Consumers have become accustomed to having a wide variety of foods available to them from all corners of the world, no matter what season it may be. The days of being able to eat what is grown or raised on your own plot of land are long gone, especially as the world becomes more urbanized.
Sonoco announces a new research partnership with Clemson University: the Sonoco FRESH (Food Research Excellence for Safety and Health) initiative will develop new technologies and new forms of packaging to optimize the fresh food lifecycle.
Rigid plastic is seeing innovations that challenge its rivals. Add to that the increasing use of bioplastics, reusable plastics and improved barrier properties, and rigid plastic containers definitely have a solid role in packaging.
Numerous processors of drinkable yogurts, other ready-to-drink (RTD) dairy beverages and RTD nondairy beverages rely on blow-molded bottles for their products. In many cases, these bottles are produced elsewhere and delivered to the processing facilities.
IKEA is looking into the area of Printed Electronics (PE) for ideas that could transform its operations. As a first step, the company will run two Open Innovation Challenges.
StePac, a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.K.-based Johnson Matthey PLC, and a leader in bulk modified atmosphere packaging solutions for fresh produce, has launched a new line of fresh produce packaging solutions esigned with retailers in mind.
According to Persistence Market Research, the global flexible plastic packaging market has witnessed healthy growth. As the study states, the market is projected to witness a high 6.7% CAGR during the period assessment of 2017-2022.
Plum Organics, a leading organic baby food brand credited with revolutionizing the baby food category with the introduction of the spouted pouch, announces the launch of Baby Bowls: culinary-inspired baby food blends in a spoon-friendly dish.
Smart packaging has come a long way – snack food bags can detect drunk drivers and beer bottles can play music – but more brands are investing in smart labels to connect brands and technology.
Not only were these products ineffective at removing stubborn odors, but they contained allergens and airborne irritants, triggering issues for patients with allergies and/or respiratory issues.