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Asahi Super Dry upgrades US packaging

Move aligns US with international packaging design

November 9, 2020

Asahi Super Dry, a brand of Asahi Beer USA, Torrance, Calif., will launch new packaging for the first time in 15 years in the U.S. market. The upgraded packaging gives the brand a globally consistent visual identity, with its sleek black and silver premium branding, the company says.

Packaging Equipment

Coding technology streamlines production line efficiency

Sustainability trends driving innovation for coding equipment

Barbara Harfmann

July 28, 2020

Advancements in coding and code application technology and scanning equipment has increased production speed, while eco-friendly inks are increasing sustainability.

Sidel’s new Cermex FlexiPack ideal for packing glass bottles

Machine safely handles up to 18,000 bottles an hour

January 27, 2020

The FlexiPack improves flexibility and overall ease of operations for packing glass bottles in cases while providing total protection of the primary packaging, the company says.

Sidel PET bottle, San Pellegrino. - Beverage Industry

Design, sustainability drive beverage packaging solutions

Brand owners turn to plastic, glass and aluminum can materials meet consumer needs

Taylor Karg

April 18, 2019

Eye-catching, protective and sustainable materials are all attributes helping to drive numerous primary packaging markets.

Matthews Marking System offers the L-series (L1-25 stitch), which prints best by/expiration dates onto plastic lids of beverages. - Beverage Industry

Matthews Marking offer L-series printers to mark beverage lids

L-series marks and codes variable data on primary packages

March 13, 2019

With a variety of ink types and colors available, the VIAjet L-Series thermal inkjet printer is a clean, fast and cost-effective alternative to thermal transfer and adhesive labels.

3M Matic Random Case Sealer 7000r - Beverage Industry

Pack Expo International breaks attendance records

Exhibitors highlight latest in beverage solutions

December 5, 2018

The record-breaking event welcomed nearly 45,000 attendees with 2,500 exhibitors, in more than 1.25 million net square feet, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. PMMI also reported 457 new exhibitors this year.

Primary packaging influences labeling material choices

Shrink sleeves gain usage with contoured, canned packages

Amanda Del Buono

September 15, 2017

There are many aspects of a beverage package that can be crucial when the consumer is making their final purchase decision. As beverage-makers look to differentiate their products via packaging design, many have begun to choose new primary packaging formats or are changing the shape of their primary package to provide shelf appeal.

Sustainability, on-the-go drive glass, aluminum, PET packaging

Formats offer options for unique on-self presence for beverages

Amanda Del Buono

April 14, 2017

Although suppliers are innovating emerging packaging materials, like pouches and cartons, glass, aluminum and plastic, namely PET, continue to remain dominant in the beverage industry. In addition to the product protection that these packages provide, they’re also offering beverage-makers several other benefits.

Total cost of ownership vital for palletizing operations

Robotic and hybrid system offer most flexibility, experts say

Jessica Jacobsen

July 15, 2016

With the influx of SKUs and package options within the beverage market, companies are looking for flexible, efficient production line operations.

Glass packaging’s naturally premium appeal

Jessica Jacobsen

March 15, 2013

Whether it’s the growth of the wine, spirits and craft beer markets or the popularity of natural beverages, glass packaging manufacturers note that these trends are having a positive effect on this primary packaging material.