packaging
FDA unveils proposed front-of-package nutrition label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has unveiled a proposed front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label to provide consumers with readily visible informa... continue reading »
Nominations open for inaugural awards program celebrating Texas women in produce
Nominations are open for In Bloom, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA)’s Women in Produce’s inaugural awards program celebrating wo... continue reading »
SOMIC Packaging names new technical operations manager
SOMIC Packaging has tapped a management professional with more than three decades of experience as its new technical operations manager. Dave Billi... continue reading »
PMMI Foundation workforce development initiative gets new name
The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has renamed its relationship with workforc... continue reading »
Foundation contributes more than $800,000 to industry programs in 2024
The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, contributed more than $800,000 in support ... continue reading »
SC fresh-cut produce supplier acquired by national salads company
McEntire Produce, a fresh-cut processor, repacker and wholesaler supplying the foodservice industry since 1938, has been acquired by national value-ad... continue reading »
Innovation lab applications open, due by Feb. 12
Applications are now open for projects aimed at accelerating the development of sustainable packaging and labeling options and expanding U.S. export m... continue reading »
Newman’s Own brand launches first packaged salad kits
Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, introduces the first packaged salad kits from the philanthropic Newman’s Own ... continue reading »
Producers can apply for $2B in specialty crop assistance
Applications are now being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive. Eligible pro... continue reading »
Mexican grower-exporter plans expansion, new vegetable lines
Mexican fresh vegetable grower-exporter SL Produce, which launched a new packaged vegetable brand in October, is planning to add product lines and ent... continue reading »
