packaging

Food processing machinery auction closes March 7

includes mixers, vegetable slicers, depositors, tray sealers, labeling equipment, weighing scales, carton closing machines, inkjet printers, cooling a... continue reading »

Newtec’s Laser Flowpack 700 combines sealing, cutting

A new, fully automatic laser welding machine from Newtec offers solutions for a range of products, including fruits and vegetables, packed in ultra-th... continue reading »

Pair of industry veterans join Maryland-based produce wholesaler

Maryland-based produce wholesaler Pete Pappas & Sons has added two industry veterans to its growing organic sales division. Kevin Benson, organ... continue reading »

U.K. co-op to remove best before dates on most fresh produce

U.K. consumer cooperative Co-op is removing best before dates of more than 150 lines of fresh produce in an effort to cut food waste and save money. ... continue reading »

Krones collects 2 German Design Awards for product design

Packaging technology company Krones has won two 2023 German Design Awards in the Excellent Product Design Industry category. The company’s Contif... continue reading »

Recyclable packaging series from ProAmpac now available in Europe

A new polyethylene-based flexible packaging series from ProAmpac offers options for applications including frozen food, fresh produce and pet treats. ... continue reading »

Mill Rock Packaging acquires Keystone Paper & Box

Mill Rock Packaging Partners LLC has acquired Keystone Paper & Box Co., a specialty packaging company that manufactures custom folding cartons for... continue reading »

JLS Automation hires new VP of finance and accounting

Robotic packaging systems producer JLS Automation has created a new position in its leadership team, hiring Shawn Rauchut as vice president of finance... continue reading »

Hessing Supervers completes new production plant

Hessing Supervers’ new production site in Greenport Venlo, Netherlands, is complete. The plant has 100 fresh vegetable cutting, washing, drying and ... continue reading »

PMMI names Andersen first female board chair

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has named Patty Andersen as its 2023 board chair. Andersen is the first woman to hold... continue reading »