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Flexible Pouches

March 8, 2019

Budpack has designed a new line of flexible pouches for the legal cannabis industry made with FDA compliant food-grade material with closure systems that protect children from accidental exposure.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS - FALL 2018

Lagunitas Hi-Fi Hops

March 8, 2019

Lagunitas Brewing Co. has launched Hi-Fi Hops, an IPA-inspired sparkling water infused with THC and/or CBD.

Pet Food

Consumer demand drives rapid growth in pet food market

Pet food processing and packaging industry continues to grow

Sharon Spielman

February 27, 2019

As pet ownership increases, companies involved with pet food processing and packaging can reap the benefits if they keep an eye on the pets' owners and the trends that are driving the pet food industry.

Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix

Industry News

Concord Fresh Success recalls salsa mix that doesn’t list milk on label

Incorrect packages without the allergen noted went to stores nationwide

Rose Shilling

February 21, 2019

Concord Foods is recalling Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix because labels did not declare milk in the ingredients, the FDA announced.

Packaging

Research potassium levels and other labeling tips from IPPE

Workshop sponsored by North American Meat Institute updated producers on nutrition claims, the “healthy” label and bioengineered logos

Rose Shilling

February 18, 2019

Meat processors who brushed up on the latest labeling guidelines at the International Production & Processing Expo learned details about when bioengineered logos might be needed and how FDA’s nutritional panel updates might trickle over to their products.

Food Packaging

Label trends: Luxe colors, personal feel and minimalism

Rose Shilling

February 15, 2019

Don't hold back with rich, extravagant colors on labels. Consider adding a holograph, the latest in the metallic trend. Asymmetrical design helps shake up predictable patterns.

Food Packaging

New wrapper keeps Butterfinger crispy and fresh longer

Rose Shilling

February 15, 2019

The iconic Butterfinger, has a bold, re-engineered wrapper and new recipe.

Food Packaging

CHEP's smaller pallet easier to move from truck to sales floor

Rose Shilling

February 12, 2019

Pooled wooden pallet provider CHEP offers a half pallet that is easy to maneuver from tractor-trailer to retail floor loaded with ready-to-go products.

Industry News

Reusable Packaging Association announces new board members, executive leadership team

Rick Sasse of TriEnda Holdings LLC becomes the new chairman of the board

Wayne Labs

February 1, 2019

The Reusable Packaging Association has announced changes to its executive team and board of directors. After serving a two-year term as chairman of the board, Norm Kukuk, executive vice president and general manager, ORBIS Corporation has relinquished his post to 2018 Vice Chairman Rick Sasse, director of custom transport packaging, TriEnda Holdings LLC. New Chairman of the Board Sasse began his term at the Annual Board meeting held earlier this year.

Industry News

Tetra Pak appoints new CEO

Adolfo Orive will take over the position on April 1

Wayne Labs

February 1, 2019

The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Adolfo Orive, President and CEO of Tetra Pak effective April 1, 2019. The appointment follows the decision by Dennis Jönsson to step down from his position after 14 years as president and CEO and 36 years with the company.

Join Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor at Mintel, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, as they break down the 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies and discuss the factors affecting this year’s rankings.

Explore food safety strategies that strengthen sanitation, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance across foodservice and facility environments.