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Case & tray packing has evolved significantly over the past 50 years. While product continues to be placed into a corrugated case or tray as a method of protecting and containing product until it reaches its final destination, the technology and method of placing product into the case or tray has dramatically changed. Initial case …

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Investing in a cartoner can be a daunting task if you don’t know what to look for, or where and how to start the searching process. The desire to purchase a cartoning machine is typically driven by the desire to package your product more efficiently, improve ergonomics and improve the aesthetics of your package. At …

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The craft beer market continues to explode. Competition in this industry is tough. There were 6,000 breweries in operation during 2017, with 98 percent of them small and independent craft brewers. People are drinking a greater volume of craft beer than ever before, but they’re also drinking a wider variety of different types of craft …

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Retail Ready Packaging (aka Shelf Ready Packaging) Trends Large retailers, such as Walmart and Aldi, are encouraging suppliers to use retail ready packaging (RRP). The requirements of large retailers such as these two, are playing a big part in the growing trend of RRP within secondary packaging solutions. What is Retail Ready Packaging (RRP)? Retail …

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Summit Brewing Co. in St. Paul has served both craft beer and its community since 1986. To Summit, it’s not just a priority to brew fine, hand-crafted beer, but also to give back to the community that has supported them throughout the years. The company feels that great beer is even better when it’s shared …

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