Packaging
The importance of sustainability in packaging is somewhat important or very important for close to 90% of consumers.
Corrugated box production reached a record level in the pandemic year 2020, and the outlook for continued moderate growth is still in place.
Single-use packaging is subject to volatile raw material sourcing, commodity markets, and manufacturing capacities.
Novipax, a leading absorbent manufacturer with a significant presence in the fresh protein and produce markets, will be featured in the next episode of the world-renowned television series, EARTH with John Holden.
Mondi, IMA Ilapak and Les Crudettes have won three prizes at the prestigious French packaging award and the Trophées de l’innovation LSA for a new paper packaging.
Botta Packaging, Italy, is launching a free and simple online LCA tool to encourage more companies to use Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) as part of their wider sustainability programs.
The COVID 19 pandemic has driven up demand around the globe for e-commerce boxes and other delivery packaging sealed with pressure-sensitive adhesive.
The pace of packaging innovation didn’t stop because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increasing online and omnichannel marketing present challenges to produce shippers and packaging suppliers.
Paper-based packaging and bags have seen big growth in the last year, produce leaders say.
Consumers are far from “over” their preferences for packaging established during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
During Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair in Rimini, Sorma Group premiered its new WD4-S weighing machine.
Tasteful Selections, leading the bite-size potato category in innovation and sustainability is pleased to announce the limited launch of its new 100-percent plastic-free, recyclable and compostable packaging.
Fresh produce packaging innovators, StePac Ltd. has expanded its range of top seals with new solutions to boost the retail fresh produce packaging sector.
Two new products from F&S Produce Co., Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits and Little Green Sprout’s Organic vegetables, offer even more ways to satisfy shoppers and boost category sales as well.
The government of France has announced it has put in place a ban on plastic packaging on many fresh unprocessed fruits and vegetables as of Jan. 1.
Chelsea, Mass.-based Morning Kiss Organic will offer several organic citrus products in Bio-Able packaging that is 100% recyclable and degradable.
Supplies of Peruvian asparagus should be plentiful for festive holiday meals, and importers say quality should be good.
Cardboard clamshells are new for tomato grower Long Wind Farm, East Thetford, Vt.
Packaging and paper supplier Mondi has introduced its first recyclable functional barrier paper bag for salads in the Group LSDH’s Les Crudettes range.
Reusable Packaging Container (RPC) provider IFCO has unveiled its comprehensive ESG (Environment Social Governance) 2025 strategy to thrive in the circular economy.
Keasbey, N.J.-based Wakefern Food Corp. has upped its commitment to reusable plastic containers (RPCs).
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Smurfit Kappa, leading company in the production of paper-based packaging, has completed a two-phase upgrade of its facilities at the Barranquilla Paper Mill in Colombia.
In 2021, a major plastic container theft sting was executed in Cook County, Illinois.
Flexible packaging and material science company ProAmpac has partnered with Kit Yam, a professor in Rutgers University’s food science department.
As an easily accessible fruit that makes for a simple and quick snack or side, grapes are highly popular with many American consumers, especially in the fall around harvest-time.
The Reusable Packaging Association has announced the winners of the 2022 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards.
Kwik Lok is introducing its new 865B at the International Floral and Produce Association (IFPA) show in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 27-29, 2022.
McAllen, Texas-based Fox Packaging is celebrating its 60th anniversary serving the produce industry this year.