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Wexxar unveils new IPAK tray former integrated with servo technologywith two servo drives

Two servos maximize control, boost throughput and require less maintenance

February 5, 2021

Wexxar Bel, a division of Pro Mach, released a new tray forming system with servo drives to improve control and boost return-on-investment (ROI) in packaging applications.

Distribution

Battery-electric technology advances to further electric fleet evolution

Jeff Cioletti

February 4, 2021

As companies strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, electric is not only the future of fleets, it’s starting to be the present as well. Read more in Jeff Cioletti’s column.

American Beverage announces new brand name to reflect its distinct identity

Association unites industry as it drives forward with solutions-oriented focus on issues

January 25, 2021

American Beverage, formerly the American Beverage Association (ABA), Washington, D.C., announced a new look and name that speaks to who the association is — a strong, united, forward-thinking industry driving solutions together on issues of importance to the communities, families and customers we serve, it said in a statement.

Last Drop

Mtn Dew, Burton Snowboard unite in “One World” efforts

Sarah Graybill

January 18, 2021

Mtn Dew and Burton Snowboards recently announced One World, a partnership surrounding the One World project that features a full-length feature film and a limited-edition collection of goods created with rPET Polartec and 12 episodes of digital content celebrating the love of snowboarding, the environment, and the desire to discover what's next, the brands say.

bubly releases drops for SodaStream platform

Collaboration furthers brands commitments to sustainability, single-use plastic reduction

January 14, 2021

SodaStream and bubly, both entities within Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, joined forces to give consumer more ways to enjoy freshly made sparkling water.

Closure Systems International 28mm Twist and Flip closure

Packaging Materials

Innovative closures boost nutrition, sustainability

Caps and closures help beverage brands deliver on goals, promises

Sarah Graybill

January 6, 2021

As consumers demand nutrition, ease of use and recyclability from their beverages, brands are seeking innovative caps and closures that help preserve functionality and promote sustainability.

recyclable and reusable textured glass bottle

Operations

Sustainable supply chain vital to beverage market

Suppliers invest in resources to reduce waste, boost sustainability

Sarah Graybill

January 4, 2021

The need for reusable packaging is one shared through the entire chain from consumers to brands and manufacturers. As such, creating a sustainable supply chain and maintaining ongoing implementation of reusable packaging solutions is likely to continue.

Contract packing industry pivots, grows from challenges

Diverse beverage market encourages modernization of contract packing

Sarah Graybill

December 2, 2020

With the pandemic conditions impact on supply chains, contract packers have had to innovate in search of ways to meet trending demands while also adapting, improving and growing.

Diageo launches 10-year sustainability plan

Company also unveils Sustainable Solutions to provide non-equity funding to start-up and technology companies

November 23, 2020

Diageo plc, London, announced a range of 25 goals in its Society 2030: Spirit of Progress plan, which is designed to make a positive impact on the world by 2030, in the Decade of Action to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Operations

Lubricants support product safety measures through NSF H1 solutions

Lubricants support sustainability goals through innovations

Jessica Jacobsen

November 18, 2020

In beverage warehouses, operations have a broad checklist to ensure safe beverage production, but today’s lubricant manufacturers are doing their part to take worry off their minds.