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 In a recent study, half of global consumers polled said they were willing to buy groceries online. 

At this year’s Institute of Food Technologists’ Food Expo, market intelligence agency Mintel offered a number of expert presentations. Among them was global packaging strategist Viktorija Gnatoka’s session, “Packaging Superheroes.”

Available globally, the Tri-Seal Tri-Vin laminated aluminum foil/foam barrier liner is engineered for roll-on pilfer-proof (ROPP) wine closures.

Liquid water enhancers allow consumers to flavor their water using a concentrated formula.

The need to satisfy quickly changing consumer preferences is transforming operations throughout the food industry.

As more companies continue to beef up their sustainable manufacturing practices, Coca-Cola has introduced a PET plastic bottle made entirely from sugarcane.

RPC Barrier Containers’ multilayer plastic pot used in Soulié Restauration’s Shake Me pasta product won the best convenience/on-the-go packaging at the World Food Innovation Awards.

Packaging designed to keep products fresh plays a crucial role in reducing some of the 1.3 million tons of food that is wasted around the world each year.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost half the food wasted in the US, approximately 44 percent, occurs in consumers’ homes.

 Fines were handed down by the commission for fixing prices and allocating customers of polystyrene foam or polypropylene rigid trays.