The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is evaluating the packaging standards for commodities like flour and rice. Consumers will be inspired to only purchase products, which meet the packaging and labeling criteria. BSJ standards ...
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The global flexible packaging market size is expected to reach $293.03bn by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Growing demand for the product in the food and beverage sector is expected to stir up the growth of the ...
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Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films manufacturer Innovia Films said that it is refocusing its research and development efforts on high barrier materials, supported by investment in new assets. The company will manufacture a ...
PolyOne, a provider of advanced technologies for packaging, has announced that its barrier additives are increasing sustainability and design freedom while extending shelf life and lightweighting options for packaging manufacturers. ...
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OFD Foods, a supplier of freeze-dried food for the US Military, has started construction on a $25m, nearly 50,000ft2 facility in the Town of Henrietta, Monroe County in New York State. The facility, which will be operating by the end of ...
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RPC Bebo, along with German tool producer Marbach, has developed a thermoformed screw closure system, called Turner. The new system includes a cup, lid and lidding film that need to be sealed on the cup’s seal flange to cover the ...
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UK-based food-to-go packaging manufacturer RAP has developed a new modified atmosphere (MA) carton food tray for Moy Park, a poultry meat producer in England and Northern Ireland. The new RapTray, which is claimed to be the world’s ...
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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) awarded Printpack a silver award technical innovation for PepsiCo’s Granola Goes Nuts easy-open laser scored bars. The Granola Goes Nuts package represents a technical innovation in consumer ...
Liqui-Box, a provider in flexible liquid packaging solutions , has secured three flexible packaging achievement awards for 2018 for film development innovations. The awards were given to the company for the development of ApexAsept, ...
Ulma Packaging is planning to showcase its fill and seal technology at the upcoming Foodex 2018 exhibition. The leading packaging machinery specialist’s imposing stand (S271) at the NEC on April 16-18 has plenty of visitor appeal, ...
The EU-funded NanoPack Project will reveal the results of new antimicrobial efficacy tests that demonstrate the ability of its innovative film to extend bread shelf life by an extra three weeks at Anuga FoodTec, which will take place from ...
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Tulip’s subsidiary Dalehead Foods has launched a new paper board packaging for the fresh protein market. The recyclable packs with three new ready to eat turkey meats are available in Waitrose stores across the UK. Waitrose has ...
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Packaging firm Sirane has exhibited plastic-free compostable food pouch, Earthpouch, at this year’s Packaging Innovations event in the UK. The event is being held between 28 February and 1 March in Birmingham. Sirane has already ...
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Madama Oliva, a producer of processed and packaged olives, has selected RPC Superfos’ LongLife container as a packaging solution for its full range of products. Madama Oliva has packaged all 17 varieties of olives made from ...
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UK supermarket chain Tesco has unveiled a new packaging for avocados, as part of its efforts to reduce food waste. Tesco supplier Greencellhas developed new packaging, which allows to extend the shelf life of avocados for up to two extra ...