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There’s a cap for that

New cap reseals container for later use, preserves cool temperature and carbonation, and helps prevent spillage.

August 7, 2014

Bridging the gap between conventional beverage cans and meeting the demands of a mobile generation, German-based ACTEGA DS and US company Dayton Systems Group (DSG) have developed the non-breakable, recyclable DSG Beverage Cap Can, with a reclosable feature that was previously available only on glass.

TECH FLASH

The latest food packaging trends

Chris Cornyn, president of DINE marketing, discusses the ways consumers are driving innovations in the packaging industry

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

Experts say consumers are now the chief packaging officer, demanding packaging fulfill their personal needs.

TECH FLASH

Perfecting product inspection

PMMI answers questions on implementing effective inspection procedures to prevent recalls and product contamination

June 25, 2014

Food inspection technology helps manufacturers provide consistent quality, prevent food safety issues and improve the bottom line.

Food Packaging

Interpack 2014: Less, better, smarter

Bill Bruce

June 9, 2014

From the latest large-format digital printing to integrated packaging lines, the exhibition featured time-saving, energy-saving and environmentally friendly innovations.

Regulatory Watch

Proposed legislation to set federal standard for labels on GM food

June 4, 2014

The Coalition for Safe Affordable Food, a trade group supporting genetically modified (GM) food, is voicing support for proposed legislation to set a federal standard for labels on GM food.

Letters

Letter to the Editor

June 4, 2014

May we suggest some additional points to your Editorial in the April issue of Food Engineering Magazine regarding FDA’s proposal to update the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) as well as the serving size revision proposal?

TECH FLASH

DuPont honors excellence in packaging

16 awards given out at this year’s event from a field of 200 entries

Jeremy Gerrard

May 28, 2014

Food and beverage packaging solutions receive three gold awards.

TECH FLASH

PMMI announces findings of Retail Ready Packaging study

Economic growth and urbanization have lead to an increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Economic growth and urbanization lead to increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world.

Food Packaging

Keep it fresh with hermetically sealed, airtight paperboard package

Cindy Dubin

May 6, 2014

Preserving freshness is the most important attribute for overall product satisfaction, followed by easy-to-carry and easy-to-reclose, according to MeadWestvaco (MWV) Corp.’s annual consumer satisfaction study.

Food Packaging

Cultured pearls

Cindy Dubin

May 6, 2014

Stonyfield, an organic yogurt maker, is launching an organic frozen yogurt dessert in collaboration with Cambridge, MA-based WikiFoods, Inc.

Cargill Invests in its Cocoa Supply Chain

Going for Gold(fish): Inside The Campbell’s Company’s $160M Cracker Plant Expansion

Exploring the Impact of Women Engineers on the Food Industry

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Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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