Packaging
The new Kwik Lok 912, combined with Matthews Marking Systems eSolarMark Fiber laser-coding system, allows new capabilities to include information and graphics on closures.
Fred Heptinstall plans to retire from Polymer Logistics at the end of the year.
CHEP has appointed Jake Gilene to senior vice president of sales and customer service of CHEP USA.
Windsor, Ontario-based LabelPac, a company providing equipment that prints and applies labels on fruit, has a partnership with Australian company Label Press.
Crawford Packaging, London, Ontario, has hired Carey Berdock to lead its food processing division.
Maglio Cos., Milwaukee, Wis., has introduced new options for its Readyripe watermelon pouch.
MONTEREY, California — Meal kit business continues to grow for HelloFresh and the company’s attention on packaging needs is growing along with it.
Perrysburg, Ohio-based Dillin Automation Systems Corp. has completed a Pallet Load Accumulation System for Double Diamond Fruit of Quincy, Wash.
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation has approved $1 million to expand corrugated packaging curriculum in the U.S.
NNZ USA, Atlanta, has hired four former Giro Pack Inc. employees who have experience in tubular net and film packaging, Giro Pack’s signature products.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Whether shoppers prefer bulk or packaged fruits and vegetables often depends on age, gender and other factors, according to the newest Power of Produce report from the Food Marketing Institute.
Wenatchee, Wash-based Keyes Packaging Group has hired Suzanne Wolter as vice president of sales and marketing.
Greens grower-processor WP Rawl, Pelion, S.C., is turning over a new leaf with a packaging update.
German Pulido, director of innovation for Smurfit Kappa, said counting the cost of packaging goes beyond dollars and cents.
The Packer’s Tom Karst visited with Jay Singh on April 17, previewing the upcoming freshPACKmoves 2019 conference and also talking about sustainability in packaging.
The purchase of reusable plastic container company IFCO Systems, a $2.51 billion deal, has been finalized.
Software company Specright Inc., Irvine, Calif., has secured $8.8 million funding from investors to speed up product development, expand operations globally and more than double its employees.
Package Containers Inc. has hired David Moen as regional sales manager and retail director.
Fox Packaging, McAllen, Texas, has officially opened a 32,000-square-foot printing facility.
The United Fresh Produce Association has chosen the 36 finalists for its 2018 Innovation Awards.
The National Mango Board is asking packers/marketers to use the group’s logo on mango boxes or Price Look-Up stickers.
Bard Valley Date Growers, Yuma, Ariz., has launched a colorful new label design for Natural Delights brand dates.
Proseal, which specializes in tray sealing equipment, has a new testing system that allows fresh-cut processors to determine the optimal seal and peel strength for packaging.
The United Fresh Produce Association has named 48 new products as finalists in its 2019 Innovation Awards.
JBT Corp., Chicago, is purchasing United Kingdom-based Proseal, which specializes in tray sealing technology for the produce and other industries.
The use of plastics across the produce supply chain is the focus of a new industry working group formed by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
PISMO BEACH, Calif. — Value-added solutions that meet the needs of tomorrow’s consumers is one opportunity for fresh produce marketers.
Fresh-cut companies breaking out into the trend of microwaveable vegetable packs have a new option from Temkin International Inc.
Love Beets, Rochester, N.Y., relaunched its marinated baby beets and other beet offerings with resealable packaging that double the products’ shelf life.
Waukesha, Wis.-based KHS USA Inc. plans to purchase the assets of Fairfield, N.J., packaging equipment manufacturer Scandia Packaging Machinery Co.