packaging
Researchers create antibacterial food wrapping
A Canadian team has developed a way to use viruses to kill food-contaminating bacteria. According to a study published in the journal ACS Biomaterials... continue reading »
Recall issued for fresh cut vegetables across North America for listeria concerns
Update: Since the original recall was issued by Mann Packing on Oct. 19, there have been nine subsequent recalls related to the original contamination... continue reading »
FPSA, Messe Düsseldorf extend alliance through 2023 PROCESS EXPO
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) has extended its formal alliance with Messe Düsseldorf through the PROCESS EXPO 2023 trade show. The... continue reading »
Hayssen introduces customer-driven packaging machine
Hayssen Flexible Systems, a Barry-Wehmiller company, has released its VERUS intermittent vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machine. Featuring an advanced... continue reading »
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 »
JLS introduces new robotic packaging platform
JLS Automation will introduce its next generation robotic packaging platform at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2017. The new robotic packaging system that integr... 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 »
Convenience is key for 2017 Innovation Award winners
Five Produce Innovation Award Winners were recognized at United Fresh 2017. This year’s honorees were selected by show attendees from a total of 46 ... continue reading »
CPMA names convention, trade show award recipients
As part of the 92nd Annual Convention and Trade Show in Toronto last week, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) recognized industry leade... continue reading »
McEntire Produce introduces Southern Sautés
McEntire Produce expands its value-added ChefBuddys product line with the introduction of Southern Sautés. These chopped vegetables with sauce featur... continue reading »
