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During the last decade or so, the benefits of aseptic filling technology compared to traditional hot filling techniques have become well known in the food and drink sector. The benefits in terms of product quality have been well documented and discussed.¹ However, the environmental benefits, both in terms of energy consumption and typical lifecycle analysis of this packaging method are less understood.

The company has announced circolution as its third winner of its Lift-Off initiative. It also states that more investments are slated for the coming months.

The company notified FSIS after observing spoiled and/or leaking cans from multiple production dates at its warehouse.

The future of beverage packaging remains to be full of innovation and adaptability. With sustainability a motivating consumer demand, and legislation becoming stricter in guidelines, more sustainable products are forecasted to enter the market.

The closed corrugated basket for fresh fruits and vegetables recently pre-qualified for the How2Recycle program.

The company’s creative director, Dac Austin, discusses how the utilization of digital corrugated printing has allowed it to efficiently design ship cases unique to its branding.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements to help the food industry meet the requirements to list any major food allergen on the labels of FDA-regulated foods.

Material handling and transport is an essential operation in any food packaging line. But the conveyor systems used in these operations are often considered only for their ability to move products from point A to point B.

The company recently added its eighth facility with the FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification to its portfolio.

These non-MEK black inks demonstrate adhesion to flexible food packaging and feature lower make-up consumption than comparable MEK-based inks.