Packaging

U.K. co-op to remove best before dates on most fresh produce

U.K. consumer cooperative Co-op is removing best before dates of more than 150 lines of fresh produce in an effort to cut food waste and save money. ... continue reading »

Krones collects 2 German Design Awards for product design

Packaging technology company Krones has won two 2023 German Design Awards in the Excellent Product Design Industry category. The company’s Contif... continue reading »

Recyclable packaging series from ProAmpac now available in Europe

A new polyethylene-based flexible packaging series from ProAmpac offers options for applications including frozen food, fresh produce and pet treats. ... continue reading »

Mill Rock Packaging acquires Keystone Paper & Box

Mill Rock Packaging Partners LLC has acquired Keystone Paper & Box Co., a specialty packaging company that manufactures custom folding cartons for... continue reading »

JLS Automation hires new VP of finance and accounting

Robotic packaging systems producer JLS Automation has created a new position in its leadership team, hiring Shawn Rauchut as vice president of finance... continue reading »

Hessing Supervers completes new production plant

Hessing Supervers’ new production site in Greenport Venlo, Netherlands, is complete. The plant has 100 fresh vegetable cutting, washing, drying and ... continue reading »

PMMI names Andersen first female board chair

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has named Patty Andersen as its 2023 board chair. Andersen is the first woman to hold... continue reading »

Safeguarding produce from viruses through active packing technologies

In the produce sector, assuring freshness and safety has long been a leading concern of processors, distributors and brands. Conventional mitigation s... continue reading »

Powering the process: Retorts help steer products to market

When Jeff Rome decided to scale up his family sauerkraut business, he quickly learned he would need more advanced equipment. “At times, it was no... continue reading »

Packaging solutions provider Oliver Inc. acquires folding carton manufactuer

Specialty packaging solutions provider Oliver Inc. has acquired Tap Packaging + Design, a leading manufacturer of custom folding cartons. Cleveland... continue reading »