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Mamma Chia celebrates second National Chia day

Company partners with The Ecology Center supporting sustainability

March 23, 2017

Mamma Chia, Carlsbad, Calif., is celebrating the vitality, energy and strength of chia as it is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet with National Chia Day (March 23), which the company established last year. The company is commemorating the day this year by donating to a special cause that supports sustainability, it says.

Flexibility driving innovation of case packing, wrapping for beverages

Energy efficiency important when selecting machinery

Jessica Jacobsen

March 15, 2017

With its glow-in-dark and LED race car, THE AS Seen on TV brand Magic Tracks, as its ad slogan states, has the ability to “bend it, flex it, curve it to the max” to create a custom speedway for any home.

Sustainability initiatives, recycling awareness on the rise in beverage industry

60 percent of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling

Amanda Del Buono

March 15, 2017

With the 47th annual Earth Day (April 22) roughly a month away, consumers increasingly are reminded about the environmental sustainability efforts in which they can participate. But consumers aren’t the only ones who try to take the extra step to be more environmentally conscious.

Shrink and stretch labels increase U.S. market share

More co-packers adding this labeling capability, suppliers note

Jessica Jacobsen

February 15, 2017

In Philip Pullman’s fantasy novel “The Amber Spyglass,” the third book in the “His Dark Materials” trilogy, physicist Mary Malone famously said, “People are too complicated to have simple labels.” In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market, the same can be said as established and emerging brands look to stand out on crowded store shelves.

Minute Maid adds 3 new juices

Products packaged in PlantBottle

January 30, 2017

Minute Maid, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., is adding a twist to their lineup with the launch of three new items: Lemonade with Mint, Spicy Watermelon Lemonade, and Peach with Ginger Juice Drink.

Best practices document released for bottled water

Guidance document presented in 5 topic categories

January 26, 2017

To promote responsible water stewardship and sustainability, the bottled water industry has released a water-use best practices guidance document.

JUST water releases multi-packs

Packaging produced using plant-based packaging

January 16, 2017

JUST water recently launched six-packs of its responsibly sourced and packaged 100 percent spring water, which now is available at Stop & Shop in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey, the company says. Released in response to consumer demand, the new six-pack features a light blue recyclable case and is available for a suggested retail price of $6.29, it adds.

FSMA regulations increase importance of traceability

Reusable container manufacturers incorporate RFID, cloud-based tracking

Jessica Jacobsen

January 16, 2017

For beverage-makers, the quality and safety of their products are among the top priorities for their brands. When those aspects are threatened, locating and removing tainted products is one of the first steps executed.

Lubricants aid in safety, sustainability and production

Dry, wet lubricants crucial to beverage supply chain

Barbara Harfmann

December 16, 2016

The idiom “greasing the skids” commonly is used when describing a mechanism to help matters run smoothly. It is especially apropos for beverage plants that literally have to “grease the skids” with lubricants like oils, greases, pastes and sprays in order to keep multiple pieces of equipment in the supply chain operating at peak efficiency.

ABA celebrates America Recycles Day

Highlights zero-waste achievements in beverage market

November 15, 2016

America’s leading non-alcohol beverage companies are celebrating America Recycles Day, which takes place Nov. 15, with the latest gains in their mission to eliminate all waste going to landfills from their U.S. production facilities, according to the Washington, D.C.-based American Beverage Association (ABA).

Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Mamma Chia celebrates second National Chia day

Flexibility driving innovation of case packing, wrapping for beverages

Sustainability initiatives, recycling awareness on the rise in beverage industry

Shrink and stretch labels increase U.S. market share

Minute Maid adds 3 new juices

Best practices document released for bottled water

JUST water releases multi-packs

FSMA regulations increase importance of traceability

Lubricants aid in safety, sustainability and production

ABA celebrates America Recycles Day

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