REA JET is happy to announce we’ll be in attendance at AISTech 2016, the Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, a premier technology event for the steel industry. This year’s event is held in Pittsburgh at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, and is scheduled to feature technologies from all around the globe that help steel manufacturers compete effectively …
New Food Safety Rule On Food Transport To Prevent Contamination
Last week, the FDA finalized a new food safety rule designed to help prevent the contamination of foods during transport. This rule, under the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), will require manufacturers who transport consumer and animal food via rail or motor carrier to adhere to best practices in transport to ensure foods remain sanitary and safe for consumers. Some …
Packaging News – ‘Unpoppable’ Bubble Wrap IB
Some of us know how “addictive” it can be to pop those little air pockets in bubble wrap. Now, a new product from Sealed Air Corporation may be stealing our fun, but products will be better protected during shipment, whether in delivery to the customer or returns. According to recent packaging news articles, Bubble Wrap IB provides superior cushioning protection …
Food Labeling – Are Supermarket Prepared Foods Healthy?
Recently, popular dishes sold at many supermarkets were the study of Consumer Reports, who sent secret shoppers on a mission: to find out if those foods touted as “fresh” and “organic” were really as healthy as many consumers believe. What they found was surprising! According to Consumer Reports, the supermarket deli prepared foods section is a $29 billion a year …
Packaging Coders – 2016 FPA Winners in Flexible Packaging
Recently, six packages were recognized for exceptional innovation in flexible packaging at the Flexible Packaging Association’s annual competition. One company earned the Highest Achievement Award, while five others took Gold Awards in categories including sustainability, technical innovation, packaging excellence, printing & shelf impact, etc. Who were the winners? The “best of the best” and Highest Achievement Award went to Campbell …