Category: Packaging
Initiative driving innovative paths to sustainability
A new $25 million initiative from the USDA is driving the push to find new, sustainable packaging and labeling options for specialty crops
Solution aims to reduce reliance on polystyrene in fresh produce packaging
A new technology is helping produce packers move away from ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes used to transport fresh broccoli.
Specialty crop growers to get $2 billion boost from USDA
Specialty crop growers will receive help through a new program aimed at maintaining domestic supply and expanding market opportunities.
Report forecasts growth in packaging machinery shipments beginning in 2025
A new report forecasts growth in U.S. packaging machinery shipments beginning in 2025 after a 2024 downturn.
Registration open for inaugural PACK EXPO Southeast
Registration is now open for the inaugural edition of PACK EXPO Southeast, to be held March 10-12 in Atlanta.
PACK EXPO International 2024 draws 77,500 to Chicago
PACK EXPO International 2024 drew a total of 77,500 people to Chicago from Nov. 3-6, an attendance increase of 19% from 2022.
Packaging and processing innovation award winners named
The 2024 Technology Excellence Awards, recognizing in packaging and processing, were presented at PACK EXPO International.
Robotic palletizing solutions company launches cobot rental program
Columbia/Okura, a provider of end-of-line automation solutions, is launching a new palletizing equipment rental program
Packaging company completes renovation of North American headquarters
SOMIC Packaging Inc. has completed the purchase and renovation of its new, 48,000-square-foot headquarters.
Signode to debut packaging technology innovations next month
Packaging equipment manufacturer Signode will unveil new technology at PACK EXPO International 2024, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago.
Companies team up to trial plastic-free blueberry packaging
Blueberry genetics company Mountain Blue has partnered with packaging solutions company Opal to trial plastic-free cardboard punnets.
Innovation lab aims to accelerate new packaging, labeling developments
IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce and Clemson University will each receive $5 million to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab
Dole Fresh Vegetables introducing new salad kit flavors
Dole Fresh Vegetables is introducing new flavors to its line of DOLE chopped salad kits. The kits showcase hummus, spicy cashew and Baja ranch flavors.
Sustainable potato packaging design tops nationwide competition
A sustainable packaging design for SPUDS less-than-perfect potatoes has won first place in a nationwide student design challenge.
Luxury pineapple to be available in Europe early next year
A luxury pineapple that took more than 15 years to develop and costs nearly $400 will be available in Europe in early 2025.