Beverage

Whisky brand connects consumers with casks via NFC

Swedish whisky brand uses smartphone-readable NFC tags to build digital provenance information in their Private Cask offering as well as promote a consumer-submitted drink-recipe competition.

November 4, 2018

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Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Shrink-wrapped salami takes to stand-up pouch

This roadside salami manufacturer proves that disruptive, consumer-minded packaging isn’t reserved for only the most sophisticated operations. Plus, the already shrink-wrapped salamis don't require expensive, shelf life-extending multi-layer films or foils.

November 2, 2018

Processing Equipment

High-speed dispersers feature two-hand safety controls

Keep operator’s hands clear from contact with moving parts

October 31, 2018

Beverage

Smirnoff’s one-of-a-kind label images

Specialized software was used to create stunning individualized Yarza Twins designs for Smirnoff shrink sleeve labels.

October 29, 2018

Pumps/Valves

Hemispherical kettle delivers consistent batch-to-batch quality

Eliminates problems inherent in typical vertical tanks

October 23, 2018

Beverage

Beverage pouch for alcohol hits it out of the park for the Washington Nationals

As the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet in Major League Baseball’s 2018 World Series, the Nationals championed packaging for alcohol-based beverages.

October 23, 2018

Regulatory

FDA issues draft guidance to help produce farmers, fresh-cut produce processors meet FSMA requirements

Both draft guidance documents will be open for public comment for 180 days.

October 19, 2018

Beverage

Hot beverages among key sectors driving the North American food and drink packaging market

Coffee consumption is a daily leisure activity ingrained in North American culture that contributes to a thriving packaging market. A new report by Smithers Pira analyzes the market for food and drink packaging, including the dominating coffee sector and others.

October 19, 2018

Beverage

Hot beverages among key sectors driving the North American food and drink packaging market

Coffee consumption is a daily leisure activity ingrained in North American culture that contributes to a thriving packaging market. A new report by Smithers Pira analyzes the market for food and drink packaging, including the dominating coffee sector and others.

October 19, 2018

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Smart codes authenticate

High-resolution printing and code verification protect products from counterfeiting.

October 17, 2018

Beverage

Holography comes to aseptic packs

Fresca, a leading and fast growing beverage juice brand in India, is the first to launch product in eye-catching holographic aseptic juice packs.

October 17, 2018

Beverage

Eco-friendly straws answer environmental complaints

Pakea (Booth #S-4375) has introduced a new spiral winding line for very small tube diameters, and has production capabilities of 60 meters of tube per minute.

October 17, 2018

Robotics

FANUC Rolls Out a New Cobot

The CR15iA collaborative robot has a 15 kg payload and includes a teach pendant with hand guidance for easy programming.

October 16, 2018