Beverage Industry articles from January 2003

Beverage Industry archives from January 2003

Oldies but goodies. (Beverage Beat).
January 1, 2003... Don't be, surprised if you feel a sense of deja vu when you turn on the TV this month -- some o1d, familiar ad campaigns are making their way back to the airwaves. Coca-Cola will get "Real" and Miller Lite will once again raise the "Tastes...

Another year, already? (Beverage Beat).
January 1, 2003... Just when I was getting used to writing 2002 on my checks and letters, bang, here we are in 2003. Where does the time go? 2002 was a good year! It was a year of innovations. Another year of continued growth in the majority of beverage...

Galloway Co. (News Briefs).(plans $5 million expansion)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Galloway Co., Neenah, Wis., plans to undertake a $5-million expansion of its manufacturing operations in Neenah. The proposed expansion is expected to help the company meet demand for dairy bases for the new age beverage market.

Judge & Dolph Ltd. (News Briefs).(chosen as distribtuor of Diageo brands)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Wine and spirits wholesaler and distributor Judge & Dolph Ltd., Chicago, was selected as the exclusive distributor of Diageo brands in Illinois, including Smirnoff, Baileys, Jose Cuervo and Beaulieu Vineyard wines, as well as Crown Royal,...

Cott Corp. (News Briefs).(Frank Weise to end contract)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Cott Corp., Toronto, Ontario, reached an agreement with Frank Weise, chairman, president and chief executive officer, to eliminate the end-date of his contract that had been set for June 2003. Weise, Beverage Industry's Executive of the Year...

PepsiCo lost an appeal in a four-year-old suit against The Coca-Cola Co. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... PepsiCo lost an appeal in a four-year-old suit against The Coca-Cola Co. that claimed Coca-Cola abused its market power to maintain control over the fountain beverage business in movie theaters and restaurants, Reuters reports. The 1998 suit...

RealPure Beverage Group. (News Briefs).(to sell its water under Target brand name Archer Farms)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... RealPure Beverage Group, Brandon, Miss., announced that the company's RealPure 100% Natural Spring Water is being packed and sold under the Target brand name Archer Farms in all of Target's southeast stores.

National Distributing Co. (News Briefs).(Michael C. Carlos dies)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
January 1, 2003... Michael C. Carlos, chairman and co-chief executive officer of National Distributing Co., Atlanta, died last month. Carlos' involvement with the company began when his father helped start NDC in 1935 and he was only five years old, and it...

SoBe. (News Briefs).(John Bello retires)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... SoBe's self-proclaimed Lizard King John Bello, chief executive officer, is leaving the company and is headed toward retirement. Bello was credited with launching the SoBe brand, which later became part of the PepsiCo family, and spurring the...

Schieffelin & Somerset Co. (News Briefs).(signs agreement with Marnier-Lapostolle Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Schieffelin & Somerset Co., New York, signed a five-year distribution agreement with Marnier-Lapostolle Inc. for the distribution of Grand Marnier.

Two at the top, again. (Industry Issues).(Coca-Cola Co. appoints Steven J. Heyer president)
January 1, 2003... Chairman and chief executive officer Doug Daft isn't alone in leading the charge at Atlanta's soft drink giant The Coca-Cola Co. thanks to the appointment of Steven J. Heyer as president and chief operating officer last month. In the...

Constellation brands in talks with BRL Hardy. (Industry Issues).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Already working together to operate a joint venture called Pacific Wine Partners, Fairport, N.Y -based Constellation Brands and Australia's largest wine producer BRL Hardy are in talks to consider a merger or acquisition. Pacific Wine...

Americans support alcohol policy. (Industry Issues).
January 1, 2003... A national poll released by the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Inc. indicates that Americans are extremely satisfied with the convenience and selection of alcohol beverages, and they support state-based safeguards for alcohol...

Coke veteran Lovell retires. (Industry Issues).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Having served Birmingham, Ala.'s Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United and the Coca-Cola system for 35 years, industry veteran Bob Lovell is set to retire on June 30, 2003. Currently vice president of marketing, Lovell has been called the "dean of...

Brook goes to brussels. (Industry Issues).(John Brock moves to Interbrew)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Many wondered what role Chief Operating Officer John Brock would play after Cadbury Schweppes named Todd Stitzer chief executive officer last month. But news arrived quickly that Brock was named chief executive officer of Belgian brewery...

The Coca-Cola Co. (People).(appoints Jose Reyes president and CEO)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, named Jose Reyes president and chief operating officer of its Latin America division.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association. (People).(elects Jeffrey Vukelic, executive vice president)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The National Beer Wholesalers Assocation, Alexandria, Va., elected Jeffrey Vukelic, executive vice president of Try-It Distributing Co. Inc. in Lancaster, N.Y., treasurer; and elected Mark Doll, president of Doll Distributing Inc., Council...

Galaxy Nutritional Foods. (People).(names Christopher J. New, CEO)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Orlando, Fla., appointed Christopher J. New chief executive officer. New board members were also appointed, including Charles L. Jarvie as chairman, replacing Angelo S. Morini, who will serve as vice-chairman of the...

Sleeman Breweries Ltd. (People).(David Meyers is leaving Sleeman)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... David Meyers is leaving Sleeman Breweries Ltd., Guelph, Ontario. Rick Knudson will succeed him as president and chief operating officer.

Constellation Brands. (People).(names Robert Sands president)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Constellation Brands, Fairport, N.Y., named Robert Sands president and chief operating officer.

Aiming for a full pot: the coffee and tea segments keep brewing in challenging times. (Category Focus).
January 1, 2003... The core of the coffee business has been in flux recently as the world's coffee supply exceeds demand, ultimately causing prices to plummet and coffee growers to struggle. Fair trade issues and regulations, and the logistics involved in...

Odwalla hits the mainstream. (New Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Specialty juice-maker Odwalla, has introduced four new flavors in the Southeastern United States, and announced that it is expanding its distribution into mainstream markets such as major retail supermarkets and mass merchandisers, including...

Henry's expands line-up. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Miller Brewing Co.'s Henry Weinhard's, Tumwater, Wash., has added Henry Weinhard's Black Cherry Cream Soda to its premium soda line-up. The flavor uses Oregon bing cherries as its flavor, and joins Henry Weinhard's Root Beer, Vanilla Cream...

Soft drinks. (In Brief).(multiple briefs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Pepsi-Cola Co., Purchase, N.Y., launched lemon-lime Sierra Mist nationally this month, with an all-out sampling effort that gave away more than 5 million free samples. The product is now available in all channels and at fountain locations....

Coffee and tea. (In Brief).(multiple briefs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Seattle's Best Coffee, Seattle, has introduced Founder's Special Reserve Santa Leticia coffee, from El Salvador. The company describes the coffee as "chocolaty with raspberry acidity and spicy aroma." The product will be available in limited...

Juice. (In Brief).(Northland Cranberries launches Cranberry Blueberry juice blend)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Northland Cranberries, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., has introduced Northland Cranberry Blueberry Blend, the latest addition to the company's line-up of 100 percent juice cranberry blends. The product will be available nationally...

Wine and spirits. (In Brief).(multiple briefs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Allied Domecq, Westport, Conn., has introduced its two most popular Stolichnaya flavors, Stoli Razberi and Stoli Vanil, in 1.75-liter sizes... Heaven Hill Distilleries, Bardstown, Ky., announced it has acquired the French liqueur brand...

Beer. (In Brief).(breweries launch winter seasonal beers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Deschutes Brewery Inc., Bend, Ore., has released Cinder Cone Red as its new winter seasonal ale. The product is a medium-bodied amber ale made from four kinds of caramel malt and dark roasted barley... Full Sail Brewing, Hood River, Ore.,...

Beefeater gets 'wet'. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Allied Domecq Spirits North America, is rolling out a new updated addition to Beefeater Gin called Wet by Beefeater. The product is smoother and lighter than traditional gin with a natural pear flavor that is intended to balance the juniper...

Smirnoff in black. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The market for malternatives has cooled since a flood of new of products hit the market last year, but the brand that started it all, Smirnoff Ice from Diageo, is trying to heat things up again with Smirnoff Ice Triple Black. With a less...

Capri's new look. (New Products).(Kraft Food debuting Capri Sun Island Refreshers in cans)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Kraft Food's Capri Sun will soon roll out in a 16.5-ounce aluminum bottle can. Capri Sun Island Refreshers are designed to appeal to older teens and young adults in package and formulation. Flavors were developed to appeal to the taste...

New product introductions.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 1, 2003... EW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS

Tea-inspired Sodas. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The Healthy Beverage Co. this month rolled out new Steap Original Green Tea Sodas, soft drinks made with green tea. The products are kosher and certified organic, carrying the new USDA organic seal. Made with 100 percent natural ingredients...

Seagram's extra smooth. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Pernod Ricard USA, White Plains, N.Y., has introduced Seagram's Extra Smooth Vodka in select markets. The product is produced at the company's Lawrenceburg, Ind., distillery, and is distilled using a five-column process. The vodka will be...

Zone Brand's Kids Board. (Update).(In Zone Brand uses youthful board members for product development)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Beverage Industry has been following the progress of a unique group of product developers, In Zone Brand's Kids Board. The Atlanta-based company reports that the board members, who range in age from nine to 12, recently submitted their ideas...

Canadian Club classic. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Allied Domecq has introduced Canadian Club Classic 12 Year. The 80-proof whisky joins Canadian Club 6 Year and Canadian Club Reserve. It's made from barrel blended whiskies, and created to be smooth, with hints of vanilla and spice. The...

Power Water. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Physique Products has introduced new Physique Power Water to its line-up, which includes Physique Cookies, Fit Woman Power Snacks, and Physique Brownies. The dairy-free products are all high in protein, and the new water contains 7 grams of...

Italian espresso liqueur. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Niche Import Co. is bringing Illy Espresso Liqueur to the United States. The 65-proof liqueur is made in Italy from sugar, alcohol and Illy Coffee. The product is packaged in sleek 750-ml. black glass bottles. The company says it can be...

Still the king of Beers: Anheuser-Busch executes another strong year with new products and effective marketing.
January 1, 2003... In a year full of corporate scandals and global conflict, no one can deny the challenges imposed by our temperamental economy on the beverage industry. Yet despite these hurdles, St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch came through with a record year,...

Marketers in the spotlight: great campaigns and big product launches--these are some of the people who are making it happen. (Marketing).
January 1, 2003... CODE RED'S STEALTH ATTACK The soft drink industry has seen an onslaught of flavors and product extensions lately, but the most successful, and the brand that started the trend was Mountain Dew Code Red. The brand gives the image of...

The gift of Kahlua. (Marketing).(off-premise marketing effort from Allied Domecq)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Allied Domecq, Westport, Conn., has launched an off-premise campaign for Kahlua that positions the brand as the perfect Valentine's gift. The promotion carries the theme "Unleash It," and features heart lugons, Valentine case wraps,...

Finding a Cure. (Marketing).(Diageo to donate to The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis)
January 1, 2003... Diageo has again teamed up with The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, a spinal cord injury research center, to help find a cure to paralysis. From January to March, Diageo will donate $1 for every case sold of T.G.I. Fridays Blenders,...

Mardi Gras package. (Marketing).(Barton Beers' point-of-sale kit for Corona and Corona Light)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Barton Beers, Chicago, will roll out an on-premise Mardi Gras promotion that includes point-of-sale materials for Corona and Corona Light. The turnkey kit includes vinyl banners, jester cap bottle inflatables, colorful table tents, pennant...

Friendly competition. (Marketing).(Cesari Winery and The Opici Import Co. hold golf tournament)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Opici Import Co. and Cesari Winery recently held the first annual Amarone Golf Tournament at New York's Westchester Country Club. Chefs, sommeliers, wine merchants and distributors from the New York tri-state area were invited to the...

March Madness. (Marketing).(Miller Brewing Co. promotes Miller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... In preparation for basketball's "March Madness," Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, is planning to offer a "time out" promotion for Miller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft. The on-and off-premise promotion features point-of-sale display materials,...

Fishburne to pitch Tanqueray. (Marketing).(Lawrence Fishburne to appear in ads for gin )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Tanqueray Gin, imported in the United States by Schieffelin & Somerset Co., New York City, announced it has extended its advertising campaign, "Distinctive Since 1830" with actor Lawrence Fishburne as the face of its newest ad. The ad will...

Paulaner sponsors Telluride. (Marketing).(Paulaner North America, Telluride Ski Resort in pact)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Paulaner North America, Englewood, Colo., has been selected as the exclusive beer sponsor of the TELLURIDE SKI Resort for the 2002/2003 season. To kick off the new partnership, Paulaner and the ski resort are offering an off-premise "Trip to...

National parks benefit. (Marketing).(from licensing deal with White Cloud Coffee)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... White Cloud Coffee, Boise, Idaho, recently added two new designs to its coffee packaging featuring artwork of America's National Parks that was originally created in the 1930s and 1940s by the Works Progress Administration. The new bag...

Go Fast sponsors record jump. (Marketing).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Go Fast Sports & Beverage Co., Denver, was recently on hand to fuel hundreds of skydivers with its Go Fast Energy Drink as they set a new world record for the Largest Freefall Formation Set at Skydive Arizona. Three hundred skydivers from...

Off-premise focus. (Packaging).(Mount Gay Rum marketing effort has on-pack components)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Mount Gay Rum launched a two-prong holiday program to include on-pack items such as a miniature bottle of Mount Gay Extra Old. The 50-ml. sample of Mount Gay Extra Old is included on all 750-ml. and 1.75-liter bottles of Mount Gay Rum Eclipse...

Bushmills gets new look. (Packaging).
January 1, 2003... Pernod Ricard USA introduced new packaging for Bushmills 10-year-old and 16-year-old single-malt Irish whiskeys in an effort to capture both the classic and contemporary appeal of the spirit. The new canisters are designed to mirror the...

All star packaging. (Packaging).(Gatorade All Stars drinks in new single-serve bottles)
January 1, 2003... Gatorade All Stars were recently launched in a 12-ounce, single-serve PET bottle from Amcor PET Packaging. The 12-ounce product in bold flavors is being targeted to "tweens" between the ages of eight and 12 for active occasions such as lunch,...

Schweppes updates image. (Packaging).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Schweppes is kicking off the new year with a makeover for its ginger ale and mixers. New packaging graphics will emphasize Schweppes' sophisticated image and refreshing taste, with better communication of the crisp, bubbly taste, according to...

Uncle Matt's goes PET. (Packaging).(for organic orange juice)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Uncle Matt's Organic Juices now offers its organic orange juice in 10-, 32- and 64-ounce PET bottles. The PET packages are expected to maintain the integrity of the juice with a better oxygen barrier and less flavor scalping, provide the same...

A sparkling design. (Packaging).(flavored water line-up reintroduced by Clearly Canadian Beverage Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Clearly Canadian Beverage Corp. has reintroduced its sparkling flavored water line-up with redesigned Seal-It shrink labels. The newly packaged products are available in eight flavors, including new Clearly Canadian Lemonade. The graphics are...

Collectible Cointreau. (Packaging).(new collectible martini glasses )
January 1, 2003... Cointreau, the orange liqueur that gives a Cosmopolitan its oomph, is offering collectible martini glasses this holiday season. The martini glasses come in four mod colors and patterns, including lime green dots, purple dotted ovals, orange...

Rolling Rock rocks on. (Packaging).(cooler available in various regions)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Tailgaters and partygoers in the Northeast, Denver and North Carolina are reaping the benefits of the second wave of Rolling Rock's Rocks2Go cooler, which sold out in a limited run this summer. Select retailers are now offering Rocks2Go -- 30...

Can of the year. (Packaging).(Beer Can Collectors of America recognizes Pittsburgh Brewing Co.)
January 1, 2003... Pittsburgh Brewing Co. was recently recognized by the Beer Can Collectors of America when it won first place at the collectors' national convention in Lexington, Ky. The winning can was a commemorative can for Pittsburgh Brewing Co.'s recent...

New vintage, new label. (Packaging).(Firestone Vineyard's Reserve tier)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Firestone Vineyard's Reserve tier, whose lineage dates back to 1977, has launched new label designs with the release of the 2000 vintage. The new Reserve package, created by Pierre Rademaker Design in San Luis Obispo, Calif., features a...

Beverage companies implement tried-and-true strategies for 2003. (2003 R & D Survey).
January 1, 2003... According to Beverage Industry's 2003 R&D Survey, beverage processors are buckling down the hatches on new drinks this year. "Yes," they say, "new drinks are key to growth," but success hinges on having a crystal ball to consumers. ...

Givaudan Flavors Corp., Cincinnati, has acquired International Bioflavors Inc. (R & D News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Givaudan Flavors Corp., Cincinnati, has acquired International Bioflavors Inc., a leader in the production of natural dairy flavors, specializing in concentrated dairy notes. IBF, which is headquartered in Oconomowoc, Wis., has annual sales...

Flavor & Fragrance Specialties. (R & D News).(founder Robert T. Maleeny dies)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
January 1, 2003... Flavor & Fragrance Specialties founder and president Robert T. Maleeny died early this month. Maleeny began working in the industry in 1953, and founded FFS in 1983. He will be succeeded at the company, based in Mahwah, N.J., by Michael C....

David Michael & Co. (R & D News).(Gordon Yu new regional sales manager)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Gordon Yu has joined David Michael & Co., Philadelphia, as regional sales manager for southern and eastern China, including the regions of Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai.

Roche Vitamins Inc. (R & D News).(new online ordering system launched)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Roche Vitamins Inc., Parsippany, N.J., has launched NutraAccess, a newly enhanced online purchasing system for bulk supplies of vitamins, carotenoids, UV filters and fine chemicals to the dietary supplements, food, cosmetics and feed...

Glanbia plc. (R & D News).(Glanabia PLC forms Glanbia Nutritionals unit)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Glanbia plc, Monroe, Wis., has established a new business unit to integrate its international nutritional business under one management structure. The new business will be known as Glanbia Nutritionals and be charged with the development of...

Gum system for dairy. (Creators Briefs).
January 1, 2003... TIC Gums offers TIC Pretested Dairyblend 603-EP Powder, a specially formulated gum system that stabilizes protein in acidic media and allows for enhanced emulsification. Available in a free-flowing, off-white powder, Dairyblend 603-EP is...

Ultra high antioxidants. (Creators Briefs).
January 1, 2003... RFI Ingredients has introduced OxyPhyte Ultra Blend, the latest addition to its line of OxyPhyte antioxidant products. The company says the new Ultra Blend, which is a blend of white tea, rosemary and apple, offers the highest Oxygen Radical...

Soy's promising results. (Creators Briefs).
January 1, 2003... Central Soya's Alpha soy protein ingredient was recently tested at the University of Massachusetts and shown to lower total and LDL blood cholesterol in animals. Alpha soy protein is minimally processed to more closely resemble soy in its...

Xangold declared GRAS. (Creators Briefs).(General Recognized as Safe )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Cognis Nutrition and Health has reported to the FDA that its Xangold natural lutein esters products are General Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The product was self-affirmed by a panel of independent experts. Xangold lutein esters are extracted...

Color help on the Web. (Creators Briefs).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Wild Flavors offers Colors from Nature, natural colors for the food and beverage industry, on its Web site, Wildflavors.com. The site provides a Color-Finder with fruit and vegetable images to help customers choose colors. Additional...

Eastman trademarks Sustane. (Creators Briefs).
January 1, 2003... Eastman Chemical Co. has introduced a new trademark -- Sustane -- for its food-grade line of sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) products. SAIB is used as a weighing agent in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and other food applications....

Building sensory perception from the ground up: McCormick's newly remodeled Sensory Science Center captures the essence of the senses. (BeverageR&D).
January 1, 2003... Although sensory has been a core competency of McCormick & Co. for years, the Hunt Valley, Md., company recently upgraded its facility. The Sensory Science Center captures the essence and utility of McCormick's Culinary Center. "The two...

Capacity, selectivity and productivity: the big three of beverage warehouse design. (Logistics).
January 1, 2003... When the Simpsons finished discarding the empty moving boxes from the two-car garage of their newly purchased home, they were amazed at the amount of space as compared to their previously rented townhouse. But as the children and the...

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute has made four appointments to its board of directors: John Raterman of Nordson Corp., Duluth, Ga.; Glenn Siegele of Omega Design Corp., Exton, Pa.; Randy Spahr of Packaging Machines...

American Fuji Seal. (Supplier News).(Fred Crowe appointed president and chief executive officer)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... American Fuji Seal, Bardstown, Ky., appointed Fred Crowe president and chief executive officer.

Menasha Packaging Co. (Supplier News).(Triangle Container Corp. acquisition)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Menasha Packaging Co. LLC, Neenah, Wis., acquired Triangle Container Corp., Philadelphia. Triangle Container Corp. offers Menasha core competencies in high-end flexographic printing, corrugated manufacturing and precision die cutting.

Fort Dearborn Corp. (Supplier News).(acquisition of Coastal Sleeve Label)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Fort Dearborn Corp., Niles, Ill., acquired Coastal Sleeve Label. Print technologies and state-of-the-art equipment are part of the deal, and an aggressive capital investment in Fort Dearborn's two existing flexible packaging facilities will...

Invensys. (Supplier News).(company appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Invensys, Foxboro, Mass., named Scott Bump director of fieldbus programs, and Paul S. Steinitz director of marketing for Foxboro Automation Systems.

Neway Packaging Corp. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Neway Packaging Corp. has relocated its corporate headquarters to Racho Dominguez, Calif. The site serves as the main distribution hub for the West Coast and features an in-house service department, expansive warehouse and showroom.

Sonoco. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sonoco announced plans to close can plants in Denison, Texas, and Masillon, Ohio.

Johnson Industries Packaging Group. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Johnson Industries Packaging Group announced that Grant Nesheim assumed the role of EaglePack Corp.'s president. EaglePack's past president, John deBoer has filled the chief financial officer position at Johnson Industries.

Pressure-sensitive labeling. (Supplier's Marketplace).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Harland America and SaferTech have joined forces to offer pressure-sensitive labeling machinery and labels for beverage canning lines. Pressure-sensitive labeling lids provide a sanitary top and offer the opportunity to create brand...

Shrink sleeves. (Supplier's Marketplace).(Majestic Flex PAC)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Majestic Flex PAC specializes in full body shrink sleeves and offers High Shrink PVC, OPS and PET materials in roll stock, pre-cut, pre-cut and perforated, and preformed configurations. In addition, the company offers a full line of converted...

High-barrier metallized film. (Supplier's Marketplace).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Toray Plastics Inc. introduces its new Torayfan PC-2, a highly durable film that eliminates de-lamination during package opening and provides advanced oxygen and moisture-barrier protection. It also offers cold-seal bonding. New thin-gauge,...