Packaging
Pricey pineapple designed to power sustainability, not promote waste
A $400 pineapple may not seem, at first glance, a paragon of processing sustainability. But Fresh Del Monte’s chief sustainability officer says the ... continue reading »
Initiative driving innovative paths to sustainability
As regulations aimed at increasing the sustainability of packaging are passed in the U.S., Canada and the EU, the impetus to find workable, cost-effec... continue reading »
Solution aims to reduce reliance on polystyrene in fresh produce packaging
A new modified atmosphere/modified humidity packaging technology is helping produce packers move away from ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton box... continue reading »
Specialty crop growers to get $2 billion boost from USDA
U.S. specialty crop growers will receive help in overcoming recent challenges through a new federal program aimed at maintaining a strong domestic sup... continue reading »
Report forecasts growth in packaging machinery shipments beginning in 2025
A new report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies forecasts growth in U.S. packaging machinery shipments in 2025 after... continue reading »
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 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. ... continue reading »
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. The total included 48,00... continue reading »
Packaging and processing innovation award winners named
The 2024 Technology Excellence Awards, recognizing the best innovations in packaging and processing being shown for the first time at a PACK EXPO even... continue reading »
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. The miniPAL Cobot Rental P... continue reading »
Packaging company completes renovation of North American headquarters
SOMIC Packaging Inc. has completed the purchase and renovation of its new headquarters. The 48,000-square-foot building at InverPoint Business Park in... continue reading »
