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What to look for when choosing secondary packaging equipment

We highlight the benefits of certain secondary packaging machines and what they can do for manufacturers of dairy foods and beverages.

January 11, 2017

Secondary packaging is designed to protect not only the dairy product, but also the primary packaging, which is typically the packaging most visible to the consumer in retail displays.

PDC International FC-200 sanitary design shrink bander

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PDC International launches shrink banders for ‘sqround’ tubs

January 5, 2017

PDC International Corp. introduces a system for the precise application of tamper evident shrink bands to tapered and straight-wall tubs, like the “sqround” used for dairy products.

Rovema’s new continuous motion bagging machine

December 29, 2016

Rovema’s BVC 260 VFFS Bagging Machine, a continuous motion, dual-axis servo packaging machine, is capable of running up to 210 cycles per minute at a maximum forming width of 260 millimeters.

3-A SSI and the EHEDG work toward harmonization

3-A SSI and the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group work to align standards specified for food processing equipment.

Timothy Rugh

December 15, 2016

The subject of harmonizing and aligning standards specified for food processing equipment in the United States, with design criteria intended for European equipment, can be rather complex and abstract.

New labels, films and labelers fulfill packaging needs

December 12, 2016

Easy-to-peel lidding film; White shrink sleeve film provides light blocking; Conformable film for challenging bottle shapes; plus more!

Lighter is better for blow-molded bottles

Dairy processors of drinkable yogurts and other beverages seek to make bottles that weigh less. Other manufacturing concerns include reducing energy consumption.

December 8, 2016

Single-serve beverages, such as drinkable yogurts, meet consumers’ needs for portable snacks. Dairy processors can buy beverage bottles or produce their own on blow molding machines.

BPA's shelf-ready display for cheese, snacks

October 20, 2016

The BPA patented RSDcase is a shelf-ready display designed to erect, case pack and close like a standard RSC case.

Quest Industrial’s robotic, stainless steel pick & place system

October 18, 2016

Quest Industrial’s Quik Pick & Pack Plus is a new, fast, stainless steel robotic pick-and-place system.

New containers offer versatility, diverse size options

October 13, 2016

Packaging for ice cream and frozen desserts; Carton has a contemporary design; Various sizes in refrigerated beverage cartons

Rigid packaging bends to consumer trends

Packaging suppliers address trends such as clear containers, single-serve cups, lightweighting and bottles made from plant-based materials.

Hallie Forcinio

October 11, 2016

Rigid packaging is a staple in the dairy case, but what’s stocked today differs from what consumers put in their shopping carts a few years ago. Containers have been lightweighted, sometimes with the help of in-mold labels.