It is incumbent upon all members of a food supply chain to understand the definitions, parameters and requirements associated with programs and environments that assure the safety and suitability of food, food packaging, related materials and processes.
The Recycling Committee of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, in a paper titled “Unlocking the EPS Recovery Potential: Technologies Enabling Efficient Collection and Recovery,” offers the industry a glimpse into the various streams of expanded polystyrene (EPS) available for recovery today, and the technologies available to process this material into a valuable feed stream for a growing range of end markets.
The 24th annual National Post-Consumer Plastics Bottle Recycling Report marks the twenty-fourth consecutive year that Americans have increased the pounds of plastic bottles returned for recycling.
Menasha Packaging, Shelfbucks to launch first iBeacon ‘smart displays’ for in-store retail merchandising
November 18, 2014
Newest generation of Menasha POP displays could now incorporate iBeacons and the Shelfbucks Smart Display platform to redefine POP merchandising, allowing brands to rapidly measure and adjust in-store campaigns for enhanced shopper impact.
Sonoco announces that it has completed the acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group, Europe’s leading provider of composite cans along with composite drums and rigid plastic containers, for €286 million, or approximately $360 million, in cash.
Perfect for pre-packaged salads with the protein and toppings in their own sections, this new package keeps the food looking fresh and appealing while segregating flavors until your customer is ready to eat.
Clondalkin group company Chadwicks, the leading supplier of innovative pre-cut lids and shrink sleeves, has been re-branded Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury.
New Clysar EZ-R shrink film offers an “EZ-R” way to achieve premium packages at high speeds
November 13, 2014
With NEW Clysar EZ-R polyolefin stiff film, high-speed packaging operations now have a competitive shrink film with added slip that’s significantly easier to run, seal and shrink—without the headaches common with other stiff films.
As America Recycles Day approaches, list created to help answer question: “what can i recycle?”
November 13, 2014
With the national recycling rate slightly above 34%, Americans have the opportunity to capture more material for recycling by recycling correctly. Among the common barriers to recycling more, however, is confusion about what can be recycled.