Food safety was the clear focus in August’s nationwide egg recall, but the incident also highlights the need for strict control of packaging materials.

Lite beer for lightweights

October 1, 2010

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Not too many beer drinkers approach 16 ozs. of malt in installments, though that’s certainly an option with the Silver Bullet aluminum pint bottle from MillerCoors.

Locking out oxygen is one of the primary functions of food and beverage packaging, but ongoing research suggests oxygen levels for shelf-stable foods are so high, the likelihood of delivering a quality product is remote, regardless of the package used.

Sealed bag helps extend shelf life

September 1, 2010

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It ain’t easy being natural, at least when it comes to delivering baked goods without preservatives.

Snack apps

July 1, 2010

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For the beleaguered snack-and-soda vending business, help is on the way in the form of iPhone-inspired interactive machines.

Less waste, more innovation saluted in DuPont awards

July 1, 2010

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The single-serve market has eluded US winemakers, despite efforts by some of the largest producers.

A slice of the eco pie

June 1, 2010

By Kevin T. Higgins, Senior Editor

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Everybody loves a winner, and a bakery’s cheesecake-shipping success is powering a bandwagon for its packaging suppliers.

What are packages saying?

June 1, 2010

By Kevin T. Higgins, Senior Editor

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The FDA warning letter was bad enough, but what really galled David Glasser was being lumped in with certain companies and singled out from others.

Convenience packs boost sugar sales

June 1, 2010

By Kevin T. Higgins, Senior Editor

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For the casual baker, premeasured packets of brown sugar proved to be a convenience they were willing to pay a premium for over the holiday baking season.

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