An updated Chinese regulatory scheme for clearing food packaging materials means that it is now desirable for companies to get their unapproved products cleared in China, said David Ettinger, partner at Keller and Heckman’s Shanghai Representative Office....
Sealpac has outlined flexibility, material savings and traceability as the main benefits of its integrated machinery, during a recent trade show in Germany.
Food manufacturers can now access a factory performance software system based in the cloud in a move its creator, food and drink operations consultant Coriolis, describes as a world first.
Linpac Packaging has developed a range of hinged bakery boxes which are lighter than previous designs to ease the eco-tax burden on retailers and manufacturers across Europe.
Traceable polymer additives and those that create subtle defects in plastic bakery trays should clamp down on the huge and costly issue of theft, their developer says.
The DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation have saluted a significant number of food packages over the years for breakthrough technology aimed to benefit consumers.
Oven Industries Inc. has introduced new temperature control products, geared toward a range of food processing applications, with ramp/soak capabilities.
Packaging polymers are growing in the developed and developing world, driven by the constant demand for more food to feed the world’s expanding population, according to PlasticsEurope.
Carometec, an Iowa company that provides a broad range of quality and sanitation equipment for the food industry, has a number of machines intended to help processors better comply with new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules.
The latest European packaging manufacturer to announce it would be passing on raw material cost increases is UK company Paccor, which makes rigid plastic food packaging.
G.Mondini and Digi Europe have collaborated to launch an integrated weigh station with a coding system that allows printing directly onto film on the top of the tray, eliminating the need for labels and the cost of dispersing unwanted backing paper.
UK-based research groups Campden BRI and CABI have teamed up to consistent scientific support covering the entire food and drink supply chain as the world’s population continues to increase.
A whey protein coating is being developed as part of an EU project to replace existing polyethylene (PE) or petrochemical plastic coatings in multilayer packaging and enhance recyclability.
The Grease Viper, an industrial air cleaner from NC-based Trion Indoor Air Quality, removes grease, smoke, odor and other emissions from the air in industry cooking environments.
During the 18-19 June Akademie Fresenius Conference, experts from Registrar Corp. will offer food exporters advice on complying with U.S. Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) labeling regulations.
Demand for fresh, everyday consumables is fuelling growth in the active, intelligent and controlled food and drink packaging market, the latest report from BCC Research claims.
Cloverdale Foods, a Pennsylvania manufacturer of high-quality processed meats, has selected DEACOM ERP (enterprise resource planning) software in order to streamline its operations.
RPC Barrier Containers has created a custom packaging solution for French foods firm Soulie Restauration, imparting the products with a premium look and long shelf life.
Total Packaging has increased its folding carton manufacturing capacity with two new production lines from BOBST that will help it cope with increased sales.
Tray-Pak Corp., a Reading, PA-based company that provides custom thermoform packaging to baked good firms and other food producers, has attained a high achievement score from the American Institute of Baking International (AIB).
UK dairy producer Arla Foods has updated its Lurpak Spreadables butter products with metallized paper labeling from AR Metallizing, giving the products new shelf appeal.
Ishida boosted production twelvefold for South Africa's raisin producer Fruits du Sud by supplying an automated multihead weigher with anti-stick properties.
Dutch meat packaging firm A. van den Broek BV reportedly has found that by adding DuPont’s Surlyn sealant layer to its Hibassk high-barrier film, meat is kept fresher longer.
An EU project is aiming to produce functional bacteriostatic packaging which is 100% biodegradable and demonstrates higher mechanical strength and increased ultra-violet and heat resistance than conventional methods.
The Processing Zone, a specialized pavilion at the PACK EXPO 2013 trade show focused on technology and equipment for processing professionals, has sold out every square inch of exhibit space.
Valley Cold Storage and Transportation, a cold-storage warehouse facility in Southern New Mexico, has tapped Datex FootPrint WMS software to automate its warehouse operations.
LAKOS Separators and Filtration Solutions offers water filtering equipment geared toward the food processing industry. The technologies are designed to help ensure the safety of products and integrity of manufacturing equipment.
In honour of Saturday’s Global Star Wars Day (“May the fourth be with you”), CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has highlighted advances in robotic technology that can increase efficiency and safety of food processing and other fields.
Packaging format plays an important role in consumer choice when it comes to Iberian dry-cured ham according to a conjoint analysis (CA) conducted by researchers.
Vegetable canner Bonduelle has partnered with packaging firm Ardagh Group on new cans said to offer increased sustainability as well as a higher degree of consumer appeal.
Flintec UK Ltd. has launched single-point load cells geared toward heavy-duty food environments; according to the manufacturing, the units offer high accuracy and durability.
