Packaging

CANNABIS PRODUCTS - FALL 2018

The Root of It All

March 8, 2019

Kiva Confections serves legal cannabis edibles consumers in California and Arizona.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS - FALL 2018

Happy Apple

March 8, 2019

Kiva Confections serves legal cannabis edibles consumers in California and Arizona.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS - FALL 2018

Kiva Bar

March 8, 2019

Kiva Confections serves legal cannabis edibles consumers in California and Arizona.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS - FALL 2018

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.