{"id":3398,"date":"2024-10-25T06:28:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T10:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=3398"},"modified":"2024-10-25T06:28:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T10:28:21","slug":"intelligent-blends-launches-new-automated-pouching-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=3398","title":{"rendered":"Intelligent Blends launches new automated pouching line\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Intelligent Blends, a manufacturer of single-serve and bagged beverages, has launched its new automated pouching manufacturing line.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The new line is designed to improve its service offerings to meet the diverse needs of Intelligent Blends\u2019 customers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It will expand Intelligent Blends\u2019 existing coffee, tea, and functional powder packaging formats, including K-Cups, stick packs, and coffee bags.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Intelligent Blends sales vice-president John Lenz said: \u201cOur new pouching line underscores our commitment to supporting our co-packing partners and responding to the dynamic demands of today\u2019s market.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the growing interest in functional beverages, we are excited to offer this additional packaging option, enabling our partners to deliver innovative products in the formats consumers prefer.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The introduction of the automated pouching manufacturing line will scale up Intelligent Blends\u2019 production capacity to more than five million pouches annually.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It equips the company\u00a0to better support the burgeoning functional powder sector and provide high-quality products that cater to changing consumer demands.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Based in Southern California, US, Intelligent Blends provides sustainable single-serve and bagged beverages such as coffee and tea. Its offerings also include co-packing and hospitality solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In June this year, the company revealed that it received certification as a Gluten-Free facility by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), as well as Rainforest Alliance Certification (RFA).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the company installed a 280kW solar system to reduce its carbon footprint.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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