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How the right leak detection technology combats food waste

Choosing the right leak detection equipment is a critical part of any food and beverage processing line.

Bill Burnard

December 4, 2018

Advances in packaging technology play a critical role in minimizing food waste.

Heat seal solution seals to glass

December 4, 2018

Selig, Forrest, Ill., launched a new heat seal solution that seals to glass without the need for additional processes.

Tests reveal Sonoco packaging solutions to be 98% recyclable

The final score after testing showed that Sonoco’s container has a recyclability level of up to 98%, with small deductions for printing color and finish.

December 3, 2018

The cyclos-HTP Institute, Aachen, Germany, tested polypropylene (PP) packaging from Sonoco, Hartsville, S.C., for recycling and product responsibility.

High-tech inks reduce counterfeiting, product tampering

December 3, 2018

CTI (Chromatic Technologies Inc.), Colorado Springs, Colo., introduced BlindSpotz technology, what is said to be the first dual-indicator to detect product tampering from heat and freezing.

Universal Forest Products’ affiliate acquires Pak-Rite

Pak-Rite offers a full range of packaging solutions, including foam and plastic components and trademarked wood crating systems.

October 24, 2018

Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI), Grand Rapids, Mich., announced that one of its subsidiaries acquired the operating assets of Pak-Rite, Ltd.

TruTag Technologies, PwC Australia form alliance on Food Trust Initiative

PwC Australia and TruTag's alliance aims to bring security and traceability to global food supply chains.

October 2, 2018

TruTag Technologies, Emeryville, Calif., announced a strategic alliance with PwC Australia, which will see TruTag's "edible barcode" technology incorporated as part of the PwC Food Trust initiative.

Foster Farms debuts QR code virtual assistant in fresh chicken case

DORI is accessible via smartphones wherever Foster Farms fresh chicken is sold.

September 24, 2018

Foster Farms, Livingston, Calif., introduced DORI, a new, interactive on-package QR code designed to make shopping for chicken easier.

Modified atmosphere resealable lidding film

September 12, 2018

StePac, Oak Brook, Ill., joined forces with Tadbik Ltd., Israel, to produce the next generation of modified atmosphere resealable lidding film.

Graphic Packaging publishes sustainability, social responsibility report

The report also highlights Graphic Packaging's Sustainability Vision 2025.

September 5, 2018

Graphic Packaging Holding Co., Atlanta, released its 2017 Sustainability and Social Responsibility Report.

Study: Demand for fresh food containers to grow 3.7% annually through 2022

Dairy product containers will account for largest share of sales growth through 2022.

August 30, 2018

Fresh food container demand in the United States is projected to increase 3.7% per year to $1.1 billion in 2022, according to “Food Containers in the US, 11th Edition,” a new study from The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, Ohio.