Beverage

McEwan’s Ale: What is old shall be new again

A packaging redesign for Scottish brand McEwan’s Ale contemporizes the line for modern beer drinkers while maintaining the heritage of the product for its ‘heartland’ consumers.

July 13, 2018

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Pumps/Valves

Poultry cutter uses blade-braking technology

Has compact design

July 10, 2018

Regulatory

Dietary fiber update leads to first Nutrition Facts label overhaul in more than 20 years

FDA’s compliance date for the updated Nutrition Facts label is Jan. 1, 2020 for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales; Jan. 1, 2021 for smaller manufacturers.

July 9, 2018

Beverage

Snapple switches to PET, but keeps the shape, cap and 'pop'

A new PET bottle with metal closure — a U.S. first for beverages — replaces Snapple’s glass package, keeping the satisfying snap of the cap when it opens as well as other iconic features.

July 9, 2018

Prepared & Canned Foods

Swanson pouch stands up to soup competitors

New Swanson Homemade Soup Maker represents the only dry soup in Campbell’s U.S. portfolio.

July 9, 2018

Regulatory

New laws mean new labels and new liabilities

The Nutrition Facts Label and the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard will require manufacturers to overhaul the product labeling process.

July 9, 2018

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Gas analyzers are accurate and portable

Provide quick verification of CO2 levels

July 6, 2018

Bakery & Snack

Two snack food industry packaging trends

E-Commerce and shelf-ready are growing trends with mutual goals – the need to control labor costs and reduce materials used for packing and unpacking.

July 5, 2018

Processing Equipment

Extrusion wheel maintains ice cream stick position and inclusion integrity

Molding cavities ensure uniform product shapes and smooth surfaces

July 2, 2018

Beverage

Limited-edition label scores a home run

Beam Suntory works with promotional product development company to create a limited-edition label for Effen Vodka that celebrates the spirits maker’s partnership with the Chicago Cubs.

June 30, 2018

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

ProFood Live! shines the spotlight on the best of the best in food and beverage manufacturing

ProFood World’s Manufacturing Innovation Awards and Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards honor those food and beverage processors that go above and beyond in their green and manufacturing activities at the debut of ProFood Live!

June 29, 2018

Bakery & Snack

Global flexible packaging market growth

The global flexible packaging market is growing faster than rigid packaging, with stand-up pouches driving flexible snack packaging developments.

June 28, 2018

Beverage

Premium metallic label distinguishes craft brew bottle

Greenville, S.C. brewery Birds Fly South Ale Project introduced a distinctive metallic label.

June 27, 2018