The food and beverage industry is facing extraordinary pressure – from rising material costs and labor shortages to shifting consumer expectations and sustainability demands. In this fast-changing environment, packaging isn’t just a cost center; it’s a strategic advantage. That’s where Arnold Packaging and Arnold Automation come in.
For over 90 years, Arnold Packaging has partnered with manufacturers and distributors to design smarter, safer, and more efficient packaging and automation solutions. Today, our integrated approach helps food and beverage companies reduce waste, protect product integrity, and optimize every step from production to delivery.
1. Smarter Packaging Solutions That Protect and Perform
Food and beverage products face tough conditions – moisture, temperature swings, transport vibration, and shelf visibility. Arnold Packaging’s engineers design custom packaging solutions that:
Maintain product freshness and integrity through innovative materials and sealing systems
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Reduce product damage and spoilage during transit and storage
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Improve presentation and shelf appeal while staying cost-effective
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Support sustainability goals with recyclable, right-sized materials that lower overall waste
Our in-house packaging experts use data-driven testing and design to ensure every product is packaged for performance – not just packed to ship.
2. Automation That Tackles Labor Shortages and Boosts Efficiency
With persistent labor shortages and higher operating costs, automation is no longer optional – it’s essential. Through Arnold Automation, food and beverage manufacturers can streamline repetitive, labor-intensive tasks like:
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Case forming, packing, and sealing
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Palletizing and depalletizing
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Labeling and coding
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Material handling and conveyance
Our robotics and automation team integrates advanced technology – like collaborative robots (cobots), vision systems, and smart conveyors – into existing production lines with minimal disruption. The result? Higher throughput, lower labor dependency, and improved product consistency.
3. Sustainable and Cost-Effective Packaging Strategies
Sustainability is now a business driver, not just a brand story. Arnold Packaging helps clients balance eco-conscious goals with cost control by:
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Transitioning to lightweight or recyclable materials
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Implementing right-sizing programs to eliminate excess packaging
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Reducing transportation costs and emissions with optimized cube utilization
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Auditing supply chains for end-to-end waste reduction
These initiatives not only reduce environmental impact – they can significantly improve your bottom line.
4. End-to-End Partnership, Not Just a Vendor
Arnold Packaging stands apart by offering end-to-end packaging and automation support – from engineering and prototyping to implementation and maintenance. We act as a true partner for food and beverage companies navigating change, providing:
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On-site packaging audits and performance analysis
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Custom packaging and automation design
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Equipment sourcing, integration, and training
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Preventive maintenance and technical support
Our goal is simple: to help your operation run faster, leaner, and smarter – with packaging that works as hard as your production line.
5. Proven Results for Food and Beverage Leaders
Arnold Packaging has helped companies across the food and beverage sector achieve:
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Up to 25% reduction in material costs through right-sizing and automation
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Fewer product returns thanks to improved protective packaging
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Increased throughput via robotic palletizing and case handling solutions
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Improved sustainability metrics and reduced packaging waste
We don’t just solve packaging problems – we engineer operational improvement.
Partner with Arnold Packaging Today
Whether you’re producing beverages, baked goods, prepared foods, or consumer packaged goods, Arnold Packaging and Arnold Automation can help you tackle today’s biggest challenges – efficiency, cost, and sustainability.
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Laura Cadden
Arnold Packaging
Protecting Your Product & Your Profit
