Beverage

U.S. carton recycling continues to grow

Through the efforts of the Carton Council and its partners, more than 58% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling, and end users are clamoring for more material.

November 2, 2016

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Beverage

Petite pack mimics full-size coffee cup with lid

Fitting in the palm of your hand, a tiny 2-oz container for Forto's Strong Coffee Drink To Go energy shot is cleverly engineered to replicate the look of a full-size foodservice coffee cup with snap-on lid.

November 1, 2016

Dry Processing

Rotary filler allows access to all points of the machine

Changeovers possible without tools

October 31, 2016

Prepared & Canned Foods

Clean label, clear pouch for baby food

​Sprout Foods elevates commitment to honesty and brand transparency with new, clear flexible pouches.

October 31, 2016

Dry Processing

Sanitary receivers for powders and combustible dusts

FDA/USDA, 3A-Dairy accepted

October 28, 2016

Pumps/Valves

Cleanable airlock for sanitary processes

Designed for high process rates

October 27, 2016

Bakery & Snack

Millennials and multicultural communities drive bakery packaging

Not only do baked goods have to look fresh and healthy, they must be easy to produce and package, for instance, in paper bags that can be packed at high speeds.

October 27, 2016

Beverage

Malt scotch bottle reinforces brand story

The Macallan’s Double Cask relaunches with a refined design that ties into the brand’s history.

October 26, 2016

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Detector inspects closures at production line speeds

Fits over existing conveyors

October 25, 2016

Prepared & Canned Foods

Flat bottom bag maintains shape during transportation and storage

Closures protect contents and preserve freshness

October 25, 2016

Beverage

Premium tea capsule brand gets disruptive redesign

Nestlé’s SPECIAL.T tea capsule system relaunches with a new package design that improves brand recognition and shelf presence.

October 25, 2016

Beverage

Premium tea capsule brand gets disruptive redesign

Nestlé’s SPECIAL.T tea capsule system relaunches with a new package design that improves brand recognition and shelf presence.

October 25, 2016

Regulatory

Study shows industry is ready to meet FSMA requirements

A recent Automation World survey indicates that many manufacturers are on track to meet Food Safety Modernization Act deadlines, but technology investments and a skills shortage make compliance a tedious task.

October 25, 2016