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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.
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Pack Expo Las Vegas

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.
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Tetra Pak

‘Green up’ your dairy packaging

Consumers — millennials and younger consumers, in particular — are prioritizing packaging sustainability and are willing to pay for it.
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Kathie Canning
June 17, 2021
When it comes to their sustainability efforts, dairy processors would be wise to count product packaging as a critical element. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, containers and packaging make up a major portion of the United States’ municipal solid waste, amounting to 82.2 million tons in 2018 alone (the latest year for which data are available).
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Go with the eco-friendly flow in dairy processing operations

Dairy processors are in a position to reduce water and energy volumes, but taking advantage of the opportunities will require the proper attitude.
Richard Mitchell
June 4, 2021
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important subject for dairy processors. With more operators seeking to “go green” to meet the growing eco-focus by consumers, retailers, and business partners, the ability to reduce wastewater and energy during production can cut costs while enhancing a company’s “eco halo.”
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Transportation can be tricky for dairy processors

Transportation can be tricky for dairy processors

Dairy processors seeking to haul products in the most efficient and safest manner must leverage the optimal vehicles, monitoring technologies and operating methodologies.
Richard Mitchell
May 12, 2021
When it comes to the efficient transportation of milk and other dairy products, time is tight. Dairy processors must move selections in the most effective manner if they are to minimize operational expenses while maintaining food integrity and safety.
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No refrigeration required for KanPak’s Arkansas City, Kan., plant

No refrigeration required for KanPak’s Arkansas City, Kan., plant

The dairy processing facility employs aseptic technologies to create custom shelf-stable liquid-based products for its customers.
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Kathie Canning
May 10, 2021
The small town of Arkansas City, Kan., also known as Ark City, is home to the Cowley County Waterfall, which Yahoo Travel included in its 2014 "Top 12 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in America" list. It is also home to a decidedly less touristy, but arguably equally fascinating, "attraction": a KanPak US dairy processing facility that employs aseptic technologies to create custom shelf-stable liquid-based products for quick-service restaurants, retail and other customers.
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Date and hall change announced for Process Expo

Process Expo returns to the South Hall of McCormick Place for the 2021 edition.
March 18, 2021

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) said Process Expo —the nation’s largest trade show showcasing all aspects of the food and beverage processing and packaging industry — will have new dates and halls for the 2021 event.


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How to solve the dairy packaging puzzle

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.
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8 innovative packaging concepts for dairy foods and beverages

Processors know that the design, shape and color of its product’s packaging can affect the decision-making of a busy shopper. Packaging needs to grab attention and convey the company’s message, and now, in some cases, be more space-saving as well. Take a look at some of the packaging concepts showing up in dairy cases today — they are becoming more competitive, innovative and some might even say, bold.

See the full story behind these packages and trends here: Space-saving cheese pouches, clear containers are packaging trends.

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Packaging Makeovers

These processors recently updated their packaging. Can you guess which is the before and which is the after?

Go to our Facebook page and give us your best guess.

EVENTS

Webinar

9/9/20 to 9/9/21
Contact: Vania

The Cup-to-Pouch Shift: What Processors Need to Know to Succeed

ON DEMAND: For over 40 years, the cup has been the most common package format for yogurts and on-the-go prepared foods. Easy to stack, improved shelf life and well embraced by the market. The cup will not disappear, but the marketplace is shifting, and a balance between different packaging formats is important for any brand.

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Webinar

4/20/21 to 4/20/22
Contact: Vania

Getting the Job Done Without Being There: Automating in a Socially Distant World

ON DEMAND: This webinar will look at the advances in secondary packaging automation and the role those advances will play in minimizing the number of people needed to install, operate and support automated packaging lines.

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DOCUMENTS AND FILES

Dollars from Waste

November 14, 2011

Dion Label reduces its environmental impact and saves money by pelletizing its waste.

Sustainable Packaging System

November 14, 2011

What does the term sustainable packaging mean to you? The obvious answer is that it is comprised of sustainable materials but is that enough to qualify a package as sustainable? Is sustainable packaging as simple as using compostable material or does true sustainability presume a cultural change?

Innovative, Ecological Flexible Packaging

November 14, 2011

Ecological Flexible Packaging has become increasingly important to all who are concerned about the future well-being of our Planet.

ROSO and Shrink Label Packaging Designed for Recycling

November 14, 2011

Why Shrink it? When you can Stretch It!

Case Study: Premium Waters, Inc.

November 14, 2011

Premium Waters, Inc. of Minneapolis, MN, a leader in the private label bottled water industry, has installed an Automated Storage and Retrieval System and Savanna.NET® Warehouse Management System from Westfalia Technologies, Inc.

Intralox Switch Enables New Pallet Format

November 14, 2011

Intralox presents the Activated Roller Belt, enabling France-based Canélia Dairy to launch a new pallet format and meet market demands for various pallet sizes and arrangements.

Gilbreth Shrink Sleeves: Shrink Sleeve Packaging in Just 4 Steps

November 14, 2011
Gilbreth Packaging offers some tips and techniques for making you and your product look good.

Immunel

November 10, 2011
Find out the current state of knowledge regarding Immunel, a proprietary extract from colostral whey.

Bulk Liquid, Food Transport Solutions

November 10, 2011
AsepTrans is a leading provider of aseptic tanks dedicated to food grade products.

ATS Engineering

November 10, 2011
ln today's growing global demand and market for packaged foods, A.T.S. Engineering, Inc. has emerged as a manufacturer of precision packaging equipment for the food industry.

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