Froneri Brazil uses an injection-molded cup and a reclosable polypropylene lid. New Orleans Famous Sno-Balls to Go chooses an IML package for better print quality.
Two other factors garnering attention from brand marketers are convenience and sustainability. Here’s a look at innovative packaging, including aseptic containers and in-mold labels.
Maximizing product protection, freshness, convenience and shelf appeal govern packaging decisions about dairy foods. These goals are driving interest in aseptic filling, in-mold labeling, single-serving sizes and functional features.
From sustainability demands and trends, to challenging processing environments, the choices manufacturers make with their labels can have a significant impact. Labeling suppliers discuss these topics and more.
A fair amount of shrink sleeves are entering into beverage and dairy, according to Avery Dennison, Glendale, Calif. Shrink sleeve technology lends itself to customizing and seasonal promotions. Shrink sleeves can also be designed to cover caps, adding a measure of safety and tamper resistance.
A logo signifies that the packaging has been audited for its ability to screen light.
April 5, 2017
At ProFood Tech, The Chemours Co. promoted a service that communicates that nutritional components in milk have not be degraded by light as the package sits on a retailer’s shelf.
Juustoportti can output 200 4-packs products a minute thanks to a robotic solution by equipment maker Gerhard Schubert.
March 20, 2017
Juustoportti planned to enter new retail markets. When it decided to introduce sleeve-packed cups of yogurt and cottage cheese, the dairy processor went looking for a packaging partner.
Milk, cheese, yogurt and cottage cheese are healthy alternatives to fried or baked snacks and candies. So these dairy snacks need to be packaged in single-serve or snack-size formats.
Dairy foods and beverages are sold in smaller and more convenient snack-size packaging. You’ll find yogurt on a stick and cheese in single-serve packs. Dairy is even used to make packaging; The USDA has developed a film made from milk protein.
Each tote loading line in Quest Industrial’s robotic tote loading system is designed to fit the user’s needs as well as being programmed for the specific types of orientation required.