Plastic Milk Pitcher
February 27th, 2006
Design:
Manufacturer: GenPak, Division of Spartech Canada, Inc.
Date:
This straightforward plastic jug facilitates the use of plastic milk bags, used in Canada since the 1980′s. This may seem odd; to drink milk from a bag but this system reduces packaging waste by 90% and keeps the milk fresher than other packaging. The jug was available in multiple colour palettes, changing through time (like pastels for the 80′s) and could be custom screened for use by anyone. This simple design was truly innovative and way ahead of its time.
-Todd Falkowsky
Entry Filed under: Housewares
22 Comments Add your own
1. Graham /Art-ex Printing | May 11th, 2006 at 10:53
I would lkie to buy 200 of your milk pitchers for a client, how can I get them? Graham 519-756-7070 fax 519-756-7075
2. Susan Holmes | August 18th, 2006 at 09:00
I am also looking for these pitchers for a client.
905-829-4743
3. swati | September 17th, 2006 at 18:08
I want to buy this pitcher in New york. Is it available in the US
4. Alana Zujo | November 30th, 2006 at 22:53
Todd, I think you’re in business.
5. Jenny Kim | December 1st, 2006 at 12:41
I think just about everyone I know has at least one of these jugs in their house. Truth is I think my family has had one of these things for at least 15 years and counting…. it’s one of those things you only seem to need to buy once in your life because of the durability of the thing.
6. Darlene | February 13th, 2007 at 10:31
I work for a dairy and would like to purchase some of the milk pitchers with our logo on them. Who would I contact?
7. Bill Whitehill | April 17th, 2007 at 01:20
I am looking to purchase 10000+ pitchers.
However, my customer wants a lidded pitcher similar to something he has seen in Canada.
Can you help?
8. james | February 15th, 2008 at 12:19
My friend works for the company who makes the jugs in Canada. They don’t make a lid but they are great. I think they print logos too. It was made by genpak now it’s only made by Hamelin. They are affiliated or something.
Email him at danny@hamelin-ent.com I don’t know what the minimum quantity is but im sure he’ll be glad to help
9. PETER UTNANS | February 19th, 2008 at 06:46
I have an idea which could only improve on your milk pitcher, Are yuo interested
10. Michelle | February 25th, 2008 at 18:43
Where can I find a milk pitcher with a lid?
11. kathe schofield | March 8th, 2008 at 19:40
Where can I buy these pitchers?
thanks
kathe
12. Andy | June 25th, 2008 at 20:41
We have a milk pitcher which is a bit bigger than the usual ones you see in grocery stores. It also has a lid on it, which you slide on from the front.
The Marking on the Bottom are:
ToTson TM
PAT. PENDING & IND. DESIGN REG.
Rd. 1985
M.C. Duffy
MADE IN CANADA towards the handle side.
I am trying to find out where these are made and where they might be able to be purchased, as they are soooo much better than any others I have seen. The milk never spills, as so frequently with the others.
13. Karis Riggs | August 27th, 2008 at 20:27
I too would like to purchase these milk jugs, could you tell me where?
Thank you
14. zenon | September 17th, 2008 at 17:24
Plastic milk bag pitchers with lids are now avaliable.
Check on ebay or email :
nevadaproducts@sympatico.ca
15. Dorothy Wintle | January 6th, 2009 at 10:09
Hi Christine,
Finally thought of trying to get in touch with you through your company after all these years. Lost contact as I guess we all have moved. Hope all is well. I am in Scarborough close to the Zoo. 416 208-7455. Wanted to mail you a print. All the best to you and your family, Dorothy Wintle
16. dani | February 8th, 2009 at 07:50
“way ahead of its time”? not that much. we’ve been using those milk bags and plastic jugs since the 60s :)
17. Lynne Stevenson | July 14th, 2009 at 16:39
Need one of these jugs asap. Where can I get one????
18. Marcus Kingo | January 23rd, 2010 at 23:32
I am looking for jugs like these to use as a promotional item. Where can i buy these?
Marcus Kingo
marcuskingo@msn.com
519-872-5865
19. kühlschrank.com » &hellip | May 31st, 2010 at 06:58
[...] holds the milk bag, but also punctures it and has a lid. I’m must more used to these sort of old school pitchers. We had a yellow one at our house and my grandparents had an orange one. The bag was left exposed [...]
20. Liz | August 10th, 2010 at 07:21
Andy (June 25, 2008) commented on a particular type of milk pitcher that is taller than most and comes with a lid. I, too, have the exact same one that I’ve had 25+ years, which I bought in Tottenham, Ontario, Canada because it was designed and distributed by someone locally (hence the TOTSON logo). And I agree with Andy, in that you’ll never find a better design. I wish they were still in business so I could buy them for my grown kids.
21. Austin | August 21st, 2010 at 14:52
To Liz and Andy above and to anybody else searching for the ToTson pitcher,
The taller milk bag holders with the lid are available and they are great!!
Here is their Website:
http://milkbagpitcher.yolasite.com/
22. Stuart Anderson | April 18th, 2012 at 19:33
I would like to buy some milk pitchers for advertising with my Logo on the side of the container, who do I contact?
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