packaging

Columbia/Okura announces strategic alliance with Fischbein

Columbia/Okura announced the formation of a strategic alliance with Fischbein Americas. This alliance was initiated by each company’s shared com... continue reading »

Challenges and Opportunities

Looking ahead to 2015, Produce Processing talked with several leaders around the industry to get their take on trends and issues as it relates to prod... continue reading »

Out With the Bad: Sorting technology detects unwanted materials

Fields and orchards can be wonderful, magical worlds unto themselves You just don’t want their residents – or invaders – to end up ... continue reading »

Clear Lam Packaging wins WorldStar 2015 Packaging Award

The PrimaPak Packaging developed by Clear Lam Packaging for Fisher Party Peanuts is a WorldStar 2015 Packaging Award winner in the food category, an h... continue reading »

People in the mix

Recent appointments in the produce processing industry include: J&J Family of Farms has hired industry veteran Chris Coffman to serve as presid... continue reading »

DIGI equipment certified by weights and measures group

DIGI, which partners with Harpak-Ulma Packaging in weigh/price/label systems for distribution, is now certified by the National Conference on Weights ... continue reading »

Ten nominees announced for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award

Messe Berlin and Fruchthandel Magazine have announced the nominees for the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2015. "The 10th annual FRUIT LOGISTICA In... continue reading »

Clear Lam to open new packing and innovation facility

In spring 2015, Clear Lam Packaging will open a new 25,000-square-foot Co-Packing Facility and Innovation Center at its Elk Grove Village, Illinois ma... continue reading »

Pack Expo racks up increased attendance

Packaging and processing professionals gathered in Chicago in November for Pack Expo International and Pharma Expo 2014, the largest packaging and pro... continue reading »

Allergen Alert: Proper labeling, rigorous manufacturing can help processors avoid problems

Drew McDonald knows the importance of accuracy in labeling allergens in foods all too well. The vice president of quality, food safety and regulatory... continue reading »