According to recent news reports, the demand for U.S. produce packaging is forecast to increase to $6 billion in 2019, following annual increases of 3.2% over the next four years. This expected growth in produce packaging outpaces the growth for production of fresh produce, as demands for fresh-cut or ready-to-eat healthy foods and packaging that provides improved traceability and protection …
Marking Plastic – What Do Those Triangles & Numbers Mean?
Some consumers, but not all, may notice that on nearly any plastic container you purchase, there is a triangle with a number (1 through 7) inside the triangle. Even some manufacturers who package foods, dairy products, cleaning products, or other materials in plastic containers may not be aware what these symbols mean. We’ve provided a brief explanation below that will …
Packaging News – Glossop Cartons Personalized Packaging
Recently in packaging news, Glossop Cartons unveiled the UK’s first digital personalization service for the packaging industry, Personalized Packaging. Glossop Cartons is a leading manufacturer of carton board packaging products. In its newest endeavor, the company promises to give “power to the people” when it comes to packaging that is genuinely personalized on a scale that is new to the …
Packaging News – ConAgra Foods Transitions to BPA Free
In recent packaging news, on July 30, ConAgra completed the switch-over from BPA (bisphenol-A) liners to cans which are designed with a BPA-free coating, according to a recent article at Packaging Digest. The change is complete for both U.S. and Canadian canning facilities. ConAgra, Inc. owns many iconic canned-food brands including Chef Boyardee, Van Camp’s, Libby’s, Hunt’s, and Rotel. In …
Pack Expo Las Vegas – Processing, Packaging & Technology
This year, PMMI (The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies) is sponsoring Pack Expo Las Vegas, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 28th through the 30th. What can attendees expect to find at this trade show? Too much to cover it all here, however you can expect a show brimming with advancements in processing, packaging, technology, sustainability, …