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    Home » Authors » Hallie Forcinio

    Hallie Forcinio

    A veteran observer of the packaging industry, Hallie Forcinio frequently writes about new packaging technologies, equipment and environmental issues. 

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    Sustainability ranks as top packaging concern

    Sustainability ranks as top packaging concern

    Other trends focus on food safety, consumer convenience, shelf impact and packaging line flexibility
    Hallie Forcinio
    August 20, 2019
    Sustainability touches every aspect of the dairy industry. Consumer demand for more environmentally friendly products is a driving force, prompting changes to packaging materials that are more easily recycled, contain recycled content, are source-reduced and/or are derived from renewable sources.
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    Flexible packaging is a success

    Flexible packaging is a success

    Flexible packaging continues to capture market share in the dairy case
    Hallie Forcinio
    March 20, 2019
    It's no surprise we're seeing more flexible packaging in the dairy case. Its many positive attributes make a persuasive argument in favor of the format.
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    Dairy packaging sees healthy growth

    Dairy packaging sees healthy growth

    Packaging innovations address shelf life, sustainability and more.
    Hallie Forcinio
    August 8, 2018
    The global market for dairy product packaging is experiencing healthy growth. It's projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% through 2027, with gains led by milk and yogurt products, according to a report from Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.
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    Flexible packaging captures market share

    Flexible packaging captures market share

    Growth drives advances in machinery, materials and package design.
    Hallie Forcinio
    March 13, 2018

    The use of flexible packaging continues to grow, thanks to the format's light weight, shelf impact and more. And with that growth come advances that are bringing new benefits to dairy processors.


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    Rigid containers get a modern twist

    Rigid containers get a modern twist

    New offerings boost shelf impact, sustainability and convenience
    Hallie Forcinio
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    Kathie Canning
    February 13, 2018

    Dairies and cheesemakers often choose rigid containers to set products apart from the competition and meet sustainability targets. And new rigid container offerings can help dairy processors enhance shelf impact, sustainability and convenience.


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    Rigid packaging blends the old with the new

    Rigid packaging blends the old with the new

    Distinctive shapes and dispensing functions catch consumers’ attention.
    Hallie Forcinio
    October 13, 2017

    Distinctively shaped rigid packaging commands attention at retail. But distinctive shapes also can add functionality or project a certain desired image.


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    Sustainable packaging options for dairy foods continues to improve

    Sustainable packaging options for dairy foods continues to improve

    Demand increases for renewable content and recycled content for milk cartons, yogurt cups and other dairy foods and beverages.
    Hallie Forcinio
    September 15, 2017

    Sustainable dairy packaging is nothing new. Lightweighting, or source reduction, remains an ongoing process. Container wall thickness is reduced and flexible structures are down-gauged. Source reduction not only conserves resources, but also cuts costs and carbon footprint.


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    Flexible packaging boosts sales

    Flexible packaging boosts sales

    Consumers like packaging that is easy to open and reseal.
    Hallie Forcinio
    August 7, 2017

    Although bottles, cartons and tubs are widely used, flexible plastic packaging dominates in the global dairy industry. With a market share of more than 27%, it owns a larger share than rigid plastic, paper/paperboard, glass or metal packaging, according to Global Dairy Packaging Market 2016-2020, a report from London-based Technavio.


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    In-mold labels lick ice cream problems

    Froneri Brazil uses an injection-molded cup and a reclosable polypropylene lid. New Orleans Famous Sno-Balls to Go chooses an IML package for better print quality.
    Hallie Forcinio
    July 10, 2017

    New packages for ice cream win awards from the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation and the In-Mold Labeling and Decorating Association.


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    Shelf life and shelf impact drive dairy packaging

    Shelf life and shelf impact drive dairy packaging

    Two other factors garnering attention from brand marketers are convenience and sustainability. Here’s a look at innovative packaging, including aseptic containers and in-mold labels.
    Hallie Forcinio
    June 8, 2017

    Maximizing product protection, freshness, convenience and shelf appeal govern packaging decisions about dairy foods. These goals are driving interest in aseptic filling, in-mold labeling, single-serving sizes and functional features.


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