Packaging
Bio-based plastics show great potential
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, approximately one-third of food produced in the world for human consumption ... continue reading »
Scientists develop clay-based antimicrobial packaging
Scientists have developed a packaging film coated with clay nanotubes packed with an antibacterial essential oil. The film provides a one-two punch, p... continue reading »
USDA awards $4.6 million for nanotechnology research
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded 13 grants totaling $4.6 million for research on the next generation of agricult... continue reading »
Research outlines the Power of Produce at retail
Produce, a category that outpaces total store sales at $63 billion, increased in dollars 3.3 percent and grew in volume 2.6 percent over the 52 weeks ... continue reading »
KM Packaging launches new lidding film
KM Packaging Services has launched its new lidding film KPeel Flex Pet. The new film was created especially for demanding applications, offering enhan... continue reading »
Moxxy Marketing wins packaging design awards
Moxxy Marketing has been awarded four American Packaging Design Awards by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) for their work on the Josie's Organics brand of v... continue reading »
Inline Plastic rolls out new tamper evident products
Inline Plastics has launched its SnackWare food containers, the newest members of the company's patented Safe-T-Fresh line of tamper evident products.... continue reading »
Sonoco acquires Clear Lam Packaging
Sonoco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., a family-held developer and manufacturer of... continue reading »
These eight food, beverage trends will make their mark on 2017-2018
The world of food and drink is constantly evolving, and ever more quickly. For food processors, staying relevant and remaining at the forefront of the... continue reading »
PMMI establishes PACK EXPO scholarship program
PMMI, The Association of Packaging and Processing Technologies, has established a new PACK EXPO scholarship program, which will provide $30,000 annual... continue reading »
