packaging Conference when he rolled out fresh market data from 2018 and provided a peek at trends for 2019.

March 1, 2019

Dairy

Form, function define ice cream pack

The high quality, user-friendliness, and eye-catching decoration of this new ice cream package were key factors in its selection for a new range of ice-creams from Russian manufacturer Taice.

March 1, 2019

Processing Equipment

Metal detectors speed date-paste inspection, reduce product waste

A new metal detector at The Jewel Date Company inspects hot date paste, eliminating the need to freeze and package product first, and reduces the amount of product rejected.

March 1, 2019

Robotics

Engineering a digital transformation

L&T Technology Services rolls out “Factory D.0,” a set of technology and engineering services designed to help manufacturers identify areas within the organization that will benefit the most from digitalization.

March 1, 2019

Pumps/Valves

Monitoring device enables pre-plan maintenance and repairs

Is available with ATEX certification

February 28, 2019

Beverage

Fit4style Spray Revs Sports Nutrition Market

Portable energy spray in a replaceable pouch/sachet helps boost stamina during high-endurance workouts and sports activities.

February 28, 2019

Beverage

Sales of Ready to Drink Coffee Rose 63% in the Last Five Years, According to Euromonitor

Glass packaging totally dominates the ready to drink coffee market with more than 50% share. Metal cans account for more than a third of the market.

February 28, 2019

Processing Equipment

Process chillers feature dew point monitoring

Prevents moisture condensation during operation

February 27, 2019

Cleaning and Sanitation

Detergent includes good wetting and rinsing characteristics

Permits fast cleaning at high recirculation speeds

February 27, 2019

Processing Equipment

Data logger is built for cold chain systems

Enables troubleshooting of potential problem areas

February 26, 2019