Plastics help keep food fresher while reducing packaging waste
August 19, 2014
Summer is peak season for road trips, which usually include plenty of snacks and beverages. But nobody wants to end the trip with spoiled food and heaps of waste.
Now more than ever, members within the food supply chain are commanded to apply industry best practices, which are in a state of evolution as precipitated by the FSMA, GFSI, and other industry best practice-based guidance and processes.
Family-run popcorn business booms with its first packaging line
August 5, 2014
In addition to the farm’s John Deere tractors, the Deckers have invested in a small-scale packaging line for their fast growing popcorn business. This has allowed Farmers Best to package its product where it is grown, on the family farm.
Created in response to growing consumer demand, and durable enough to withstand repeated use, Re:Close Tape allows consumers to keep the product in the original pack between uses.
Key nutritional information has been moved to the top corner of the box which highlights the dietary benefits of the muffins including the fact that they are gluten free, dairy free, low in calories and contain 5 grams of fiber.
Holiday packs are stocking store shelves with cheer
July 24, 2014
It's that time of year again. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us and not a single aspect of life is left undecorated. Every year homeowners decorate their houses, malls deck the halls and food and beverage packagers release a plethora of gift sets featuring unique packaging, intriguing combinations and special edition branded items to bring holiday cheer to the grocery aisles.
According to a recent study from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, retail ready packaging (RRP) markets around the world are healthy and growing.