Ceepackaging

Producers of alcoholic drinks such as beer, spirits and wine as a whole in this segment believe that there is a trend to create a more premium image of their products. For beer manufacturers, the establishment of microbrewery-type products and innovation in the varieties of beer have created a demand for packaging to better distinguish brands. This is resulting in a faster label and packaging innovation. There is also an expected resurgence of aluminum bottle packaging which helps reduce weight while continuing to protect the product.

Weak fillers manufactured by companies like Rapak are causing oxygen ingress which may be one of the reasons for wine being spoiled. In the case of Rapak this is a further problem adding to recent difficulties with leaks.

Sleever International, specialist in sleeve decorative solutions, will present at Luxe Pack show 2009 in Monaco, the latest developments in SLEEVER® technology, with its solutions to brand dynamisation.

The latest generation single-head, fully automatic filler is ensuring high output speeds and reduced oxygen ingress in the packing of 3-litre wine bag-in-boxes (BiB) at the H & A Prestige Packaging Company site in Chorley Lancs.

Echo Falls, the wine brand owned by Constellation Europe, is expanding its range to include two new varietals. The new Chilean Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz wines will add momentum to the brand, which is already outperforming the wine category as a whole.

Michael Schlegal of Systempack Manufacture explains how his Munich based company has been producing a variety of unusual bottles since 1895. Systempack specialises in giving interesting solutions for beer, wine and spirits which will make high class products stand out on the supermarket shelves.

Cantine Riunite is the first supplier to use Silgan White Cap’s attractive and convenient 27mm RRP closure for wine bottles.

Over the past few years, a growing variety of new large-size beverage containers, such as party kegs, home draft systems, and PET kegs has infiltrated the market. KHS has acted as consultant in the development of nearly all of these new types of container by designing and supplying the new filling systems accordingly. KHS AG announces its collaboration with Lightweight Containers B.V. (NL) in the development and marketing of plant and filling technology for the disposable KeyKeg®.

The KHS Innofill DVD can filling system, tried and tested worldwide, now offers a variety of innovative advantages. A new generation of the Innofill DVD precisely geared towards today's requirements is now being introduced to the market. Even greater machine availability, optimized sanitizing processes, hygienic design as far as the eye can see, simplified changeover: these are just a few of the numerous benefits offered by the new Innofill DVD concept.

A&R Carton is one of the nominees of the “Deutsche Verpackungspreis 2008” for its “Vin-o-Presenter”, a wine pack entirely made of board with an integrated handle.

Luxe Pack Monaco is the luxury goods packaging exhibition. Its 21st edition will open its doors in October, 28-31 in the Grimaldi forum.

Vox Artes Gráficas is label converter. For the label industry, it is a relatively large company, with around 118 employees currently housed in a 7000m2 facility in Vila Nova de Gaia, near Porto. What distinguishes Vox, however, is its specialism in labels for wines and, of course, port – a market where quality and service are key factors, and print runs usually small. Vox meets these criteria with a series of innovative, 'best practice' solutions that aptly demonstrate how focusing on one particular market niche, and doing it well, can represent a highly-successful business model today in the packaging industry.

The Fasson portfolio of self-adhesive wine labelling materials has been significantly expanded by Avery Dennison in terms of both products and the complementary specialty service offered to label converters. This niche end-use market has grown in recent years as wine producers and bottlers have come to accept the benefits of self-adhesive labels in terms of both ease of application and print capability -- particularly with today's advanced reel-to-reel digital presses.

A new joint venture company has been launched in Bulgaria to deliver better localised service and a wider range of bag-in-box packaging and filling systems in South Eastern Europe.

Sleever International, the leading provider of sleeving solutions globally, will be at the Vinexpo – Marketers 2007 with the latest in sleeving technology, including the solutions to decorate and to promote sales through collector items for the wine market.

Inspired by the cosmetics industry, the food sector is increasingly focusing on upscale and fashion-inspired packaging to better promote its products. Ingenious cases, boxes and coffrets in a number of material and design combinations are tempting consumers.

Companies will soon have the freedom to choose the size of packaging they use for most of their products, after a set of restrictive rules were abolished yesterday by EU ministers.