packaging
Microwaveable pouch for brussel sprouts
Packaging specialist Excelsior Technologies has designed and manufactured a ‘freshTECH’ modified atmosphere, microwaveable stand up pouch for fresh brussel sprouts. Three variants of the pouch – baby brussels, shredded brussels and quick cook brussels – have been launched in the USA by Ocean Mist Farms in California, and the technology is now available to UK […]
New absorber for meat and fish trays
As part of a new sales agreement with Paper Pak Industries (PPI), Faerch Plast – a producer of plastic containers for the food industry – is now offering a new type of absorber for use in its trays for fresh meat and fish. The PPI UltraZap XtendaPak, placed underneath the packaged meat, limits bacteria growth […]
Horizontal x-ray beam for beverage containers
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced Therme Scientific Xpert S400, a new x-ray system that has been specifically engineered to detect metal, glass, dense plastics and other foreign objects in tall profiles and vertically-oriented containers such as metal cans, plastic bottles, cartons and standup pouches. “The applications targeted by this new system represent 20-30% of the […]
Recycled PET bottle for functional fruit drink
PET packaging specialist APPE has worked with Oji and Hero to produce an environmentally friendly 100 per cent recycled PET (rPET) bottle for Oji’s ‘sustainable’ functional fruit drink. The Oji drinks are available in four variants featuring different fruits and health benefits. All contain caffeine from green coffee beans to provide a mild energy boost […]
Project seeks to convert Welsh grass into sustainable food packaging
Prototype trials are underway for a university and industry-led project to convert Welsh ryegrass into sustainable food packaging. Using pulp moulding equipment, researchers at Bangor University have begun a process of heating mixtures of ryegrass to press and mould into prototype fruit and vegetable packaging products. Funding of almost £600,000 from the Welsh Government’s Academic […]
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Food waste is falling but more must be done
Following last week’s report from WRAP, which states that the level of avoidable food waste in UK households has fallen by 21% during the last five years, The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) got in touch to argue that more must be done: Whilst the FDF applauds the news, WRAP’s new report reveals that the […]
New stand-up pouches introduced
Clondalkin LPF, a producer of high-performance barrier packaging, has invested in a machine that produces stand-up pouches. This adds to the Dutch company’s existing capabilities of manufacturing complex multi-layer barrier laminates for food, non-food and confectionery products. In addition to supplying high performance rotogravure and flexo printed laminates and flat pouches, LPF can now produce a wide range […]
Fibre combination for healthier bakes
DuPont Nutrition & Health has overcome sensory challenges in added-fibre bread and sponge cakes by using combinations of soluble and insoluble fibre. Drawing on its fibre ingredients – DuPont Danisco, Litesse, and Fibrim – the company can bring new opportunities for bakers to produce healthier products with high appeal. Fibre has become one of the […]
New concept for food packaging
LyondellBasell has announced a new addition to its Toppyl family of polyolefin resins for the food packaging industry that provides a new level of convenience and ease of use to ready-to-eat products, without sacrificing protection. Toppyl RC3000 is formulated to stick directly to traditional polyethylene food containers, providing a strong seal to keep foods fresh, […]
‘Make it happen’!
Ashwin Moorthy, heAshwin Moorthyad of engineering and innovation for Nampak Plastics.
Bananas, bread and eggs top retail supply chain food waste
New research from Incpen, the industry council for research on packaging and the environment, shows that the top 20 food items wasted or reduced-to-clear between the wholesale depot and the retail check-out are led by fruit (40%), followed by meat and poultry (20%) with vegetables and bakery close behind. Together, they account for 22,000 tonnes […]
Dual colour plastic food containers
Faerch Plast, a manufacturer of plastics food packaging, has launched a new range of dual colour polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers primarily aimed at the premium convenience food market and ‘oven to table’ lines. Developed by Faerch Plast’s dedicated in-house design department, the new containers feature one colour on the outside surface and another on the […]
Naturalness rules
As foods and beverages with a clean label are becoming the standard rather than the exception, flavour suppliers are being asked to formulate convincing natural solutions.
Inkjet coder meets demand for beverage packaging versatility
Markem-Imaje has introduced its new 9232 S inkjet coder printer. Reportedly easy to use and reliable, it prints high quality codes on a wide range of substrates and at the highest speeds, providing optimal coding integrity and printer availability for beverage manufacturers. Launched at Drinktec, the 9232 S offers premium quality coding at higher line […]