Food & Beverage Packaging

Tesco trials packaging that doubles shelf life of produce
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 16, 2012
Tesco is testing the new packaging in the U.K. on its Jersey Royal Pearl potatoes and says that, if the trials prove successful, it will look at extending the packaging across more of its produce. More
Candy brands launch sweet pouch packaging
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 15, 2012
Confection maker Promotion in Motion has launched a number of sweets in stand-up pouches, increasing the edibles' shelf presence. More
Kellogg's refreshes packaging, website
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 15, 2012
The 106-year-old manufacturer of cereals and other breakfast goodies is looking to engage customers and highlight its Olympic team sponsorship. More
PACKAGING BRIEFS Tuesday, May 15
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 15, 2012
People, events, awards and ideas impacting the packaging industry. More
Microwave popcorn papers
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 15, 2012
ProPly (bleached) and Eco Select (unbleached) premium microwaveable popcorn bag papers are designed to offer food packaging firms functionality, appearance and sustainability advantages. More
Product and packaging can create brand harmony
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 14, 2012
Today's consumers want their foods to be as pure and unprocessed as they can possibly be. Minimalist package designs attract the consumer's attention and are able to convey the vital first impression of the food or beverage inside the package. And they persuade the consumer to buy the product. More
UK retailer keeping tomatoes fresh longer
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 13, 2012
UK retailer Tesco's tomatoes will now stay fresher for longer. Fruit naturally ripens in the presence of ethylene gas. Controlling this process is vital for the fresh produce industry to minimize the waste, cost and disappointment caused by premature ripening in the supply chain.

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Lack of traceability can damage product integrity
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 13, 2012
With the growing number of product recalls, industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer goods, have all been under intense scrutiny like never before. People want to know where their food originated and are demanding a safer drug supply chain. More
Packaging changes having big impact at Walmart
John Kalkowski, Editorial Director, May 11, 2012
At Walmart's annual Sustainability Expo, representatives of the retailing giant and its suppliers relate how minor packaging changes are affecting areas such as material usage and transportation costs.

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Starbucks, ConAgra tackle packaging sustainability at TAPPI 2012
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 11, 2012
Plastics Today senior editor Heather Caliendo covered the Seattle event and gained insights from company leaders about initiatives and challenges. More
Pepsi unveils aluminum bottle
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 11, 2012
The beverage giant has relaunched Pepsi Twist in a Fusion aluminum bottle, produced by Rexam. More
DuPont Awards celebrate packaging innovation, sustainability and cost/waste reduction
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 11, 2012
Heinz, Kraft, Pepperidge Farms, Cadbury, Unilever and other top brands took home top honors in the 24th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. More
Cook-in bag
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 11, 2012
The Si-bag is a cook-in bag that, according to the manufacturer, which allows the flavors of food to be sealed in for simple, tasty cooking. More
Budweiser shows patriotic colors in summer packaging
John Kalkowski, May 10, 2012
For the first time in many years, the iconic Budweiser bottle will see a major makeover - special red, white and blue packaging for a limited window this summer. More
Produce supplier launches new packaging for summer promo
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 10, 2012
Produce supplier Tanimura & Antle is gearing up for salad season with new packaging and promotions designed to drive sales and meet market demands from trade and consumer audiences.

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Event gives a taste of candy packaging trends
Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 9, 2012
The Sweets and Snacks Expo—taking place this week in Chicago—is offering attendees a glimpse of what's ahead in the candy and snacks industry, including new and innovative packaging. More
New Tropicana multi-serve PET bottle is easy to open and pour
Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
The extrusion blow molded handleware container is also fully compatible with the current PET recycling infrastructure. More
Execs to provide insights into 'front burner' supply chain issues
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
Executives from Darden Restaurants, eBay, McKesson Corp. and Peapod.com will take the stage in a keynote session June 5, 2012, at the annual GS1 Connect conference, hosted by GS1 US. More
Craft brewers can buy small quantities of glass bottles online
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
Verallia North America has set up the first web site to offer online sales by the pallet load (instead of truck loads) direct from the manufacturer. More
Food shows agree to co-locate in 2013
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
The Food Processing Suppliers Assn. (FPSA) and the Intl. Dairy Foods Assn. (IDFA) have signed an agreement to co-locate Process Expo and the Intl. Dairy Show in Chicago, beginning in 2013. More