Packaging
Late harvest for Northwest sweet cherries didn’t hurt supply
Fresh Northwest-grown sweet cherries are still available in produce aisles nationwide, but only for a limited time. As this year's later-than-usual ch... continue reading »

Thoughtful package design protects freshness
Packaging protects and identifies fruit and vegetable products. With thoughtful design, this functionality can be extended to enhance the product, imp... continue reading »
Recyclable PET packaging with oxygen blocker keeps products fresh longer
Placon has a barrier material that keeps oxygen out while also having the ability to be thrown into the recycling bin. The OxyStar barrier material... continue reading »
NatureSweet debuts to-go packaging for tomatoes
NatureSweet, producer of snacking tomatoes, has introduced new palm-sized packaging that includes washed and ready-to-eat cherub tomatoes. The smal... continue reading »
SOMIC Packaging hires industry veteran for Western sales
SOMIC Packaging has added veteran Stacy Schmeiser as the new Western Regional sales manager. Based in Phoenix, he brings 30 years of experience to the... continue reading »

New wine brand Juliet launches in recycled material packaging
Juliet has launched its brand of luxury boxed wines, which come in a cylindrical container called Eco-Magnum. Debuting with a 2021 Sauvignon Blanc ... continue reading »
Label, sticker and decal options for food & beverage applications
While they may seem the same, labels, stickers and decals are different—and have separate uses. Empire Screen Printing, manufacturer of screen pr... continue reading »
Açaí food and beverage brand moves to plant-based packaging
SAMBAZON, a leading global supplier of certified fair-trade and organic Açaí, pledges to achieve plant-based and post-consumer recycled packaging fo... continue reading »
Apple receiving, washing grading, packaging equipment sale
A state-of-the-art apple receiving, washing, grading and packaging plant is holding an equipment sale in Comstock Park, Michigan. Equipment include... continue reading »

Fair Earth Farms introduces salad products packaged in plant-based, fully compostable bags
Boskovich Fresh Food Group's subsidiary Fresh Prep, LLC has launched Fair Earth Farms with six SKUs. This is the first in its category to package orga... continue reading »