Packaging

Beverage Packaging

Ampac’s Pull Tab pouch like juice boxes but for alcohol

Company launches new format in the U.S. with new line of ready-to-drink cocktails

January 6, 2017

U.S. Food makers will now be able to use a ready-to-drink pouches for cocktails, with straw holes reminiscent of childhood juice boxes, but more grown up.

TECH FLASH

Packaging case study: Bosch creates wrapper for protein bars

Wilde Snacks works with Bosch Packaging Technology to create wrapper with a tight seal.

January 5, 2017

In order to leave a memorable impression on consumers and a good taste in their mouths, food brands must strive to create tasty, innovation and out-of-the-box products.

Beverage Packaging

How a vodka brand was convinced to use plastic bottles

Polish vodka brand Sobieski works with Greiner Packaging to create plastic Vodka bottles

Crystal Lindell

January 5, 2017

It may seem surprising to see vodka in a plastic bottle, but that’s exactly how the Polish vodka brand Sobieski is packaging its product.

Packaging

The future of plain packaging laws

Why food companies should care about plain packaging regulations

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2016

When someone buys a pack of cigarettes in some countries, the consumer doesn’t see the brand’s logo plastered across the front. Instead, he or she sees something called “plain packaging” that is meant to deter people from the buying the product.

Packaging

PTI launches two compartment snap-fit PET package

Perfect for cocktails, protein shakes and coffee

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2016

How many times have customers stood in the alcohol aisle wishing they could just get all the parts of a great cocktail in one bottle? Well, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) has good news!

Packaging

Swedish drinking yogurt switches to new carton bottle

Skånemejerier is first to use carton bottle from Tetra Pak

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2016

A Swedish company is changing how it packages drinking yogurt to something more environmentally sound.

PMMI

PMMI Report: Packaging machinery Shipments to reach $8.5B by 2020

More than half of the growth is expected to come from the food and beverage sector.

Casey Laughman

November 30, 2016

"Factors such as changing consumer habits, new regulations as well as general economic development are fueling this development,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI.

Glenroy launches premade inverted stand-up pouch

Glenroy Inc.’s newest packaging innovation is perfect for condiments, dressings, spreads, jams, sauces and even honey.

Crystal Lindell

November 16, 2016

The flexible packaging supplier is launching the first premade VersaPouch solution — an inverted stand-up pouch utilizing a patented closure developed by AptarGroup.

Packaging Resources’ new Schutte Clipp launched in the US market

Company hopes to offer alternatives to those looking for clips to seal baked goods.

Crystal Lindell

November 16, 2016

Packaging Resources Inc. is launchings it Schutte Clipp in the US market with hopes of offering an alternative to options for food manufacturers looking for ways to seal things like bread and potatoes.

Packaging

BillerudKorsnäs’ premium white cartonboard packaging is perfect for luxury brands

Backed by Carton Solutions Expertise, BillerudKorsnäs White empowers American brands

Crystal Lindell

November 16, 2016

Brand managers of top shelf liquors and champagne, fine chocolates, and other premium products have a powerful new tool to embolden shelf impact while raising sustainability scores: BillerudKorsnäs White.