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Califia Farms packaging is ergonomic and fully recyclable

Lighten up with dairy alternatives

The sky’s the limit as non-dairy products take over the dairy aisle.

Kristen Kazarian

January 10, 2017

Changing lifestyles and health needs have led to the expansion of the dairy category.

Tetra Pak's Enviro Aseptic carton bottle for dairy and dairy alternatives

Materials Technology: Aseptic packaging

Aseptic packaging offers a longer, stronger shelf life

It’s time to free the fridge, with aseptic packaging.

Kristen Kazarian

September 15, 2016

Aseptic packaging is designed to protect liquid foods from production all the way to the consumer, while not affecting taste or texture.

Fresh strawberries packaged in a silk fibroin coating

Materials Technology: Bio-based Materials

The year of bio-based packaging

Sustainable living is growing and with it, interest in going beyond recycling.

Kristen Kazarian

August 15, 2016

Bio-based packaging materials offer great opportunity for food and beverage companies.

Machinery Technology: Dairy filling & closing

Filling and closing the dairy packaging industry

These machines must be fast, sanitary and flexible.

Liz Cuneo

February 10, 2015

Late last year Tetra Pak (tetrapak.com) released its seventh Dairy Index. The report reveals that global demand for milk is set to surge by 36% in the next decade, largely due to population growth, rising prosperity and urbanization in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Market Trends: Prepared Foods

Prepared foods take the guesswork out of mealtime

Liz Cuneo

January 13, 2015

You’ve heard it before, today’s consumer wants convenience, convenience and more convenience.

Kohana perks up retail shelves with ready-to-drink cold brew coffee

January 8, 2015

Whether you’re headed to the gym, seeking inspiration at your desk, or ready to kick off an epic adventure, Kohana Coffee’s new ready-to-drink Cold Brew Coffees provide a healthy, natural energy boost that has, until now, been missing from the grab-and-go landscape.

Chili launches in pouch packaging

Progresso creates new chili

August 6, 2014

Offering a unique twist on classic chili flavors, Progresso takes the time out of preparing homemade chili which can take hours.

Market Trends: Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Primal instincts

Protein packaged goods make hunting and gathering more convenient than ever.

Rebecca Eve Schweitzer

July 14, 2014

High-protein diets like Paleo and the Primal Diet are trending.

Industry-first shelf-stable egg breakfasts launch

June 26, 2014

Although 84% of Americans believe that eating breakfast is an essential part of their morning routine, 56% skip it several times a week or more.

Food waste prevention: How canned food helps address a global problem

Hella Gourven

May 14, 2013

The international community agrees: food waste is a problem of global proportion. The widespread inefficiencies caused by food waste highlight the need for packaging that prevents spoilage and extends shelf life, while still protecting the flavor and quality that consumers count on and providing the convenience they need. The metal can is an ideal format to help brands achieve these goals, proving its value as a waste prevention tool.