Articles Tagged with ''produce packaging''

Tasti-Lee field-grown tomatoes now available in pre-packaged, snackable sizes

Tasti-Lee slicing and salad tomatoes come in a pre-packaged 1.25-pound bag.

March 1, 2019

Flavorful Brands, LLC, Los Angeles, introduced new grab-and-go, snackable-size packaging for its Tasti-Lee brand of tomatoes.

Vision Produce expands Phoenix, AZ warehouse, transportation center

The 35,000-square-foot warehouse consists of a 20,000-square-foot cooler space divided into seven coolers with automatic independent temperature control.

February 21, 2019

Vision Produce, Los Angeles, announced plans to expand its Phoenix, Ariz., warehouse and transportation center.

Marks & Spencer to reduce produce packaging

M&S also committed to launching additional lines of loose produce and more sustainable alternatives to plastic in every UK store.

January 17, 2019

Marks & Spencer (M&S), London, launched over 90 lines of loose fruits and vegetables completely free of plastic packaging in a trial at its Tolworth, London, store in an effort to reduce the amount of plastic it uses.

Food science researchers develop plastic liners that reduce microbial cross-contamination in produce

The first part of the research involves developing plastic liners for bins or totes that would have antimicrobial activity and could be recharged periodically with a bleach solution.

January 8, 2019

The research team at University of California, Davis, Davis, Calif., is taking a multidisciplinary approach to reduce microbial cross-contamination when produce contacts plastic totes and bins or plastic liners in bins.

Polyamide-based packaging technology ensures freshness in bulk deliveries of fruit

December 26, 2018

StePac, Oak Brook, Ill., developed customized, proprietary, polyamide-based packaging technology for ensuring long-lasting freshness in bulk deliveries of blueberries and produce.

Study shows reusable plastic containers extend produce shelf life by up to 4 days

The study reveals that IFCO RPCs extend the freshness and visual appeal of fresh fruits and vegetables for up to four days compared to single-use packaging.

November 6, 2018

IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., released the results of a study on the impact of IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPCs) on the shelf life of fresh produce.

Simulation tool enables fruit, vegetable processors prepare for incoming batches

October 22, 2018

Compac, New Zealand, launched the Sizer Simulator, a unique simulation tool that enables fruit and vegetable packhouses to prepare for incoming fresh produce batches.

Organic produce in convenient pack sizes

September 21, 2018

WP Rawl, Pelion, S.C., expanded its Nature’s Greens Organic label to include more organic product selections and convenient pack sizes.

Survey reveals plastic wrap is most popular form of packaging produce

The survey shows that plastic wrap is the most popular form of packaging.

July 17, 2018

The British Growers Association, UK, launched its first ever survey of fresh produce packaging.

Demand for reusable plastic containers to grow 7.6% annually

The study reveals the number of RPCs in use is larger than the demand due to the multiple trips made per year by most of these containers and their ability to be used for up to 100 trips.

July 10, 2018

Demand for new reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for fresh produce is projected to increase 7.6% per year to $185 million in 2022, making them one of the fastest growing produce packaging products, according to a new study produced by The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, Ohio.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

Articles Tagged with ''produce packaging''

Tasti-Lee field-grown tomatoes now available in pre-packaged, snackable sizes

Vision Produce expands Phoenix, AZ warehouse, transportation center

Marks & Spencer to reduce produce packaging

Food science researchers develop plastic liners that reduce microbial cross-contamination in produce

Polyamide-based packaging technology ensures freshness in bulk deliveries of fruit

Study shows reusable plastic containers extend produce shelf life by up to 4 days

Simulation tool enables fruit, vegetable processors prepare for incoming batches

Organic produce in convenient pack sizes

Survey reveals plastic wrap is most popular form of packaging produce

Demand for reusable plastic containers to grow 7.6% annually

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