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 …
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 …
At REA JET, we know that consumers are often concerned about the origins of the products they buy; for several decades now, there has been a decline in the manufacture of products in America, a fact very concerning to many consumers. We’ve all seen the “Made in the USA” label, but does this mean the product is fully manufactured in …
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 …
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, …