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How to Choose Chocolate Manufacturing Equipment for Cannabis Products

Selecting the correct size and type of chocolate manufacturing equipment poses a challenge to chocolate edibles makers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief

August 19, 2019

Successfully incorporating cannabis into edibles that are delicious, safe and consistently dosed is not an easily achieved feat. Add in the complexities of chocolate, and it becomes a real challenge, particularly for new and small edibles manufacturers.

Packaging

Berry Global container, oxygen barrier label keep sauces fresh

Rose Shilling

August 18, 2019

The maker of Scarpetta pasta sauces cut use of citric acid to keep products fresh with some packaging changes.

Packaging

Nestle: Paper wrapper is a first for confectionery bars

Rose Shilling

August 15, 2019

Nestle switched to a recyclable paper wrapper for its YES! fruit, nut and chocolate snack bars sold in Europe.

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PACK EXPO Preview: Consumer demands drive sustainable sourcing, packaging

Tom Egan , PMMI

August 13, 2019

Sustainability is a mainstay today, and it is affecting the supply chain from crop to consumer.

Packaging

Ultrasonic label welding allows bands to be applied sans heat, glue

Rose Shilling

August 9, 2019

How do you secure a label band around a hot dog package or a two-pack of fresh herbs in plastic clamshells?

Industry News

Graham Packaging receives 2019 Sustainability Award

Company honored by the Business Intelligence Group for its leadership role in sustainability

Casey Laughman

August 5, 2019

Graham Packaging has been awarded a 2019 Sustainability Award from the Business Intelligence Group in the Sustainability Leadership (Organization) category. Graham was the only packaging company to receive an award in this category.

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Mitigating the impact of package leaks

Package leaks can cut shelf life, create food safety hazards

Bill Burnard

August 5, 2019

The food industry is undergoing rapid change, much of which is driven by high consumer and retailer expectations when it comes to food freshness, quality, safety and expedience. That’s a tall order for brands to fill while also focusing on innovation and adapting packaging to align with changing retail trends such as e-commerce.