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TricorBraun WinePak Zero Waste Program costs zero

In first year, company recycles more than 1000 tons of waste
May 20, 2013
TricorBraun WinePak has launched a successful zero-waste program which has incurred no expense and has redirected 1020.91 tons of waste to recyclers, according to Jad Darsey, TricorBraun’s director of sustainability and plastics.
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Wine brand features silk-screen labels on custom bottles

Paso Robles winery launches next generation of packaging
May 8, 2013
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, the pioneer in Paso Robles of ultra-premium wines based on Bordeaux varieties, revealed a new line of bottles and labels that debuted with its 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon. JUSTIN’s other signature red wines now feature labels silk-screened directly onto custom-molded bottles using organic inks, real gold detail for JUSTIN’s iconic wine, ISOSCELES, and platinum for the limited production ISOSCELES Reserve.
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Culinary ketchup line launches in glass jars

New 300g Heinz glass jar aim to drive new usage occasion
May 6, 2013
H.J. Heinz and Ardagh Group have developed a distinctive and stylish new 300g jar for the European launch of a new range of culinary ketchups.
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Reuse: Recycling’s less popular sister

April 18, 2013
I recently read a report from Canadean about reusable beverage containers that really opened my eyes to the practice of reusing beverage bottles that I hadn’t much considered before.
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Case Study: Conveyors

Winemaker uncorks higher productivity and cost savings

Dry running bottling-line conveyor improves plant conditions.
April 11, 2013

The term “dry wine” has a new meaning at Vincor International’s Quebec bottling operation since the conveyor line eliminated soap-and-water lubrication by installing System Plast™ NG™ conveyor chain and Nolu-S™ wear track from Power Transmission Solutions, a Business of Emerson Industrial Automation.


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Packaging line improvements keep craft brewer focused on the future

Goal of increasing throughput while eliminating packaging breakage
April 5, 2013
After experiencing a higher than desirable level of bottle breakage with repurposed packaging equipment, Midwestern stalwart Boulevard Brewing Company approached Standard-Knapp to create a solution to meet its non-traditional packaging demands, which include four different bottle types, multiple packaging sizes, and no carton dividers. The packaging company responded with an innovative solution that picks the product from the infeed conveyor and gently places it into the bottom of the empty case. The company now reports virtually zero packaging breakage and has increased throughput by about 10% because of increased efficiency and less down time.
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Bloody Mary mix parties with gift-friendly, reusable packaging

Package comes with themed gifts tags and removable gifting label
February 6, 2013
The glass carafe that holds New Orleans-style Garden District Bloody Mary mix is completely re-usable and recyclable with package designed for gifting.
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Ardagh Group signs share purchase agreement to acquire Verallia North America

Leader in glass and metal packaging acquires second large glass container manufacturer in the US.
January 24, 2013
Ardagh Group, a global leader in glass and metal packaging solutions, today announced that it has now entered into a definitive share purchase agreement with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain to purchase from it the entire issued share capital of Verallia North America (“VNA”) in a transaction involving total consideration of approximately US$1.7 billion (€1.275 billion).
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Alfredo line aims for lighter look

TFI Envision creates new design for healthier sauce options
January 21, 2013
The Bertolli® team at Unilever Foods selected TFI Envision, Inc. to create the packaging graphics for their two “Light” Alfredo Sauces.
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Bold Nordic design earns 2012 clear choice award

Glass Packaging Institute recognizes Frïs bottle for innovation, design & shelf appeal
January 14, 2013
The Brand Union's recent dramatic redesign of The Absolut Company’s Frïs vodka bottle has earned the brand a 2012 Clear Choice Award from the Glass Packaging Institute.
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