Beverage Packaging

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Consumer focus on wellness, environmental impact and macroeconomic factors such as the growth of the middle class creating more disposable income are shaping the global packaging market, said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Flexible packaging is everywhere and pouch users know of their benefits. They’re easy to hold, carry, store, pour from, snack from and scoop from. While there are already so many innovations in the segment, there may be just as much opportunity.

For the first time ever, I had the privilege of attending the Craft Brewers Conference last month in Washington, D.C. and got a behind-the-scenes look at craft brewing, the people behind the segment, and the businesses that are involved in the processing and packaging of this popular drink.

Many craft brewers take circuitous career routes. Cory King, owner of Maplewood, Missouri’s Side Project Brewing, is no exception.

AstraPouch® introduces the first-ever flexible-packaging growler, Perfect for coffee shops, wine bars and tasting rooms, the 1.5L To Go Pouch features sturdy construction, recyclable materials and a high quality tap dispenser.

 

PDC International Corporation introduces the 90CX-ER Shrinksealer for the fast, continuous application of tamper evident seals and shrink sleeve neck labels in OTC pharma, spirits, food and beverage. 

What is it that actually gets the attention of today’s consumer and convinces them to grab an item off the shelf?