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FDA issues new assessment of BPA

FDA reaffirms its position that Bisphenol A (BPA) is safe at current levels of exposure.

December 15, 2014

The most recent FDA safety assessment of BPA for use in food contact applications was released in 2008, with additional low-dose update studies in 2009.

Technology Sourcebook

Tray liner inserter

December 8, 2014

A rotary cut-to-length, self-contained unit, the AZCO ACU-SERT CI-250 inserter for absorbent pads and tray liners can be positioned anywhere on a production line.

TECH FLASH

Demands for cost efficiency, sustainability and retail-ready displays transform secondary packaging

PMMI releases “2014 Secondary Packaging Market Research Study” findings at PACK EXPO

November 24, 2014

PACK EXPO exhibitors brought the solutions of a recent PMMI study to life by introducing fully customizable machinery that packs, seals and palletizes top-loaded cartons and cases.

Onex to acquire SIG Combibloc Group for $4.6 billion

Jeremy Gerrard

November 24, 2014

Canadian private equity firm Onex Corporation announced Monday it will acquire SIG Combibloc Group AG—the world’s second largest provider of aseptic carton packaging—for $4.66 billion.

Essentra to acquire Clondalkin Specialist Packaging

Jeremy Gerrard

November 18, 2014

Essentra plc announced this week it has entered into an agreement to acquire Clondalkin Group’s Specialist Packaging Division for approximately $455 million.

Fire at Chinese food packaging plant kills at least 18

Jeremy Gerrard

November 17, 2014

A fire that started at a carrot packaging plant in Eastern China Sunday evening left 18 people dead and injured more than a dozen others.

PACK EXPO attendance surpasses 2012 numbers

Jeremy Gerrard

November 13, 2014

Thousands of packaging and processing professionals gathered in Chicago for PACK EXPO International 2014 last week to see and explore the industries latest technologies.

Technology Sourcebook

Top load case packer

November 10, 2014

The Douglas TriVex RLi top load case packer offers fully integrated combinations of case erecting, loading and sealing with glue or tape.

Team Five wins annual Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO

Jeremy Gerrard

November 10, 2014

Team Five outlasted 27 other teams to become the winner of the fifth annual Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO last week according to show organizer PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

East Coast gets its own PACK EXPO

Jeremy Gerrard

November 5, 2014

As PACK EXPO International wraps up today in Chicago, show organizer PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, says it is bringing the latest packaging and processing solutions to the East Coast with the debut of the first PACK EXPO East event.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

Events

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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