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How to pick a label applicator

Beverage packaging, packaging material essential considerations
January 16, 2017
Establishing an efficient labeling system can streamline operations, lower costs and lead to a more consistent product. When chosen correctly, a versatile label applicator will lead to a healthier bottom line.
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Milk Label

What beverage-makers need to know about Nutrition Facts label change

Taste and texture important attributes during calorie reduction
December 16, 2016
The industry has recognized that consumers’ food and beverage consumption habits have changed during the past two decades. Trends are showing that consumers want more information about products to help them make informed choices that also fit their health goals. Today, the industry actively is considering the implications of the announcement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring updates to the Nutrition Facts label by July 26, 2018. Now, more than ever, it’s important that manufacturers and ingredient suppliers work together to create healthier and tastier options for consumers.
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Water brands embrace carton packaging

Companies’ name sustainability among reasons for using cartons
Derric Brown
October 14, 2016
Savvy marketers have known for years that packaging can play an important role in communicating a product’s proposition and influencing purchasing decisions. As consumers demand high-quality and healthy products, they also are becoming increasingly interested in the environmental impact of the product’s packaging.
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Voss Drinks

Rulebook on premium beverages is changing

Disruptive brands like Voss Artesian Water leading the way
Meghan Labot
September 15, 2016
It used to be that you could walk into any liquor store and, based on price and appearance, be able to quickly discern the premium players from the standard players. The codes of premium were well-established in packaging design — embellished glass, tall bottles, elaborate closures and applied-color instead of paper labels. These visual cues established an aspirational image for many brands that warranted a higher price point — and consumers bought it.
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Food grade lubricant cabinet

Benefits of all food-grade lubricant cabinet

Transition will minimize contamination risks of lubricants
Toby Porter
July 15, 2016
Look inside the lubricant cabinet of a food or beverage plant and it's surprising what you find. Upon close inspection, you’ll see the cabinet isn’t holding only food-grade (NSF H1) lubricants. The cabinet also might contain cleaners, glue removers and penetrating sprays.
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Bigelow Tea ready-to-drink iced teas

Bigelow Tea partners with Sutherland Packaging

Sutherland Packaging creates corrugated packaging display for RTD teas
Eric Stanton
June 15, 2016

A family-run business spanning three generations, Bigelow Tea Co., Fairfield, Conn., was founded more than 70 years ago when Ruth Campbell Bigelow created a zestfully flavored Constant Comment tea. Succeeding generations of the family have carried on the tradition of innovation, and today, the company produces 1.7 billion tea bags annually.


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Bigelow Tea partners with Sutherland Packaging

Craft brewer adds Douglas Machine cartoner

Flexible machine allows Summit Brewing to offer anniversary 30-pack
Douglas Machine Inc.
June 15, 2016

Summit Brewing Co., St. Paul, Minn., has served both craft beer and its community since 1986. To Summit, it’s not just a priority to brew fine, hand-crafted beer, but also to give back to the community that has supported it throughout the years. The company feels that great beer is even better when it’s shared with family and friends.


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