With many driving factors, aseptic packaging is becoming an increasing popular packaging format, spurring growth and providing packaging manufacturers with numerous market opportunities.
In order to foster sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices throughout the country, the USDA is extending a program that encourages the use of plant-based materials for various food manufacturing practices.
With a growing awareness about the environmental impacts of packaging, Coca-Cola’s continued efforts toward sustainable packaging have culminated in the creation of the PlantBottle.
Liquid packaging cartons are used for a variety of products — water, dairy, juices, and soft drinks — and with consumers showing a growing preference for convenience products, this packaging format is expected to experience increased demand in the coming years.
Food and beverage manufacturers are under continuous pressure to adapt to changing consumer demands while keep costs down and efficiency up. By exploring automated solutions for various parts of production, food makers can achieve greater flexibility, strengthen brand appeal, and improve profit margins.
With FSMA’s final deadlines looming on the horizon, there is no better time than right now for food and beverage manufacturers to enhance plant safety and protect against high costs incurred by food safety issues.
Thanks to its improved toughness, durability, and processing efficiency, a new bioplastic may soon be making its mark in the packaging industry. It may even allow manufacturers flexibility and efficiency not previously afforded through traditional bioplastics.
As consumers become increasingly concerned with health and convenience, consumption of bottled water has steadily grown and is expected to outdistance all other packaged beverages by 2016/
Shelf-life is an important indicator of how well a product’s packaging performs. Creating packaging that has barriers against moisture, oxygen, and contaminants is a critical step toward building a quality product line.
As the global population ages, the demand for products designed for older consumers is increasing, and beverage manufacturers are developing functional beverages and easy-use packaging to meet these growing needs
The rising demand for food and beverage products enabled and improved by HPP is creating opportunities for the global HPP market, but high costs compared to alternative-processing methods are creating some challenges
As in many industry sectors, players in the beverage market are always looking for the latest and greatest ways to differentiate products. These innovations often occur in packaging — where they are most readily seen and experienced by consumers
The development of a new bottle-forming and filling technology could revolutionize the industry, cutting costs and increasing efficiency by using liquid in the forming process, rather than compressed air.
Driven by shifting preferences and the on-going hunt for alternative packaging methods and materials, the beverage packaging market is expected to show healthy growth in the coming years and into 2018
In order to offer customized labels, improved production efficiency, cost-savings, and waste reduction, a new line of printers has been designed, offering an effective labelling solution for winemakers
