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Sustainable Innovations in cheese packaging

Innovations in bioplastics using dairy waste can make packaging that is biodegradable.

John A. Lucey Ph.D., Director, Center for Dairy Research

April 21, 2023

Packaging is essential to maintaining and protecting the quality of the cheese product as well as attracting the eye of consumers. The Center for Dairy Research is investigating methods to produce bioplastics from dairy waste and looking into producing pure lactic acid, a renewable and biodegradable bioplastic, from the biofermentation of cheese whey.

Dairies need to offer foods in snack-size packages

A survey finds that millennials want fresh, healthy, prepared and portable food. Dairy processors can support their supermarket customers by offering these options and formats.

October 5, 2016

A nationwide survey of more than 1,800 shoppers by the Private Label Manufacturers Association reveals that millennials love food but want food done their way.

Selecting the right dairy packaging materials

When it comes to dairy packaging, dairy processors need to focus on sustainability and product freshness.

Maria Ferrante

June 15, 2016

Sustainability and product freshness are key factors in selecting the right packaging materials to not only protect dairy products but also control costs and improve consumer experience. Dairy processors need to keep in mind the role packaging plays in these key consumer demands.

New plastic, paper packaging solution from Coveris

October 26, 2014

DuoSmart combines the advantages of both plastic and paper, presenting a functional, secure and highly decorative packaging solution by Coveris.

Packaging

Dean’s, Land O Lakes introduces new innovative packaging for cottage cheese, sour cream

February 13, 2014

A new curved bottom container is the focus of a packaging redesign for Dean Foods and Land O Lakes cultured products.

BWAY Corp. introduces Tri-Seal gasketless openhead plastic pail cover

December 19, 2012

The Tri-Seal gasketless openhead plastic pail cover from BWAY Corp. produces a watertight/airtight seal without a gasket.

Hitachi introduces the RX Series Printers

December 18, 2012

Hitachi introduced the RX Series Printers with enhanced coding and marking capabilities.

Videojet Technologies introduces the 3020 laser coder

December 18, 2012

Videojet Technologies Inc. introduced the 3020 laser coder, an entry-level 10-Watt CO2 laser for marking and coding applications in the consumer packaged goods market.