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FDA gives safety approval for genetically engineered potato

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Starch improves barrier properties of PE films

Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research is working with thermoplastic starch and polyethylene to develop an innovative industrial film solution to be used in food packaging.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 13, 2016

By blending the materials, researchers hope to improve the barrier properties of a plastic film—leveraging the water resistance of polyethylene with the good oxygen barrier properties of starch.

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Shrink films

March 8, 2016

Engineered for meat and poultry packers and processors, LINPAC LINtop Star PE CXO high-barrier, medium-shrink film is formulated for outside-cut tray sealers and case-ready (MAP) formats requiring a PE sealant layer, while LINtop PE HB OSL low-shrink barrier film is intended for outside- and inside-cut tray sealers and thermoforming lines.

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Meat/Cheese Films

December 4, 2015

Engineered for meat and cheese packaging, Coveris Envio forming and non-forming low-, medium- and high-barrier films offer clarity, dimensional uniformity, roll confirmation and caliper control.

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Film splicer

September 14, 2015

Used in printing and packaging applications, the Butler Automatic 1000 Series automatic film splicer run at speeds up to 1,400 ft./min. and can handle non-woven substrates up to 64-in. wide without interrupting production.

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Tear tester

August 28, 2015

Providing measurements for paper, plastic films, and corrugated and board materials, the TMI 83-76 Elmendorf tear tester has a 7-in. touchscreen for the input of test parameters and the selection of instrument settings.

Honeywell breaks ground on new resin manufacturing line

June 9, 2015

Honeywell Resins and Chemicals announced Tuesday it has begun construction on its new nylon resins production line at its Chesterfield, VA facility. When completed, the line will become the first and only North American supplier of both resins, the company says.

Food Packaging

Beauty is skin deep

In response to consumers moving from frozen product to refrigerated fresh fish, Sealed Air Food Care creates a new packaging solution.

Debra Schug

May 30, 2015

When Massachusetts-based Pier Fish Company, Inc. was looking for new seafood packaging, the company focused on the needs of the retailers it supplies.

Food Packaging

Earth-and oven-friendly films

May 29, 2015

As sustainability grows in importance in the food and beverage packaging industry, another manufacturer has introduced environmentally friendly products.

Food Packaging

Sustainable skin

April 6, 2015

As vacuum skin packaging (VSP) is becoming more commonplace on retail shelves, suppliers have been concentrating on how to make it more environmentally friendly.

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Automatic film splicer

March 11, 2015

Performing non-stop film changes in food and beverage packaging operations, the Butler SP1 Series automatic film splicer senses the diameter of an expiring roll of film and automatically splices the end onto a new roll; it runs at speeds up to 600 ft./min.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

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June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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