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BW Flexible Systems’ Hayssen R300 to launch at PACK EXPO East

March 17, 2024

Company to showcase significant innovation in flow-wrapping solutions for baked goods BW Flexible Systems, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions for food and non-food products, will introduce the Hayssen R300 to its flow wrapper portfolio at PACK EXPO East, held March 18 to 20 in Philadelphia. Renowned for its quality and robustness, the Hayssen…

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Bio-Food Grade™ HT Anti-Seize Compound is Ideal for Food Plant Maintenance

March 15, 2024

Renewable Lubricants introduces Bio-Food Grade™ HT Anti-Seize Compound, a biobased Extreme Pressure (EP) compound specifically formulated for lubricating sliding surface in food processing plants.  Designed to provide anti-weld protection and withstand high pressures in sliding surfaces, it protects the shoulder and threads of bolts against damage from galling or seizure. This patented, ultimately biodegradable, food…

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Four Pet Care Industry Revelations

March 11, 2024

The Pet Care Industry is Evolving Beyond Conventional Products By Swapna Gawale, a Project Manager with Towards Packaging The pet care industry has experienced a significant upswing in developed nations in recent years, mirroring the rising number of pet companions. Notably, the sale of dog and cat food packaging units has outpaced every other category…

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Aptar – Food Protection Enters Exclusive Partnership with Halopack to Launch Recyclable, Fiber-based Tray System in North America

March 7, 2024

Immediately available and domestically produced, the recyclable paper-based tray system uses 90% less plastic than conventional plastic-based trays and boasts extreme versatility Aptar – Food Protection, part of AptarGroup, Inc. and a leader in active material science food safety solutions, has been granted the North American license to manufacture and distribute the Halopack Tray system,…

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Monomaterial Labeling Technology Conquers ‘Over Packing’ Challenge in Snacks and Bakery Industries

March 4, 2024

Consumer demand and advancing legislation are reshaping the way suppliers serve the market. Not only do the public require more flexibility and more choice, but they want this in more sustainable packaging and nowhere is this truer than in the snacks and baked goods industries. Supermarket shelves will attest to the food manufacturers’ ability to…

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It’s Not Delivery, It’s a Properly Packaged Frozen Pizza

February 29, 2024

Dependable Shrink-Wrapping Machines Are the Secret Sauce By Brian Dennis, Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Texwrap Since its invention in 1950, the frozen pizza has become a staple on many Americans’ grocery lists. With its compact size for convenient freezer storage, ease of preparation and near universal appeal, the longstanding popularity of frozen pizzas is…

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Snack Packaging Trends: Striking A Balance Between Durability And Style

February 29, 2024

Flexible packaging and stand-up pouches are taking center stage in the flourishing snack food market.

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FDA, Industry Actions End Sales of PFAS Used in US Food Packaging

February 28, 2024

The following is attributed to Jim Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the U.S. This means the major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging…

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CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

February 28, 2024

CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has developed a new PHA-based polybag that has properties similar to traditional polybags made with petroleum-based plastic material. South Korea-based health and beauty retailer CJ Olive Young will incorporate the new PHA-based bags into their same-day delivery…

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IMA DAIRY & FOOD Installs Sharpening Grinder for Monomaterial Cup Packaging Cutting Technology

February 28, 2024

With addition of new grinder, company’s ZERO Technology cutting tools, which allow food manufacturers to easily break monomaterial multipacks into individual cups, can now be sharpened on-site in Massachusetts. IMA DAIRY & FOOD USA – whose equipment solutions comprise the long-established brands Gasti, Hamba, Hassia, Fillshape, Corazza, Erca, AlphaMAC and Intecma – has installed a…

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Fit for Consumption

February 26, 2024

More Consumers Seek Quality Assurance in Petfood Production By Kimberly Durkot, Field Marketing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific More than half of households worldwide are home to at least one domesticated animal according to market research by GfK. So it will come as no surprise that the global pet food and treats market is positively…

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Odorless, Tasteless Bio-based Food-grade Gear Oil is Ideal for Food and Beverage Processing Machinery

February 26, 2024

Bio-Food Grade™ gear oils perform like synthetics,  but are odorless, tasteless, and safe for incidental food contact. Renewable Lubricants patented, ultimately biodegradable Bio-Food Grade™ Gear Oils perform like synthetics but they are odorless, tasteless, and have a USDA H-1 rating so they are safe for incidental food contact,  making them ideal for use in food…

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Half of Gen Z Consumers are Actively Trying to Spend Less on Amazon

February 16, 2024

Mintel Study Finds Half of Gen Z Consumers Are Actively Trying to Spend Less on Amazon While Amazon maintains its position as the most shopped brand for US online shoppers (84%), some demographics, like Gen Z, have multifaceted and evolving opinions of the e-commerce giant. 4 in 10 US Gen Z consumers are tired of…

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Engineering Sustainable & Safe Healthcare Packaging

February 9, 2024

Innovative technologies are advancing recycling. By Glenn Petrie, Commercial Director – Healthcare at Plastic Ingenuity Healthcare packaging is integral to protecting the devices and products entrusted to support wellness and save lives. This segment includes packages designed for medical devices, pharmaceutical products, lab consumables and diagnostic tools. Patient health and safety are utmost concerns. At…

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Bespoke Private Label Packaging

February 9, 2024

What it Is, and why it’s becoming a more suitable option for small businesses. By Jeremy Freedman, Managing Director of Guardpack Starting a company is hard work. With so much on your mind, from opening an office to curating your online presence and more, it’s no wonder new business owners often become overwhelmed … What…

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Bridging the Gap: From Equipment Effectiveness to Business Impact

February 9, 2024

Technology Can Align Shopfloor and Boardroom Priorities By Steve Adams, CEO at LineView In the intricate and fast-paced world of modern industry, the concept of equipment effectiveness is a linchpin of operational success. Yet, the question that often looms large is how this seemingly technical measure translates into tangible business impact. The answer, it turns…

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Busting Manufacturing Myths

February 8, 2024

A New Perspective on Processed Food’s Bad Reputation By Steve Burgess, General Manager Europe at TNA solutions Processed food has long had a reputation for being the ‘bad boy’ of the grocery aisles, and in the wake of the pandemic, with consumers evermore focused on their health and wellbeing, the potential is there for these…

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Multi-Conveyor’s Food-Grade Slim Fit Small Product Transfer System Sets Industry Standards

January 29, 2024

The food-grade Slim-Fit is the newest line of low profile, wash down, sanitary conveyor belts from Multi-Conveyor. Featuring tool-less belt removal, the pre-engineered small product transfer conveyor is designed for tight spaces, and features 100% stainless steel, 3-ply blue wash down belting and easy tool-less belt removal. “The Slim Fit sanitary conveyor is becoming the…

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At IPPE Show, TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Fiber-Based Cartons and Other Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Eggs, Meat & Poultry

January 5, 2024

Highlights include new Fiber ProPlus Egg Cartons, as well as PET & foam PP meat processing trays. TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, will have its growing fiber-based packaging prowess on full display at the International Production & Processing Expo, January 30-February 1 in Atlanta.…

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Aptar Closures Offers Line of Fully Recyclable Flow Control Dispensing Solutions for Food & Beverage Products

January 5, 2024

Company’s SimpliCycle™ flow control valves significantly raise sustainability profiles while offering precise, hygienic dispensing. Aptar Closures, an industry leader in flow control dispensing solutions for over 25 years, now offers a line of fully recyclable flow control dispensing solutions suitable for a wide range of products, most notably food and beverage applications such as condiments…

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