Uncertainty about the availability and price of aluminum foil used for packaging applications, in response to the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is prompting CPG companies and converters to consider alternative substrates and creative solutions. Toray Plastics (America) Inc. offers MET OPP and MET PET films available to replace foil.
Reichel Foods, a fresh-cut produce snack manufacturer introduces the PRO2snax to the Max line extension, protein-packed meal replacements made up of fresh produce and healthy proteins.
A new MarketsandMarkets report reveals that the medical packaging market will grow from U.S. $35.31 billion in 2016 to U.S. $50.55 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.29% from 2017.
Mondi, the global packaging and paper group, demonstrated to a record number of attendees at the recent PACK EXPO Las Vegas, how its packaging solutions are addressing key industry trends food freshness, food safety, flexible packaging and sustainability.
Guarachi Wine Partners recently began importing Cuvée Deor a collection of Italian sparkling wines. Currently available in Georgia, Tennessee and Colorado, Guarachi Wine Partners plans to expand Deor into 25 new markets this fall and nationwide in 2018.
According to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, 48% of customers avoid foods with artificial preservatives and 35% avoid foods with artificial flavors. This means brands are challenged to leverage packaging technologies that can help food last longer without additional chemicals.
The new Karma Free and Karma Elevate snack bars from Shanvalley Innovative Food Co. will benefit from TIPA’s fully compostable, flexible packaging that offers the same end-of-life organic waste properties as the food it wraps.
Technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas offers solutions for organic and natural brand- a Q&A with Sean Hael marketing and sales manager for Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America.
September 17, 2017
Brand owners of organic and natural foods face particular challenges in keeping their products from spoiling without preservatives and additives. Consumers who buy organic have the expectation of “clean” products that are also fresh and shelf-stable.