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Coca-Cola Canada Kicks Off Year of Innovation with New Mini Bottle

The new 'mini' package size kicks off a massive year of innovation for Coca-Cola in Canada, that will introduce more than 20 new beverages across the company’s portfolio, including low- and no-calorie drinks, bold flavors and soda water beverages.

The XpressBulk Milk Delivery System is comprised of a dolly, removable handle and four plastic contoured trays.

ProFood Tech 2019 Product Announcement: XpressBulk Milk Delivery System

At ProFood Tech 2019, ORBIS Corporation is introducing the XpressBulk Milk Delivery System for the transport of fluid milk from the truck to the retail cooler with only one touch.

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Reel-y? New Beer Can Double as Motion Picture Film Developer

Kodak says a new beer hitting the market can be used to develop its Super 8 movie film. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Delaware created its SuperEIGHT beer after a conversation with people at Kodak, the upstate New York technology company most famous for its photographic roots.

Food manufacturers are turning to innovative packaging solutions, such as ultra high-definition flexographic printing.

Ultra High-Def Flexo Printing Makes Impact on Store Shelves

Food companies face a heated, aisle-by-aisle battle for consumer attention. New tools like ultra high-def flexo can help them rise to the challenge.

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Ghirardelli, Russell Stover Fined Over Chocolate Packaging

Ghirardelli and Russell Stover have agreed to pay $750,000 in fines after prosecutors in California said they offered a little chocolate in a lot of wrapping.

Nestle Accelerates Action to Tackle Plastic Waste

Nestle on Tuesday laid out its broader vision to achieve a waste-free future and announced a series of specific actions towards meeting its April 2018 commitment to make 100 percent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, with a particular focus on avoiding plastic-waste.

Nestle Waters North America Will Achieve 25 Percent Recycled Plastic in its Packaging by 2021

The company plans to continue expanding its use of recycled materials in the coming years, further setting an ambition to reach 50 percent recycled plastic by 2025.

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ProVantage Powerflute

The latest addition to Mondi’s containerboard portfolio — ProVantage Powerflute — provides excellent moisture resistance and ensures more reliable packaging performance.

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Peel Pak

Peel Pak is a unique bag for packing dry dairy and related food products in cleanroom environments.

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Stop Compensating for Waste on the Packaging Line

Waste is inevitable on the packaging line. So how can you identify and eliminate the root cause of waste in your packaging line?

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PACK EXPO International 2018 Product Review: Tray Packaging Solution

Signode Industrial Group introduced a unique tray packaging solution at PACK EXPO International 2018 in October.

Nestle Steps Up Efforts in Addressing Plastics Waste and Pollution

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider said, 'This Global Commitment is a step-change we urgently need in order to move from a linear to a circular economy. We want to act and lead by example. We will do our part to ensure that none of our packaging, including plastics, ends up in the natural environment.'

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PepsiCo Announces New Packaging Goal for 25% Recycled Plastic Content by 2025

The global food and beverage leader expands on its sustainable packaging vision and Performance with Purpose 2025 Agenda with an ambitious new global goal.

PMMI: Increased Investment in Automation Benefits Consumer Packaged Goods Companies

A new PMMI survey reveals that big data analytics and collaborative robots are seen as potential game-changers.