Smart Packaging

FRISO TrackEasy takes parents through the processes of milk collection, packaging, final quality checks and more. Pic: FRISO

FRISO first brand in Singapore to enable formula milk tracking

By Jim Cornall

FRISO, a brand of Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina, has launched FRISO TrackEasy in Singapore, an industry-first smart packaging innovation that enables parents to experience the journey of FRISO's formula milk, starting from farms to Singapore.

Nature One Dairy is YPB’s first dairy sector customer.  Pic: YPB

Nature One Dairy to use YPB Connect in SE Asia expansion

By Jim Cornall

Australian product authentication and consumer engagement solutions provider YPB Group Limited has announced Nature One Dairy has confirmed the expanded usage of YPB’s Connect codes in its regional expansion through SE Asia.

The bespoke designs can suit just about any product that can be found on the shelves of a local supermarket. Pic: DW Reusables

DW Reusables launches Shellbee tray

By Jim Cornall

DW Reusables, worldwide leader in Reusable and returnable packaging manufacturer DW Reusables has launched Shellbee, a reusable tray.

SIG is extending its range of PAC.ENGAGE QR code solutions into closures with the launch of ‘One Cap, One Code,' which enables food and beverage customers to apply QR codes to the inside of closures.  Pic: SIG

SIG launches QR code marketing inside closures

By Jim Cornall

SIG is extending its range of PAC.ENGAGE QR code solutions into closures with the launch of ‘One Cap, One Code’ for one-to-one online marketing opportunities.

Twelve different designs of the UV Flexo printed clear PET lids have been produced.

New lids for The Collective yogurt

By Jim Cornall

UK pre-cut lids manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury (part of the Clondalkin Group) has produced a differentiated lidding solution for yogurt brand, The Collective.

Dairy Dialog podcast 84: Tetra Pak, Hälsa Foods, IFT, YPACK

Dairy Dialog podcast 84: Tetra Pak, Hälsa Foods, IFT, YPACK

By Jim Cornall

On this week’s Dairy Dialog podcast, our guests are Jan Lindqvist, food technologist at Tetra Pak; Hälsa’s CEO, Mika Manninen; Thomas Burke, food safety scientist at the Institute of Food Technologists; and Dr José María Lagarón, YPACK project coordinator.

Clover Sonoma’s new packaging will be available on shelves this summer in its organic half gallon and quart milk cartons.

Clover Sonoma debuts fully renewable plant-based milk carton

By Beth Newhart

California-based dairy Clover Sonoma is making sustainability strides with the launch of a new milk carton made entirely from plant materials. It’s one of the first of its kind in the US and will hit shelves this summer.

Containers and lids are what it’s used most for, though it adapts to any rigid container, like single serve yogurt cups or milk cartons. Pics: Muller Technology

Muller Technology debuts flexible M-Line robot

By Beth Newhart

A new automation line for thin-wall packaging is available now from Muller Technology. It accommodates multiple mold types and pitches and multiple cavitation for rigid containers.

Dairy Dialog podcast 71: Froneri’s RØAR, PreScouter and Danone. Circular economy illustration: Getty Images/DragonTiger

Dairy Dialog podcast 71: Froneri’s RØAR, PreScouter and Danone

By Jim Cornall

On this week’s Dairy Dialog podcast, we have three interviews. We talk to David Boulanger, senior vice president, operations, Danone Specialized Nutrition; Ryan LaRanger, project architect, PreScouter; and Alicia Munday, global marketing manager, Froneri.

Eef de Ferrante, MD, AIPIA, (centre) at last year's Asia Summit. Photo: AIPIA

AIPIA cancels China Summit amid concerns over Coronavirus

By Jenny Eagle

AIPIA, the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association has announced it is postponing its China Summit, due to be held in Shanghai in April, due to concerns about Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China and many other regions.

Languiru's new premium milk, Origem, is produced from milk from only five farms.

Languiru expanding with SIG

By Jim Cornall

Brazilian dairy producer Languiru Cooperative has reaffirmed its ongoing partnership with SIG with the commissioning of another filling line from SIG.

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