At the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, this week, Sealed Air did not so much display new technologies as it did provide clear value and sustainability propositions for existing systems.
Using data exchange technology like near field communication (NFC) to link bread staling information with color-changing labels is a promising future concept, says Canadean.
DuPont brought together executives from the Mintel Group, Macro Engineering & Technology, Brampton Engineering, Avure Technologies, and Kortec in a seminar at Pack Expo on packaging technology trends.
Packaging for meat and Parakh Agro Industries UHT processed milk in aseptic flexible film pouches were some of the topics discussed by DuPont at the PAC Packaging Consortium’s “A Day in the Life” symposium in Toronto, Canada, recently.
The AIPIA Congress will feature presentations by packaging, food, and government representatives to hammer out ways smart packaging can promote traceability, product security, sustainability, and more.
Recent market intelligence indicates use of active and intelligent packaging for meat products extends the useful life of the foods, while expanding the potential for profit.
Neoplanta’s Patelina meat and fish pates pâtés have been launched in resealable, shelf-life extending cups, designed by Grenier Packaging International.
Berry Plastics has engineered a nine-layer film material to protect cereals and snacks against moisture, reportedly with a lighter weight than conventional films.
The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) has dismissed claims packaging contributes to waste and says the message is misleading because more resources are used in creating a product rather than packaging it.
Reducing salt, sugar or fat in baked goods will always mean compromises so it’s important to ensure these concessions are minimal, says Leatherhead’s formulation expert.
A Mullinix Packages executive advises the lifestyles of today’s time-crunched, demanding consumers calls for food packaging with longer shelf life and quality-guarding properties.
‘Think about your recent excursion to the grocery store and the changes in every aisle. Fresh chicken in vacuum-sealed plastic pouches. Pasta packaged in flexible film. And that jelly jar? It’s not a jar anymore. It’s a plastic squeeze bottle.
Natural, active antimicrobial sachets containing concentrated oregano essential oil (OEO) should resonate well with consumers concerned about artificial preservation techniques, suggest researchers.
Puratos Group has developed a line of multifunctional baked good fillings that can slash fat and improve shelf life while tapping into indulgence, its product manager says.
A South Australian Research and Development firm has partnered with the local pipi industry to develop a packaging system that aims to double the shelf life of the seafood.
Sealed Air Corp., a company that provides food and protective packaging, marked World Environment Day (WED) on June 5 by announcing a range of efforts to help reduce food waste around the globe.
A UK chilled produce distributor has secured six figure savings annually for the past two years by implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system across the business.
The drive towards sustainability is a key factor for food packagers looking to extend their products shelf life, according to a permeation testing company.
A UK-based packaging company have created a film that they claim can extend fruit and vegetable shelf-life by ‘two to five days’ and are taking commercial enquiries from UK and Europe.
Sealed Air Cryovac said it has developed new high oxygen barrier packaging that extends the shelf life of raw ham by 50% while preserving the product's visual appeal.
The first public version of a new database for active and intelligent packaging (AIP) innovations that aims to give small and medium enterprises (SME) free access to the groundbreaking technology has been launched.
A new range of split packs for fresh and cooked meats can help reduce food waste and tap into the growing trend for smaller packaging to cater for one and two person households, said Linpac.
An economical new pouch that it is claimed extends the shelf life of single-serve fresh fruit products has just been launched onto the European market by UK firm Baltimore Innovations.
The global market for active and intelligent packaging will double over the next decade on rising food safety concerns, demographic and economic changes and increasing health awareness, said a report from industry analysts.
ADM Cocoa claims to have overcome the barriers that have historically prevented the development of premium bakery and confectionery fillings with a long shelf life through the use of lipid technology.
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Cinnamon-based active packaging is a suitable alternative to modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for gluten-free bread on both a microbiological and sensory basis, finds new research.
An ongoing shift to case ready packaging and the growth of value-added features in packs are two factors forecast to boost US demand for meat, poultry and seafood packaging to US$9.2bn by 2015, said a new report.
Superior properties such as lightweighting and barrier protection will enable plastic packaging growth to outstrip that of paper in almost all US markets to the end of 2014, according to one industry report.
An extension of the Panamore enzyme blend product range improves the freshness of breads and is particularly suited to low sugar and low fat recipes, claims developer DSM Food Specialties.
A scientist at the Fraunhofer Instituteas developed new antimicrobial active packaging film that targets microorganisms on the surface of meat, fish and cheese to extend product shelf life.
Extended shelf life, multi-functionality and sustainability are benefits claimed by Stora Enso for the upgraded version of its DeLight microwavable and ovenproof MAP tray.
An innovative sealing technology for flexible packaging could save food processors thousands of tonnes of film annually, provide greater seal integrity, increase product shelf life and cut operating costs, said International Food Partners (IFP).
A new intelligent technology that gives a running countdown of a product’s shelf life by analysing time and temperature data could replace traditional ‘use by’ dates on food labels, said the Norwegian company spearheading the development.
Lightweighting, extended shelf life and enhanced product presentation are benefits claimed by Nicholl Food Packaging for its “unique” vacuum-packed oven-ready foil tray.
