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Senate reaches bipartisan GMO labeling deal

Under the law, companies would be required to disclose the use of GMOs through a text label, a symbol or a link to a website.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 28, 2016

The bipartisan agreement would establish a national labeling requirement for foods containing GMOs.

Food Packaging

Food packaging: Pouch without the ouch

Debra Schug

June 22, 2016

Flexible packaging provider Performance Packaging of Nevada has reintroduced the PouchPop reusable topper used on food pouches for infants.

Food Packaging

Egg-cellent packaging

Debra Schug

June 10, 2016

High-protein snacks, such as eggs, are trending this year, and the new brand Yowk, with the help of package design companies RPC Design and RPC Bebo UK, is making eating a soft-boiled egg on the go possible.

Food Packaging

Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards

Consumer convenience and functionality capture the spotlight.

Debra Schug

June 8, 2016

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the winners of its 60th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards.

Food Packaging

Food Packaging: Yogurt cup redesign

Debra Schug

May 25, 2016

Because the yogurt retail shelf is becoming an increasingly crowded place, product differentiation is crucial.

Food Packaging

Food Packaging: The new honey pot

Debra Schug

May 18, 2016

When Nature Nate's set out to redesign its honey bottle, the company wanted a unique container that was more user-friendly and assisted, didn’t hinder, supply chain management.

TECH FLASH

FDA to examine ‘healthy’ definition

Current standards allow sugary cereal and pudding producers to use the term, while those processing avocados, salmon and nuts cannot.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

FDA currently permits the use of the term “healthy” on food and beverage packaging if the products meet certain nutrition standards.

Food Packaging

Shelf-ready packaging

Debra Schug

May 11, 2016

Moving products quickly and easily through the supply chain has always been an attractive quality of shelf-ready packaging or SRP.

Food Packaging

Flexible pouch makes new beer dispenser possible

Debra Schug

April 22, 2016

The SYNEK countertop appliance refrigerates, pressurizes and dispenses beer for the home consumer.

Food Packaging

Coating chemicals

Debra Schug

April 19, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced the ban of three chemicals it had previously approved for use in food packaging such as pizza boxes.

Industrial Heat Pumps: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Now and the Future

FMTE Formed by Four Food Manufacturing Companies

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

FDA Approves Three Food Colors from Natural Sources

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