Cans & bottles - Articles - Page 32

Mars Petcare Partners with Terracycle on Recycling Program

November 30, 2018

Mars, the global food conglomerate behind pet food brands such as Whiskas, Cesar and Pedigree, has just announced a new partnership with Terracycle to enable pet food packaging to be recycled.

Single-Origin Tea Makes a Colorful Statement

November 30, 2018

Bangladeshi tea brand Teatulia, with leaves sourced from a single garden in Tetulia, Bangladesh, has launched in the U.K. with a new brand identity by Here Design.

Returnable Bottle Ink Enables Glass Bottle Reuse

November 28, 2018

Linx Printing Technologies has launched a returnable Linx Black bottling ink to enable the reuse of glass bottles used in the drinks industry.

Strong Name with Delicate Design for Cider Brand

November 28, 2018

Strongbow Blossom Rosé Sparkling Apple Cider, for Carlton & United Breweries (part of the AB InBev family), aims to bring growth and inject excitement back into the cider category.

Drones Added to Filling Lines Help Reduce Bottle Breakage

November 27, 2018

With its recent acquisition of a significant share in Canada-based Smart Skin Technologies, German glass packaging manufacturer Schott aims to leverage drone technology to raise packaging quality and reduce breakage on filling lines.

Crown Lands Quality Excellence Award from SC Johnson

November 20, 2018

SC Johnson recognized Crown Holdings Inc., a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, as one of the highest-performing suppliers at the brand’s fourth annual Top Supplier Awards ceremony.

Fruit-Infused Bottled Water Uses Minimalist Design

November 19, 2018

Australasian drinks company Frucor Suntory has developed True Water, a new range of premium fruit-infused water with design by drinks specialist design agency Denomination.

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Materials Technology: Labels

The Intelligence Behind Smart Labels

Labeling technology connects brands and consumers for an enriched experience before, during and after purchase

Kristen Kazarian

November 14, 2018

Smart labels allow retailers and brands to engage directly with consumers, and with manufacturers to track inventory through the supply chain — which, in turn, provides consumers with the transparency and convenience they desire in packaging.

Co-Packing: Go Beyond Packaging

Contract packers offer an all-around service as an extension of the customer’s workforce.

Rainer Schindler

November 13, 2018

Many companies outsource the filling and packing of their products to specialized service providers. While the profile of such a contract packer was previously limited to packaging alone, nowadays companies look for experts who can supply an all-in-one service.

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Machinery Technology: Conveying

Matching Conveyors with Applications

Follow these tips for a clear path to the best return on investment

Stacy Johnson

November 12, 2018

How much do you really know about conveyors? When it comes to specifying a conveyor system to be integrated into a new project, do you know the right questions to ask up front?