dairy packaging

Dairy processors catch the packaging wave

A growing array of packaging technologies and materials is helping to make dairy products more appealing, but leveraging the ideal options can be challenging.

Richard Mitchell

July 22, 2021

The dairy packaging sector is becoming an increasingly active center of innovation. Growing shopper interest in sustainability, along with changing eating habits, is resulting in the steady development of more eco-friendly designs and packaging in a wider array of shapes and sizes.

Increase efficiency and safety from dairy farm, to plant, to shelf

The layout of a dairy processing facility, product packaging and other parts in the process heavily contribute to producing dairy products safely and efficiently.

Mark Galbraith

July 14, 2021

Did you know that American dairy exports have surged internationally? However, the increasing demand for dairy products still outweighs the rate of production.

Pack Expo Las Vegas to return live

The event will take place Sept. 27-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

July 12, 2021

Pack Expo Las Vegas (along with Healthcare Packaging Expo) will make its live return Sept. 27-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

How to solve the dairy packaging puzzle

Dairy processors seeking to leverage the most potent packaging for their unique circumstances must sort through an expanding array of alternatives.

Richard Mitchell

February 1, 2021

Selecting the optimal packaging for their specific products and operating infrastructures can be an onerous endeavor for dairy processors. Companies seeking to maximize product quality, operating efficiencies and revenues must sort through a growing plethora of rigid and flexible options that consist of varying materials and elements.

Case Study

New packaging line at O-At-Ka Milk Products boosts production of RTD beverages

A fresh approach to automation is moving this dairy products copacker to greater flexibility, productivity and growth.

William L. Schreiber

January 27, 2021

For more than 60 years, Batavia, N.Y.-based O-At-Ka Milk Products has co-packed dairy-based products. One of O-At-Ka's bright spots has been the growing demand for co-packed ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages such as milk-based coffees, teas, energy drinks, nutritional offerings and ethnic selections.

Edge computing promotes operational excellence, resilience in dairy packaging

It offers dairy manufacturers a single solution to address several operational challenges.

Aric Prost

January 20, 2021

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has led to significant changes in business operations, supply chains and consumer behavior.

Dairy packaging keeps pace with the times

Greater demand for dairy packaging that is more visually appealing, sustainable and functional is triggering the launch of new designs.

Richard Mitchell

August 11, 2020

The dairy packaging sector is breaking out of its doldrums. While packaging has been historically slow to evolve, greater shopper interest in convenience and sustainability, and a sharper focus by brands on product appearance and freshness, are changing the landscape.

Innova Market Insights Top 5 Packaging Trends

Successfully communicating sustainability leads top packaging trends

Innova Market Insights notes that consumer expectations around sustainability are higher than ever.

June 10, 2020

Clearly and successfully communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments in food and drinks packaging.

Flexible packaging adds functionality

Stronger market interest in convenience and the environment is triggering the development of more functional flexible packaging designs

Richard Mitchell

April 17, 2020

Flexible packaging is living up to its name. As convenience and sustainability become increasingly important to consumers, packaging suppliers are responding with more malleable designs.

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.