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Making renewable and recyclable cartons sustainable

Taking down the barriers to carton recycling helps to make cartons more recycle friendly for consumers.

March 8, 2014

Sustainability is a consumer trend that is transforming the packaging industry. The top three concerns in relation to beverage packaging include recycling or landfilling, renewable resources and energy, said Erin Reynolds, marketing director at Evergreen Packaging, at last year’s Sustainable Packaging Forum in St. Petersburg, FL.

Packaging News

Fruits are the target for new integrated weighing and bagging unit

Mikell Knights

February 7, 2014

A fully integrated weigh scale and bag packaging system designed specifically for fresh and frozen fruit is a new development resulting from a partnership between Automated Packaging Systems and BBC Technologies.

Packaging News

Sculpted butter moves to supportive packaging

Mikell Knights

February 7, 2014

Butter sculptures, holiday-themed products manufactured by Keller’s Creamery, which is owned by the Dairy Farmers of America, are now being offered in a new, advanced packaging design.

Packaging News

Easy open portion pack now in North America

Mikell Knights

February 7, 2014

An audible, snap-opening function integrated into the lower web of the thermoformed package allows consumers to open the package with one hand.

Packaging

Flexible film with rigid film characteristics

Presenting a new line of stackable, reclosable, and flexible films

Mikell Knights

January 10, 2014

The package is a multi-layered film, laminated onto several proprietary substrates to improve heat resistance.

Packaging

Innovation stars

Shelf-stable packages win IoPP awards based on composition and design focused on ease of use and sustainable qualities.

Mikell Knights

January 10, 2014

The winning packaging laminate is fully compostable and made in the US from renewable resources.

TECH FLASH

Safety and Speed: FSMA on the packaging line

As manufacturers look to meet safety standards, demand for modular designs and efficient machinery increases.

Shane O'Halloran

December 16, 2013

Here’s what you need to know about FSMA and the packaging line.

Field Reports

Seafood salad processor automates equipment washing process

Buggies and bins are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to keep contaminants such as Listeria out of food processing plants.

December 5, 2013

The new system washes and sanitizes in addition to preventing contaminants or bacteria from reaching the food processing area.

Packaging

Know the recycling impact of your PET container

The PET Packaging Recycling Calculator app is free for iPhone and Android.

Mikell Knights

December 5, 2013

Packaging manufacturers continue to push performance boundaries, but oftentimes little consideration is given to the impact on the recycling stream.

Packaging

Food packaging technology: package indicators increase food safety

New "reveal inks" provide return to fridge reminders for products like milk and yogurt.

Mikell Knights

December 5, 2013

FSIS recommends refrigerated food be thrown out if left out for more than two hours.

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.