Hallie Forcinio

Food trends: US consumers crave portable nutrition bars

Survey: Majority of US, Canadian food workers go to work sick

October 19, 2015

With fears of lost wages and disappointing fellow employees hanging over their heads, a new survey by the Center for Research and Public Policy revealed more than half of workers in the food industry report going to work sick.

Packaging Line Innovation

Packaging line innovation: Reaching for higher efficiencies

Robotics, advanced machine controls, software and OEE are just a few of the tools that can boost productivity on packaging lines.

Hallie Forcinio

September 4, 2014

Food and beverage manufacturers continually seek packaging machinery designs and process improvements that cut costs and boost productivity.

Packaging

Printed magnet recloses gum pack

An inline coating process, developed by ASG, applies the magnetic strip to the paperboard to create a secure reclosure mechanism.

Hallie Forcinio

June 10, 2013

The stick gum from Mondelēz International(formerly Kraft) is expected to complete its global rollout by the end of 2013.

Packaging

Labeler boosts productivity

The largest sauerkraut producer in the world relies on flexible equipment that handles frequent changeovers with minimal downtime.

Hallie Forcinio

June 10, 2013

When a labeler could no longer meet production requirements, company personnel began looking for a replacement that could handle frequent changeovers and multiple size and material changes.

Packaging

Recycling Assistance

Standardized label helps consumers recycle packaging

Hallie Forcinio

June 6, 2013

Nearly all packages will carry a How2Recycle Label by 2016 if the developer of the labeling system achieves its goal.

Packaging

Clear packaging shows off snack bar

A new flavor helped inspire a transition from opaque to clear film packaging.

Hallie Forcinio

April 9, 2013

A new flavor, coconut chocolate dipped mixed nuts, helped inspire thinkThin, Los Angeles, CA, to transition from opaque to clear film packaging so consumers could see the natural ingredients in its Crunch bars.

Packaging

On edge beverages

A functional beverage deserves an equally functional package.

Hallie Forcinio

April 9, 2013

A functional beverage deserves an equally functional package like the Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge carton SunOpta Inc. chose for the launch of its Sunrich Naturals brand SoL Sunflower Beverage.

Packaging

Prize-winning packs

Microwaveable bacon package wins Product of the Year Award.

Hallie Forcinio

April 9, 2013

A microwaveable, susceptor-equipped bacon package for Embotits Espina, a 102-year-old maker of cold cuts headquartered in Vic, Spain, earned the Product of the Year Award.