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Wild Flavors develops mint beverage capabilities

December 17, 2012

Wild Flavors Inc. utilizes their extensive portfolio of mint flavors in the development of invigorating mint beverages.

3M expanded its portfolio of Scotch Recycled Corrugate Tapes

December 16, 2012

3M expanded its portfolio of Scotch Recycled Corrugate Tapes, creating tape able to tackle the wide range of corrugate in the marketplace in a cost-effective manner.

B & H Labeling Systems introduces a patent-pending extrusion glue system

December 15, 2012

B & H Labeling Systems introduced a patent-pending extrusion glue system said to be the first fully automatic, recipe-driven hot melt applicator for roll-fed labeling.

Take a holistic view of blow-molding

Dairy processors should look at more than the equipment itself. Suppliers can provide guidance on package design, testing, marketing and continuous improvement.

James Carper

December 15, 2012

A U.S. dairy processor that had been blow-molding containers for drinkable yogurts decided to source them from a custom molder. But the drinks proved to be so popular, that the supply chain was stressed. The processor returned to in-house blow-molding of the 7-ounce and 32-ounce containers.

How cultured dairy products can have a long shelf life and a clean label

Your cultured dairy products can have a long shelf life and a clean label. Lactic acid bacteria will produce compounds that have antimicrobial activity against bacteria, yeasts and molds.

Phillip S. Tong

December 15, 2012

When consumers grow interested in what is in their food, they read product labels. And when shoppers read product labels that include potassium sorbate, nisin, maltodextrins, carrageenan, sodium benzoate and so on, they put your product back on the shelf.

Supplier news

LMI Packaging hires new VP of operations and director engineering/business development

December 15, 2012

LMI Packaging Solutions Inc. announced the hiring of Kevin Meyer, as its new vice president of operations and Fred Rose, director of engineering and business development.

Eagle Product Inspection created the Pack 400 HC X-ray inspection system

December 14, 2012

Eagle Product Inspection created the Pack 400 HC X-ray inspection system

Natural cheese slices its way to the top

Natural cheese sales and units continue to rise, especially in the grated and slice segments, while processed cheese products struggle.

Sarah M. Kennedy

December 14, 2012

In the cheese aisle, it seems consumers are still reaching for that natural slice, chunk or shredded cheese option versus their processed cousins. With consumers becoming more health-conscious every day and more informed about their food, the natural cheese category continues to dominate.

10 Questions to Ask When Considering the Transition to Form-Fill-Seal for Dairy Products

December 13, 2012

The future looks bright for yogurt makers. According to Mintel’s December 2011 report on yogurt and yogurt drinks, the market will grow by 49% to reach $9.5 billion in 2016. U.S. sales shot up from $4.7 billion in 2006, to $5.5 billion in 2009, to an estimated $6.4 billion in 2011, with refrigerated yogurt—premium Greek-style yogurt in particular—leading the way.