Packaging

Every package will tell a story and contribute to a zero-waste world

Fruit and vegetable products are often touted as “value-added,” regardless of the type of container that holds them. We are now entering an era... continue reading »

Winners of the 2015 United Fresh New Product Awards announced

United Fresh the winners of the 2015 New Product Awards in five categories from a record 45 fresh fruit and vegetable innovation finalists at United F... continue reading »

IFT15 all about food innovation

Advances in produce processing and all other types of food manufacturing will be front and center at this year’s annual convention of the Institute ... continue reading »

Pouches are becoming a dominant style of food packaging for produce companies

Walk through any produce section today and you’re sure to see an onslaught of different fresh produce products being offered in pouches. It’s a tr... continue reading »

New Respiration Control System redefines fresh produce market

Fruit and vegetables need oxygen to stay fresh. However, the amount of oxygen varies by variety and during the season. PerfoTec has developed a ... continue reading »

Industry Update: Where do we stand?

http://youtu.be/YyZ8T2ZXU3s Tom Stenzel, president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association, touches on hot-button issues from around the pr... continue reading »

PMA 2015 Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging submissions now open

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging, recognizing companies... continue reading »

Demonstration packing line works in high-speed harmony

This year’s Anuga FoodTec trade fair in Cologne, Germany, which saw some 43,000 visitors, highlighted new food processing technology from around the... continue reading »

Anchor Packaging introduces new ‘Wave’ product line

Anchor Packaging announced the launch of their newest product line, which incorporates ergonomic design, reduction of petroleum-based materials, and a... continue reading »

A ‘huge demographic shift’ means opportunity for fresh-cut

As they get older, become more established and enjoy increasing buying power, the millennial generation is getting a growing amount of attention from ... continue reading »