Manufacturing News Tomato waste project shows promise in replacing BPA coatings A project to determine the suitability of tomato waste as a replacement for BPA can liners has been delayed. Wayne Labs January 10, 2014 The substitute material would be derived largely from tomato skin.Read More
Fabulous Food Plants Automation keeps fruit fresh at Paramount Citrus This 640,000-sq.-ft. citrus fruit processing/packaging facility is almost completely automated and has a roof of solar cells and a fuel cell system to supply energy to the plant and the grid. Wayne Labs December 5, 2013 The plant provides consumers fresh fruit consistent in size, color, quality and taste while scoring environmental points.Read More
Technology Sourcebook Freezer-grade rollstock November 8, 2013 Intended for frozen baked goods and prepared foods, Clear Lam freezer-grade recycled polyethylene terephthlate rollstock tolerates processing techniques such as blast freezing. Read More
TECH FLASH Tetra Pak survey shows demand for renewable materials, environmental labeling Separate-and-sort recycling remains most popular in mature markets. October 15, 2013 Sales in developing markets are reflecting consumer environmental concerns as well.Read More
Features State of Food Manufacturing 2013: Slowly Trending Upward A lack of consumer confidence, prolonged unemployment and concern about regulations still hinder strong economic growth. Wayne Labs October 9, 2013 Processors beef up food safety measures and invest in automation to remain competitive. Read More
Technology Sourcebook Cellulose-based packaging August 8, 2013 Amcor Packpyrus thermoformable cellulose-based packaging has a Kraft paper look and feel.Read More
Food Packaging Sustainability a highlight at DuPont packaging awards Materials that prolong shelf life, enhance recyclability or add a repellent quality top the winners list. Mikell Knights August 7, 2013 Modified air packaging and material-reducing redesigns were among those recognized. Read More
TECH FLASH Convenience aids top the list of packaging breakthroughs DuPont released the list of the top packaging innovations of the 20th century. Shane O'Halloran June 11, 2013 The top spot on the list went to a basic technology with major ramifications.Read More
Product recovery system June 11, 2013 The National Bulk Equipment ProductSaver product recovery system reclaims contents for residual resale, reuse or efficient disposal. Read More
Tetra Pak making progress towards 2020 environmental goals Increased recycling and use of sustainable packaging highlighted 2012's advances. Shane O'Halloran April 3, 2013 Increased recycling and use of sustainable packaging highlighted 2012's advances.Read More