la Proco Machinery Launches a Next-Generation Case Packer with a Collaborative Robot Automation System By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0400 The case packer, known as Pakman, will be integrated with Yaskawa Motomon HC10 and HC20 collaborative robots. Full Article
la Quantum Design to Showcase KTI and CTC Products at Label Congress this Fall By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:12:00 -0400 Quantum Design will exhibit the KTI and CTC product lines this Fall at Label Congress 2021. Full Article
la Atlantic Packaging Expands National Footprint with Opening of Henderson, Nevada Facility By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:22:06 -0500 New 34,000 square foot facility enables Atlantic Packaging to further support West Coast customers and the continued transition to sustainable packaging. Full Article
la Paxiom Group's ValTara launches robot case packer for pouches, cartons and trays By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:55:00 -0400 The system is designed to provide fast, accurate, and efficient case packing for a wide range of products. Full Article
la Coca-Cola India Launches 100% rPET Bottles for Carbonated Beverages By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The bottles have an on-pack call to action "Recycle Me Again" message and will also drive consumer awareness with "100% recycled PET bottle" displayed on the pack. Full Article
la Berry Global Introduces New Range of Reusable Plastic Cups for Foodservice Industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:11:53 -0400 The Berry Cup Range combines reusability with a premium quality feel and high-impact branding opportunities. Full Article
la Coca-Cola Partners with U.S. Pizzerias to Offer Slices in Exchange for Recycling Bottles By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:40:12 -0400 Coca-Cola first launched bottles made from 100% recycled plastic in 2021 across California, New York, and Texas and was a first-of-its-kind innovation for the brand in the United States. Full Article
la Denmark's Paboco to produce fully recyclable paper bottles at new facility in 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 ALPLA, which in early October became majority shareholder of Paboco, is investing in ramping up manufacturing capacity. Full Article
la Tetra Pak, Lactogal cut carbon footprint of aseptic milk cartons by a third By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Launch of the Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf carton with paper-based barrier provides a package that can be distributed under ambient conditions while hitting the 90% renewable content mark. Full Article
la Coop and Emmi Launch Sustainable PET Bottles for Dairy Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:39:06 -0500 At present, the bottles are the only kind of plastic food packaging in Switzerland that can be recycled and reprocessed in a closed cycle. Full Article
la Coca-Cola North America Debuts New Lightweight PET Bottle Designs By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Innovations in modeling technology, which reduce the weight of the bottles to 18.5 grams, represent a major step in reducing the amount of materials used while preserving the durability and functionality of the packaging. Full Article
la Coca-Cola Makes Final Four Certified Closed Loop for Beverage Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 All beverage bottles and cans collected will be recycled and remade into new food-grade packaging. Full Article
la Innovation helping food and beverages industry reduce rigid plastics in packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Packaging and consumer goods companies are accelerating their efforts to adopt new innovative materials and processes to replace plastic in product packaging to help meet their plastic reduction goals Full Article
la Estathé® Partners with Crown to Launch Engaging Summer Promotion in Cans By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:15 -0400 Marketing campaign depicts a cast of funny and typical beach characters with whom consumers have likely interacted, and asks, “And you, what beach type are you?” Full Article
la STōK Cold Brew Coffee Launches New Energy Drink By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:13:25 -0400 This latest offering packs a powerful mix of smooth, quality coffee, focus-boosting caffeine plus B-vitamins, ginseng and guarana into a single can to give you an extra kick when you need it most. Full Article
la The Coca-Cola Company Rolls Out 100% rPET 20-oz Bottles Nationwide By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:41 -0400 Company expects to avoid its use of new plastic by nearly 80 million pounds in 2024 – the equivalent of nearly 2 billion bottles. Full Article
la MULTIVAC Roadshow Will Focus on Sealing, Labeling Fruit & Vegetable Trays By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:56 -0500 In addition to full-wrap labeling, MULTIVAC offers two other high-quality and sustainable packaging solutions for fresh produce trays. Full Article
la Mondi and ATS-Tanner Launch Paper Band for Food Bundles and Multipacks By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:28:28 -0400 Mondi’s kraft paper used for the paper band is made from renewable, responsibly sourced and certified materials. Full Article
la Waddington Europe supplies easier-to-recycle punnets that use less plastic By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Soft-fruit containers made with MONOAIR™ cushion technology now include square, large rectangular and standard versions. Full Article
la Mondi and ATS-Tanner Launch Paper Band for Food Bundles and Multipacks By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create an innovative paper band, which can hold individually labelled products or bundles reducing unnecessary plastic. Full Article
la MULTIVAC Roadshow Focuses on Sealing, Labeling Fruit & Vegetable Trays By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 From March onward in a live and convenient setting, customers will be able to learn all about MULTIVAC's innovative labeling and inspection solutions. This time the focus will be on high-quality and sustainable solutions for the closure sealing and labeling of fruit and vegetable trays. Full Article
la Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Retailer is first nationwide to carry Bolthouse Farms' compostable bags for organic baby carrots. Full Article
la Fresh Del Monte, Arena Packaging Launch Reusable Plastic Banana Containers By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Global produce company will debut the reusable plastic containers in select Texas markets. Full Article
la TIPA Launches Packaging Made from Rice Waste amid Latest Plastic Bans By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The trays originate from natural waste and are designed to return to the earth, fully decomposing into compost at the end of their lifecycle. Full Article
la Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ Launches New Logo, Consumer Brand for Carrots By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:13:04 -0400 This bold rebranding, themed “Modern Roots,” disrupts the conventional produce market by combining modernity with authenticity, bringing a fresh, dynamic, and innovative spirit to their products. Full Article
la SABIC, Lamb Weston and OPACKGROUP Develop Biobased Packaging for Frozen Potatoes By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:24:27 -0400 The new Lamb Weston retail packaging has an overall renewable feedstock content of at least 60%, which is certified from the polymers to the film. Full Article
la Avantium, Royal Vezet to provide PEF-based packaging for Albert Heijn salad bowls By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate) is a 100% plant-based, fully recyclable polymer and offers a renewable and circular packaging solution for Royal Vezet’s salad bowls. Full Article
la PMMI Report: Labor Shortages, E-Commerce Growth Are Driving Warehouse Automation By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 CPG companies are turning to warehouse automation solutions such as palletizers and mobile robots, according to the PMMI report. Full Article
la Several Key Developments Have Taken Place When it Comes to Palletizing By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As suppliers are looking to be more efficient in their end-to-end solutions, a key area of focus has been finding innovative ways to improve the palletizing process. Full Article
la ORBIS Launches 40x48 Odyssey® 3-Runner Pallet to Improve Handling Efficiency By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New rackable pallet supports heavy loads, provides load stability and features unique design qualities to streamline operations. Full Article
la ExxonMobil Launches Enable™ 1617 Performance PE Grade By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:58:12 -0400 Ideal for thin-gauge hand wrap applications, the new resin is designed to help provide high tenacity and consistent extrusion, as well as help enable the incorporation of high loading levels of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Full Article
la Rethink Robotics unveils new line of collaborative robots at IMTS By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:56:10 -0400 Rethink Robotics celebrates its comeback with a renewed company vision, aiming to serve the North American market with better, faster, and stronger products and solutions. Full Article
la Ultimation Industries Launches Specialty Automated Delivery Systems By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Ultimation Industries LLC, a leader in conveyor technology and automation, has launched a new range of specialty automated delivery systems for the e-commerce and automotive industries. The specialty systems build on Ultimation’s success in providing conveyors for sequenced tire and wheel assemblies that can be directly unloaded from the trailer to the plant’s assembly line. Full Article
la Compact Dual Lane 90° Case and Product Rotation By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The stainless steel, wash down system is 5 ft long end-to-end. Full Article
la Selecting the Right Sanitary Conveyor Platform for Food Packaging Application By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 Regulatory legislation such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been the driving force behind food manufacturers and packagers taking a closer look at their conveyor systems to ensure compliance and hygienic standards are making the grade. Full Article
la MULTIVAC to Display Innovative Produce Closing Solutions at interpack By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:51:04 -0400 The Top Wrap and Top Close labelers offer two high-quality and resource-saving solutions for the closing of fresh produce trays with labels. Full Article
la Key Technology Introduces New Conveying Systems for Robotic Pick-and-Place Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:07:58 -0400 Key manufactures conveyors and other equipment in both the U.S. and Europe, supports customers worldwide through its extensive sales and SupportPro service network and offers integration services, from pre-engineering to line start-up. Full Article
la Cablevey Develops “Smart Cart” to Make CIP Practices Easier for Tubular Drag Conveyors By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Although the CIP process is very effective, streamlining its automation and simplifying the process for all of a facility’s tubular drag conveyors has been a priority for leading innovators in the industry. Full Article
la Dorner and Garvey Showcase the AquaGard GT Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Dorner and Garvey, both Columbus McKinnon brands, recently showcased the AquaGard GT Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Full Article
la Bradman Lake to Showcase Flow Wrapper, End Load Cartoner at PMMA By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:42:03 -0400 Attendees are invited to visit stand C100 to witness the renowned FT120 Flow Wrapper in action, now featuring the latest integrated sealing module designed for horizontal sealing. Full Article
la SideDrive Conveyor Co. Launches to Solve Sanitary and Gentle Handling Challenges By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 SideDrive Conveyor provides sanitary spiral and long-run transferless conveyors for virtually any application. Full Article
la Renewable-Based Plastic in Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:27:27 -0500 HKScan, Wipak and Woodly collaborated to create a new type of renewable-based plastic. Full Article
la Demand for Thermal Insulation Packaging to Rise at 18.3% CAGR in Pharmaceutical Industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 A new study by Future Market Insights predicts the market to reach a valuation of $58.37 billion in 2021. Full Article
la Heinz Launches Petition for Solution to Unequal Packs (UPDATED) By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:06:00 -0400 The petition aims to resolve unequal amounts of product in hot dog and hot dog bun packages. Full Article
la New Recyclable Mono-Material Meat Tray By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:01:00 -0500 The new tray from Waddington Europe does not require a polyethylene layer or adhesive coating. Full Article
la Verde Farms Unveils “Beef From A Better Place” Brand Redesign By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:45:23 -0400 The goal of the rebrand is to engage directly with health-conscious consumers as they increasingly seek high-quality and ethically sourced beef products. Full Article
la SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Sustainable retail packaging solution replaces expanded polystyrene on processor production lines. Full Article
la New Line of Compact Counting & Packaging Equipment for Unmixed, Single Type or Single Flavor Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 The fully servo-driven HQ Series counting & dispensing machines are designed to provide 100% accuracy for primary or secondary packaging of candy, confectionary and chocolate as well as non-food products. Full Article
la Digitec Galaxus AG Orders 40 Workstations with Logivations Artificial Intelligence Software By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Logivations W2MO uses neural networks running on a GPU, which can "learn" certain patterns so that goods can be automatically recognized, counted and/or measured. Full Article
la Antares Vision Introduces Label & Print Layout Quality Control System By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:30:00 -0400 AV Print Inspector offers whole-label inspection, including image matching, code reading and color detection, at speeds up to 80 meters/minute. Full Article