Private labels are booming
30 October, 2009
The supermarkets don’t just want to sell groceries. They also want to sell the groceries as their own. A recent analysis from the Nielsen Company shows a large increase in the number of private labels in the grocery sector.
Coca-Cola Company embraces front of product energy info
30 October, 2009
The Coca-Cola Company has announced global plans to include energy information (calories, kilocalories, kilojoules) per serving on the front of nearly all product packages in a move to increase consumers’ awareness about the energy content of its beverages.
Powder filler helps clean up
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Australian Filling & Packaging Machines
Eco Tech, manufacturer of ecologically sound cleaning products, has installed its third AFPM Powder Filler in three years.
GI symbol revamp
30 October, 2009
The launch of the new-look GI Symbol makes selecting healthy foods and beverages even easier for consumers.
Sanitary inspection systems
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Walls Machinery Pty Ltd
Anritsu has introduced several new product inspection solutions, including a high-accuracy model and a sanitary X-ray system. The high-accuracy model X-ray provides improved contaminant detection accuracy.
Simply shake, tear and shoot
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Amcor Global
Kerry Foods, a major supplier of chilled foods across Ireland and the UK, has chosen Amcor Stickpack for its recently launched Cheestrings Shots, a new product development that adds variety to the popular Cheestrings.
Inspection system for cans
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Russell Technologies
Applied Vision Corporation has signed on to provide inspection systems for 11 new can manufacturing plants in 10 countries. Each new plant will install multiple Applied Vision systems to inspect everything from the quality of ends to decoration accuracy. Major can manufacturers, including CanPack, Crown, Impress and Rexam, are among the backers of the new projects located across the globe in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Fresh ’n Fruity lids for yoghurt
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Chadwicks
New Zealand’s number one yoghurt brand Fresh ’n Fruity has been given a fresh new look with lids supplied by Chadwicks.
Noodles get up and Go!
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Chadwicks
The Go! Noodle brand from Symington’s in the UK is aimed at young consumers and features a series of eye-catching, colourful designs.
Safeguarding Nestlé coffee capsules
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Selpak Automation Pty Ltd
The market for individual coffee portions is booming. According to a report by the German Coffee Association, the share of overall coffee consumption made up by individual portions has increased tenfold in the last five years.
Multilayer films for food contact
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Cardia Bioplastics
Cardia Bioplastics has released the Cardia Biohybrid-based range of films that comply with the European Commission standard 2002/72 EC for food contact.
Lid cutting tool
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Chadwicks
Chadwicks tool bank now includes more than 400 cutting tools so the company can offer a multitude of uniquely shaped heat seal pre-cut lids.
Induction cap sealer
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Splatt Engineering Group
The Enercon Industries Super Seal Touch induction cap sealer offers increased sealing speeds, a completely reengineered cap inspection system, an intuitively designed touch-screen interface, simplified set-up and operation, and a host of capabilities for internal monitoring and remote network communications.
Cold and aseptic fill closures
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Amcor Global
Silgan White Cap Europe/Asia has introduced a new closure into its advanced Plastic-Twist range. The 38 mm CVT Plasti-Twist has been designed for cold and aseptic fill applications such as juices, health drinks, iced tea, fresh milk and milk drinks.
Eco-friendly slider
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Zip-Pak Pty Ltd
The Zip-Pak Slider Advantage is a smaller slider solution designed with less material to reduce manufacturing costs and decrease a package’s environmental footprint.
