packaging
Automated pineapple wax dosing machine launches
An award-winning, fully automated pineapple wax dosing solution has been officially launched by packaging and processing provider JBT Marel. The Pr... continue reading »
Triangle Package Machinery to debut vertical form fill seal bagger
Triangle Package Machinery will debut a new vertical form fill seal bagger next month at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. The Elwin is designed to deliver high... continue reading »
Salad kits targeting millennial, Gen Z consumers
Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle, manufacturer of DOLE-branded packaged salads, has refreshed its DOLE Salad Kit packaging line with new colors and pho... continue reading »
Postharvest solutions company expanding presence in Brazil
Postharvest solutions company Akorn Technology is expanding its presence in Brazil to help extend the country’s exports of mangos, avocados, limes, ... continue reading »
PACK EXPO Las Vegas registration fees to increase next month
Sustainability will be a main focus of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, which kicks off Sept. 29 in Las Vegas. Registration for the event is $30 through Sept. 5, ... continue reading »
Partnership to introduce containerized shipping for bananas and pineapples
Fresh Del Monte Produce partnered with the global logistics company CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping service for fresh banana and pin... continue reading »
Innovation impetus: Packaging advances driven by convenience, sustainability
While convenience still reigns as king, nearly all produce packaging may soon be recyclable, biodegradable or both. Demand for fresh produce packag... continue reading »
New North American headquarters helping packaging company expand footprint
SOMIC Packaging Inc. has opened its new North American headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The 48,000-square-foot facility provides the sp... continue reading »
Packaging primary focus in fresh produce supply chain
With global import pressures making the already delicate and time-sensitive process of packaging and shipping fresh produce even more crucial to compa... continue reading »
Coalition works to increase PET thermoform acceptance and capture
PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a widely diffused polymer favored by the packaging industry for its versatility and recyclability. Thermoformed... continue reading »
