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Butter sculptures, created in three designs by KellerÃ¢??s Creamery

Packaging News

Sculpted butter moves to supportive packaging

February 7, 2014

Butter sculptures, holiday-themed products manufactured by Keller’s Creamery, which is owned by the Dairy Farmers of America, are now being offered in a new, advanced packaging design.

The Snapsil line of semi-rigid containers

Packaging News

Easy open portion pack now in North America

Mikell Knights

February 7, 2014

An audible, snap-opening function integrated into the lower web of the thermoformed package allows consumers to open the package with one hand.

PrimaPak is a new flexible film that is stackable and recloseable, and achieves up to 70 percent weight savings compared to rigid plastic jars.

Packaging

Flexible film with rigid film characteristics

Presenting a new line of stackable, reclosable, and flexible films

Mikell Knights

January 10, 2014

The package is a multi-layered film, laminated onto several proprietary substrates to improve heat resistance.

Packaging

Innovation stars

Shelf-stable packages win IoPP awards based on composition and design focused on ease of use and sustainable qualities.

Mikell Knights

January 10, 2014

The winning packaging laminate is fully compostable and made in the US from renewable resources.

FDA releases International Food Safety Capacity-Building plan

TECH FLASH

Safety and Speed: FSMA on the packaging line

As manufacturers look to meet safety standards, demand for modular designs and efficient machinery increases.

Shane O'Halloran

December 16, 2013

Here’s what you need to know about FSMA and the packaging line.

A GoldCoast Salads operator checks the controls on an ET75 tunnel washing machine

Field Reports

Seafood salad processor automates equipment washing process

Buggies and bins are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to keep contaminants such as Listeria out of food processing plants.

December 5, 2013

The new system washes and sanitizes in addition to preventing contaminants or bacteria from reaching the food processing area.

A free app from PTI lets users calculate the recyclability of their PET containers

Packaging

Know the recycling impact of your PET container

The PET Packaging Recycling Calculator app is free for iPhone and Android.

Mikell Knights

December 5, 2013

Packaging manufacturers continue to push performance boundaries, but oftentimes little consideration is given to the impact on the recycling stream.

Thermochromatic inks from CTI display a "return-to-fridge" message

Packaging

Food packaging technology: package indicators increase food safety

New "reveal inks" provide return to fridge reminders for products like milk and yogurt.

Mikell Knights

December 5, 2013

FSIS recommends refrigerated food be thrown out if left out for more than two hours.

The standard stay-on tab for beverage cans will be challenged by can2close's patent-pending innovation

Packaging

Reseal your beverage cans

A new resealable closure solution for beverage cans allows the consumer to portion canned beverages.

Mikell Knights

December 5, 2013

A larger opening releases more aroma and flavor, and accomodates a straw.

TECH FLASH

Q+A: Hygienic packaging for the productivity bottom line

Food safety means making sure packaging meets hygiene requirements.

Shane O'Halloran

November 25, 2013

Production efficiency doesn’t have to suffer to meet safety requirements.

Conagra Brands to Sell Chef Boyardee Brand to Hometown Food Company

FDA to Amend Standards of Identity to Include Salt Substitutes

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