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The versatility of flexible packaging for dairy products

There is more flexible packaging in the dairy case these days as manufacturers turn to versatile plastic pouches.

February 15, 2017

As demand for dairy snacks, single servings and customized products grows, pouch packaging captures a greater share of the dairy case.

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

Packaging machinery

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.