Packaging

Compostable packaging producer TIPA and shelf-life extension specialist PerfoTec have partnered to offer fully compostable packaging that extends the shelf-life of fresh produce.

"The packaging industry is under pressure to change the negative image of plastics and packaging into a positive one. After all, packaging was created to get food to the consumer safe and sound. Food waste is, of course, a much bigger problem, and skimping on packaging could have a detrimental effect on…

Vertical Roots, the leading hydroponic container farming company in the U.S. growing fresh, nutritious leafy greens, is pleased to introduce a new ...

Fresh produce packaging innovators, StePac Ltd. are gaining growing interest in the retail sector for their functional standing pouches. The attractive, high-performance resealable bags are crafted with the company’s proprietary Xgo™ advanced modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) technology.…

Packaging manufacturers are ensuring that their products protect against viruses like COVID-19, as well as other forms of contamination

Kuku International Packaging, a company located in Palata Pepoli (BO) and specializing in flexible packaging, has introduced a new crate cover made up of natural elements (95% cellulose) obtained from natural fibers and developed readapting the material used for other solutions.  Photo provided by Kuku International Packaging "This…

Dutch tomato specialist RedStar has succeeded in further reducing the amount of used plastic for packaging in the supermarket. By expanding a special production line, even more tomatoes can be packed in thin plastic trays instead of the thicker buckets. As a result, 40% less plastic is used. For the…

STEPAC is all about reducing food waste right across the supply chain using modified atmosphere (MA), modified humidity (MH) and condensation control. It’s about preserving freshness and extending the viable shelf life of fresh produce in the marketplace.  "We’ve got a great range of products from Stepac" said…

Pilot project is undertaken by a major Japanese manufacturer to demonstrate the chemical recycling of polystyrene (PS). This will help establish an effective chemical recycling technology able to convert materials back into their original building blocks. This could expand the scope of resource recycling and help contribute to a circular economy.

“This year hasn’t been great but considering the circumstances, we were quite lucky”, says Rick Briston, business development manager for UK-based machinery manufacturer Redpack. A common sentiment at the end of this year. The COVID-pandemic has brought a number of challenges for the fruit and vegetable…

In the fruit and vegetable sector, top seal packaging is mostly used for soft fruit. However, lately, it's becoming increasingly common to package other types of fruit and vegetables in this way too. Think of tomatoes, mushrooms, grapes, and asparagus. Sustainability, better visibility in the shop, and chain efficiency are a…

It is the inside that counts, one often says. Although appropriate packaging can give fruit and vegetables an enormous boost. Is your decision based on sustainability, longer shelf life or clever marketing? Prominent wants to stimulate a conscious decision and discusses the added value of great…

A new packaging configurator can be found on the Prins Packaging Technology website. “We notice that when customers request a packaging machine, they sometimes do not really know what they want,” explains Jan Strijbos of Prins Packaging Technology. “The packaging configurator gives customers direction…

Two researchers at UNSW Sydney are looking into a way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is both biodegradable and recyclable. Associate Professor Jayashree Arcot, UNSW School of Chemical Engineering and Professor Martina Stenzel, UNSW School of Chemistry were looking for ways…

Amazon’s plastic pollution is under scrutiny today with the publication of a new report by the nonprofit ocean advocacy organization Oceana. That report estimates that Amazon was responsible for 465 million pounds of plastic packaging waste last year. Amazon says that figure is overblown — by over 350 percent.

Amazon claims that it uses about a quarter of Oceana’s estimate, according to an email from the company to The Verge. If that’s the case, then Amazon still used more than 116 million pounds of plastic packaging in 2019. Amazon did not share what its total plastic footprint was either through a spokesperson or in its most recent sustainability report published last September.

The request for packaged fruit and vegetables is increasing, and there is a greater demand for citrus fruits and brassicas. These are just a few observations made by Giampaolo Ferri, fruit and vegetable purchasing manager at Coop Alleanza, as explained in the latest video of the Ortofrutta Smart series.…

Packaging Automation’s Trial Facility at their factory in Knutsford, Cheshire offers customers the opportunity to carry out tests using different packaging materials with their product incorporating MAP, SkinPAC, Map F to verify the results prior to investment in machinery. Simon Wilson, Seal…

As part of a phased approach over the coming months, Birds Eye strives to remove 379 tonnes of plastic through ensuring recyclable packaging for all of the brand’s vegetable lines. Jess Ali, Senior Marketing Manager Vegetables at Birds Eye: “Shoppers are increasingly looking for brands that are making a…

Amcor, a global leader in packaging, has today launched Eco-Tite® R in Europe, the first designed to be recycled, PVDC-free shrink bag for fresh and processed meat, poultry and some cheeses. Amcor Eco-Tite® R is designed to maximise shelf-life, maintain food safety, reduce food waste and can be recycled in existing polyethylene (PE) plastic recycling streams. This means that more consumers will be able to recycle their meat, poultry and cheese packaging, while enjoying the benefits of longer lasting food.

Agros Produce LLC, producer of tomatoes grown in high-tech greenhouses in Mexico, has partnered with IFCO Systems, provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh food packaging, establishing a strategic partnership for the use of IFCO RPCs to pack and transport Agros’ tomatoes to retail grocery…

The outbreak of Covid-19 has had and still has an important impact on the international market. Fruit and vegetable companies are struggling with the obstacles created by this pandemic. Distribution in particular has become much more difficult this year. Market supply chains are slower and less reliable,…

The months of December until March will be dominated by organic grapes from South Africa at OTC Organics, distributor of organic fruit and vegetables. Last year, the first steps were taken in the development of sustainable packaging. This year the packaging line for grapes has been expanded with two new…

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"At La Costiera, the lemon campaign started between late September and early October with Primofiore from Sicily. This year, in addition to the classic traditional lemon range, we have introduced a new packaging format - a cardboard punnet containing two fruits weighing 300 g," explains export manager, Valentina Sanna. "This…

With an emphasis on high crop yielding seeds, fertilisers, pesticides and better methods of farming, India has become a self-sufficient country in the production of food grains. The green revolution ushered in a boost to food production of such an extent that the country exported more food than it…

Lytone Enterprise, Inc., New Taipei City, Taiwan, has developed a series of products to extend shelf life of fresh produce that are easy to use, effortless, and highly versatile. The main items include several food-grade products, mostly patent-protected. Lytone is also one of the leading suppliers of…

Demand for sustainability in packaging has been rising both among the consumer as well as throughout the produce industry. Among the various materials that can be used in sustainable packaging, paper is the most efficient in terms of recyclability, according to Stefano Giusti, GM of Policarta and the VP…

COVID-19 has changed the way Australians eat and shop for the long term. Continued restrictions mean fewer shopping trips, bigger basket sizes, more local shopping, and a significant shift toward buying groceries online. With more meals consumed at home, fresh food has taken pride of place in the…

Flexible food packaging firm Everfresh Packaging launches new website. produceprocessing.net/news/everfresh…

The year 2020 has been a difficult one dominated by the pandemic. Even with increasing work volumes and fewer staff available, TopControl technology provided its hardware and software solutions to guarantee fresh products. A video of the machine while it is operating The most challenging aspect in these…