With unit volume sales of dairy packaging projected to grow 6% by 2019, the industry’s manufacturers embrace packaging innovations that convey product benefits while providing convenience and freshness.

A 14-ounce squeezable tube allows consumers to dispense sour cream precisely. A new sterilization process for cold-fill aseptic products eliminates the need for irradiation, hot-filling or post-pasteurization.

Quest Industrial’s Quik Sealer is a quick and compact automated case or box folding and sealing machine

Quest Industrial’s Quik Pick & Pack is a modular robotic cell that can be expanded upon and is ideal for small items such as blister packs or other small bagged products.

The R 105 MF Thermoformer from Multivac Inc. is a fully automatic, cost-effective system optimized to produce high-quality vacuum skin packaging.

At Pack Expo last September A-B-C Packaging introduced the Model 300 case erector for 15-25 cpm production lines.

Axon showcased its stainless steel Lanzara Shrink Sleeve Applicator at the International Dairy Show in September.

New equipment is sized and priced for smaller dairies. Plus, dairy processors can lessen their carbon footprint by molding bottles from plastic resin or preforms.

Coveris introduced its latest packaging solution, Envio films, at Pack Expo in September.