North America was the largest market in 2017, due to increased import of fruits and vegetables and high demand for bakery and confectionery in the region.
May 2, 2019
The global micro-perforated food packaging market size is projected to reach $1.96 billion by 2025 expanding at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., San Francisco.
Results revealed that NanoPack film extends the shelf life of cherries by two days.
May 1, 2019
Providing better fresh produce, bakery products and proteins thanks to quality packaging that extends shelf life is the core objective of the EU-funded NanoPack Project.
Over half (55%) say that supermarkets should be proactively looking to package milk produce in “light protected” packaging.
April 30, 2019
Nine in 10 (90%) UK dairy farmers say they are aware that light damages nutrients and taste in milk, with 62% saying the whole dairy supply chain should take responsibility for the issue, according to research published by Noluma International LLC, Wilmington, Del.
The ReadyCycle clamshells will be used for the Markon First Crop 2-pound strawberry containers that Ben E. Keith Foods distributes.
April 29, 2019
Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, Texas, announced a plastic reduction initiative, in conjunction with Markon Cooperative Inc., Salinas, Calif., intended to move the produce industry away from single-use plastic.
This sustainability initiative is California Giant’s effort to reduce the amount of packaging in its supply chain, while increasing the potential of recyclability.
April 29, 2019
California Giant, Watsonville, Calif., conducted field tests on prototype cardboard clamshells for fresh strawberries to determine the most environmental-friendly package.
Despite concerns regarding its rising volumes in dumping grounds, plastic will continue to remain the most preferred material for manufacturing rigid food containers.
April 22, 2019
The rigid food containers market will exhibit a CAGR of 4% from 2017-2022 and rise to a revenue opportunity of $80,000 million by the end of 2022, according to research from Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.
Effective immediately, all containers will be identified with an "all-natural" and "color changing spoons" label located on the front of the new eco-friendly packaging.
April 12, 2019
A La Mode, New York, introduced new 100% recycling packaging, including color changing spoons, to its line of handcrafted nut-, sesame- and egg-free ice cream.