packaging
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 »
Tech takes aim at single-use plastic wraps for cucumbers
As sustainability gains greater currency with consumers and retailers, concerns about single-use plastics in the produce industry are growing. Acco... continue reading »
USDA awards 22 grants for produce packaging research
USDA has awarded 22 grants for produce packaging research to projects ranging from development of new materials to solutions piloted directly with fre... continue reading »
PMMI Foundation continues to invest in MSU School of Packaging
The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has donated more than $100,000 to the Mich... continue reading »
Preferred Packaging debuts recyclable, compostable fiber trays
New fiber trays for packaged meals from Preferred Packaging, a division of C-P Flexible Packaging, feature multiple compartments and are compostable a... continue reading »
Registration open for 2026 Southwest International Produce Expo
Registration is now open for the 2026 Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE), set for January 22-24 in Tucson, Arizona. Produced by the Fresh... continue reading »
Midwest Food Products Association seeks convention topics, speakers
The Midwest Food Products Association is accepting topic suggestions and presentation proposals as well as nominations for breakout session speakers. ... continue reading »
Fortress Technology to debut new equipment
Food safety company Fortress Technology will debut a compact combination metal detector and heavy duty checkweigher with a reject conveyor at Pack Exp... continue reading »
Packaging machine manufacturer names managing directors
Hugo Beck, a German-based manufacturer of horizontal packaging machines, has appointed two grandsons of company founder Hugo Beck as managing director... continue reading »
EXPO PACK Guadalajara draws more than 22,000 participants
Attendance at EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025 topped 22,000, including 5,600 exhibitors and 16,600 attendees from Mexico and throughout Latin America. T... continue reading »
