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Packaging

Brands aim to efficiently, sustainably package goods

Consumer trends drive increased customization, decreased waste

March 16, 2020

These days, consumers want customized product experiences and speed that also support a sustainable approach when it comes to the brands they purchase. Thus far, commerce has been keeping up, with goods hightailing it across the country at speeds and in volumes unimaginable in decades prior.

A sleeve label is applied to an aluminum can or container in multiple ways.

Shrink and stretch labels enhance brand messaging, safety

Shrink films protect ingredient efficacy and provide longer shelf life

February 11, 2020

Experts note that various trends are facilitating an increase in usage of stretch and shrink labels, including proliferation of functional beverages, sugar reductions, natural ingredients as well as ingredient transparency.

PDC International Corps. labeling system.

PDC partners with Marburg and releases new shrink sleeve labeling systems

Conveyor handles as many as 100 bottles a minute

October 17, 2019

The system is a great value for an entry-level investment or when moderate speeds are needed for producing eye-catching labels.

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials announced the expansion of its Rapid-Roll portfolio.

Avery Dennison rolls out Rapid-Roll portfolio with stand-up pouches, new shrink film

Pentalabel Eklipse shrink film designed for functional RTD beverages

October 15, 2019

The additions are part of a broader strategy to help converters grow their business with innovative and eye-catching packaging formats.

Modular labelers support beverage labeling needs

Labeling equipment manufacturers design equipment to support SKU growth

Jessica Jacobsen

September 9, 2019

As beverage-makers expand their portfolio whether it be flavors, packaging or both, labeling equipment manufacturers are developing machinery that can handle the effects of SKU proliferation.

The Dreaming Tree wines features pressure sensitive labels.

Sustainability has growing influence on labeling materials for beverages

Specialty effects like inks, NFC technology and more proliferate label market

Jessica Jacobsen

August 29, 2019

Although much attention is given to primary packaging materials, suppliers in the labeling market are seeing the growing influence sustainability has on operations and are seeking to be proactive participants to the solution.

PDC International Corp. introduces its 140F Conform Series Steam Tunnel with Motorized Tunnel Lift. - Beverage Industry

PDC introduces new steam tunnel with lift

Equipment designed for shrink sleeve applications

June 19, 2019

This tunnel is designed to meet the challenges of shrink sleeve applications such as highly shaped containers, including tall or hourglass shapes, long neck wine or beer bottles, or twin packs, the company says.

Hoist bottles with shrink sleeves. - Beverage Industry

Shrink, stretch labels revolutionize beverage packaging

Suppliers address sustainability through downgauging

Jessica Jacobsen

February 5, 2019

Today’s consumers are blessed with an ever-growing choice of beverage solutions. As these beverage options proliferate, so do the packaging options. Among the options, shrink and stretch labeling materials are “stretching” the creativity brand owners can utilize for packaging.

PDC International Corp. mandrel-style R-300 can labeler. - Beverage Industry

PDC offers R-300 can labeler

Shrink sleeves help craft beer cans stand out

November 15, 2018

The machine enables craft and microbreweries to shrink sleeve beer cans while avoiding the large minimum quantities required to print aluminum cans, and to purchase and label smaller quantities as needed.

Shrink Label Films by Sleeve Seal. - Beverage Industry

Premiumization impacts labeling materials

Thinner materials, augmented reality more common

Barbara Harfmann

August 21, 2018

As consumers seek out more premium, functional beverages, beverage-makers are keeping in lockstep by evolving their packaging style and using a plethora of labeling materials that define the design and decorating process of a brand to help products stand out on store shelves.