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ULMA Atlanta Horizontal Flow Wrapper Whitelink Seafoods

Whitelink Seafoods takes packaging to next level with state-of-the-art flow pack wrapper

Following 13 years of trouble-free service with an ULMA Atlanta Horizontal Flow Wrapper, Whitelink Seafoods decided to replace its long-standing machine with the Sienna Flow Pack Wrapper.
January 10, 2019
Whitelink Seafoods, Fraserburgh, Scotland, is taking its packaging to the next level with the specification of a new ULMA Sienna Flow Pack Wrapper from Harpak-ULMA Packaging, Taunton, Mass.
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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.
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Study: Customizing packaging to end-user specification will ignite new growth opportunities

Players should establish an effective and innovative rigid plastic packaging product portfolio and partner with or acquire other companies to expand customer base and strengthen market position.
January 7, 2019
The rigid plastic packaging market is forecasted to reach $166.63 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2017 and 2022, according to a study released by Frost & Sullivan, Santa Clara, Calif.
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PMMI Tom Eagan

Finding the right HPP solution

High-pressure processing can streamline efficiency on the production line, providing energy- and utility-savings that help companies meet their sustainability goals.
Tom Egan
January 4, 2019
Before diving into an HPP installation, it is important for food and beverage processors to understand that these are not one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Simply Light juice

Study: Global beverage packaging market to grow CAGR of 4.1% by 2027

The research shows plastic to be the fastest growing material segment in the global beverage packaging market.
January 4, 2019
The global beverage packaging market is expected to reach a market size of over 128,000 million by the end of 2027, growing at a value CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period of 2017-2027, according to a new research report by Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.
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DAVA Foods Matthews Marking Systems TIJ

How thermal inkjet printers helped DAVA Foods increase efficiency rates

Matthews Marking Systems replaced the label printers/applicators throughout the entire plant with easy-to-use, cartridge-based VIAjet L-Series TIJ printers.
January 3, 2019
DAVA Foods, an egg processor and packager in Sweden, significantly increased efficiency rates by utilizing a thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer from Matthews Marking Systems, Pittsburgh, Pa., to print “best before” dates directly on egg cartons.
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Aldi UK commits to 100% recyclable pizza discs

The change will remove 180 tons of plastic from circulation annually that could otherwise end up in landfill.
January 2, 2019
Aldi UK, UK, increased its efforts to reduce plastic waste by introducing fully recyclable pizza discs across its entire range.
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Study reveals critical foodservice packaging trends in 2019

Respondents say that delivery offerings have elevated the importance of single-use foodservice packaging.
December 19, 2018
The 10th annual Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), Falls Church, Va., identified that the two greatest trends in foodservice packaging are the push-back on single-use products, regardless of material, and that delivery continues to be one of the biggest sales drivers for the foodservice industry.
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