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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.

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.

Packaging

Lidding extends shelf life of premium chilled goods

The polyester-based film laminate achieves performance requirements and seal security while extending product shelf life to 28 days.

Mikell Knights

November 8, 2013

The lidding material can withstand rigorous retort manufacturing processes while maintaining reliable seal integrity and peelability.

Packaging

Package update raises bagel maker’s efficiencies

Einstein Noah restaurant group needed a new, sustainable box that would make loading more efficient.

Mikell Knights

November 8, 2013

The new packages will save money, boost efficiency, lower the restaurant group’s carbon footprint and showcase its bagels and cream cheese.

A new award-winning package design from SIG Combibloc

Packaging

Packaging’s first foldable bottle

The award-winning design combines the features of a carton pack with the features of a bottle and performs as an aseptic package.

Mikell Knights

November 8, 2013

The product won two European packaging awards this year.

TECH FLASH

Expiration dates cause up to 90 percent of Americans to waste food

An estimated $900 million worth of expired foods is removed from grocery shelves each year.

Shane O'Halloran

October 15, 2013

NRDC recommends standardized dating systems and making sell by dates invisible to consumers.

TECH FLASH

Tetra Pak survey shows demand for renewable materials, environmental labeling

Separate-and-sort recycling remains most popular in mature markets.

October 15, 2013

Sales in developing markets are reflecting consumer environmental concerns as well.

Separating winners from losers in consumer packaged goods

TECH FLASH

5 signs it’s time to update your food product packaging

Does your packaging accurately portray your company’s image?

Shane O'Halloran

October 15, 2013

New technologies and innovations mean manufacturers that don’t update theirs could lose sales.

Cargill Invests in its Cocoa Supply Chain

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

Ferrero to Acquire WK Kellogg Co for $3.1B

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