Published: Aug 23, 2013

Standard-Knapp, Portland, Conn., debuted Versatron Case Packer with lowering head module, ideal for gentle, positive handling of product and partitionlessStandard Knapp lowering head packing of products made with glass, aluminum, PET, or other materials.

Published: Aug 23, 2013

Canada wants the World Trade Organization to appoint a compliance panel for the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rule.

Published: Aug 22, 2013

The installation of five multihead weighers from Ishida Europe has helped to triple throughput at Ansolive, a leading European supplier and distributor of olives and Mediterranean products.

Published: Aug 20, 2013

Walkers is launching its biggest ever on-pack promotion to reinforce the use of home grown ingredients across its core range.

Published: Aug 20, 2013

As the competition for shelf space in the grocery store intensifies, produce and packaging companies are trying harder to lure consumers with new and attractive containers.

Published: Aug 20, 2013

Kendall Packaging, Mequon, Wis., purchased a new EcoPure solvent reclaim unit to help with waste generated by its 10-color W&H Miraflex press.

Published: Aug 16, 2013

Sustainability is increasingly important and with Government legislation to lower carbon footprints, fresh produce suppliers and distributors are looking for ways to improve on both these points.

Published: Aug 16, 2013

Atlas Copco presented its latest innovations—oil-sealed vacuum pump systems.

Published: Aug 14, 2013

LINPAC Packaging worked in partnership with G. Mondini S.p.A. and Bemis Co., Inc., to create Booths VSP traysa pack that combines the extended shelf life benefits of vacuum skin film technologies.

Published: Aug 14, 2013

Fresherized Foods introduced a new peel-and-serve tray packaging, created in Wholly Guac peel and seal trayresponse to customer requests for a more easy-open packaging.

Published: Aug 14, 2013

UK-based Jon Thorner’s has selected design agency 3monkey Design to create new packaging for the Jon Thorner’s product range.

Published: Aug 13, 2013

Online retailer Ocado has teamed up with Coca-Cola to offer customers the option of ordering individually-named Coke bottles online to be delivered with their shopping.

Published: Aug 12, 2013

Germany-based specialty chemicals group ALTANA acquired the specialty coatings business of Henkel, Canada.

Published: Aug 12, 2013

Pearson Packaging Systems, Spokane, Wash., introduced the new CE35-UG compact fully-automatic case erector.

Published: Aug 09, 2013

UK-based Pork Farms has teamed up with Sheffield Hallam University-based consultancy Design Futures to create packaging for its new product Dippy Egg.

Published: Aug 07, 2013

Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated has reported net sales of $812.5m in the first half (H1) of 2013 compared to net sales of $807.9m during the same period in 2012.

Published: Aug 07, 2013

Solvent developed a clip label with a special fastening to the tapering handle. It's a snug fit, unlikely to fall off and wont damage the aubergine.

Published: Aug 07, 2013

UK retailer the Co-operative Group is to relaunch its current private label range in a bid to boost sales.

Published: Aug 06, 2013

British fruit juice supplier Cawston Press has replaced the packaging of its juice impulse cartons from the 250ml packs with straws to resealable 330ml Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton.

Published: Aug 06, 2013

Rawlings, a British independent glass packaging specialist, has developed a new light weight glass bottle – Ethical Glass – for UK-based bottled water maker Belu.