Stew Leonard’s, a Norwalk, Conn.-based grocery chain, partnered with branding firm Little Big Brands, White Plains, N.Y., to unveil a fresh new look for its milk portfolio.
Advanced in-mold label thermoforming (IML-T) from RPC Bebo Plastik, Europe, combined with the company’s in-house Bebo Print lid printing technology, helps enhance the on-shelf presence of Kremgo cream cheeses from Tine SA, Norway.
Reser’s also removed high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and artificial flavors across the entire American Classics deli salad product line.
May 18, 2017
Reser’s, Beaverton, Ore., introduced two new products to its line of refrigerated deli salads.
With more than 20 deli meat SKUs in the Metro Deli line, the Sealed Air food care team set out to deliver an innovative packaging solution that would meet the needs of each individual product and size.
This study showed that most of the containers in the same-size range (with widely-differing geometry) have similar weights, barring a few outliers.
May 11, 2017
To help understand which attributes make containers easier or harder to dispense, PTI tracked the force needed to dispense, along with the amount dispensed per millimeter of indentation, for a variety of 20- to 25-ounce containers in different product categories.
Sustainability is now a fast-growing and vitally important area of concern for packaging and addresses economic, environmental and social objectives, according to the study.
May 8, 2017
Data from Smithers Pira, UK, forecast steady growth across the packaging industry – pushing a market valued at $839 billion in 2015 to expand at 3.5% year-on-year and reach a total value of $997 billion in 2020.
Survey respondents anticipate that the greatest area for market expansion is in the fast-casual sector due to its continued popularity and ability to adapt to an evolving consumer.
May 2, 2017
A new survey by the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), Falls Church, Va., revealed strong industry growth and sales in 2016 and expected volume growth and profit expansion in 2017.
Uncle Matt’s Organic, Clermont, Fla., announced new packaging for its line of 12-ounce organic juices and debuted a new 28-ounce sleek companion geared toward smaller households.
Label Insight study reveals 67% of consumers find it challenging to meet their dietary needs by reading a food label.
March 28, 2017
Today's consumers are more concerned than ever before about the foods they eat, yet they struggle to find the nutrition information needed to make informed purchasing decisions.