Farmers and grocers think outside the wax box

Jan 30, 2014

By Shanna McCord, Santa Cruz SentinelFarmers and grocers are thinking outside the box -- the wax-lined box, that is...

D&W Fine Pack lands Clear Lam Packaging thermoform division

Jan 30, 2014

D&W Fine Pack CEO Mark Staton told Plastics Today growth potential is "promising" regarding the company's recent purchase of the thermoforming division of Clear Lam Packaging...

"Green" tea packaging: Tea producers opting for PET

Jan 30, 2014

PET bottles are brewing up a niche in the ready-to-drink tea industry. Several companies are switching from glass to PET for several factors ranging from recyclability to its lightweight properties. ...

Bottle battle between SodaStream and Coca-Cola escalates

Jan 30, 2014

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2013: Proliferation of food eco-labels to continue

Jan 30, 2014

The number of eco-labels in the food industry is expected to continue to proliferate in 2013. More than 200 seals and logos represent some ecological, ethical, ingredient or sustainability attributes in the global food industry. Organic Monitor...

Vibrant new packaging from Yoplait

Jan 30, 2014

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Unilever simplifies spreads with real ingredients

Jan 30, 2014

In response to growing demand for foods with simple ingredients, Unilever USA announces the introduction of two new spreads—I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Deliciously Simple and Country Crock Simply Delicious. The new products are the company's...

Shrink labels top off design of whipped cream cans

Jan 30, 2014

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Scientists develop killer paper for next-generation food packaging

Jan 30, 2014

Scientists are reporting development and successful lab tests of "killer paper," a material intended for use as a new food packaging material that helps preserve foods by fighting the bacteria that cause spoilage. The paper, described in ACS'...

Bags protect garlic, save material and ship efficiently

Jan 30, 2014

Christopher Ranch has switched from rigid plastic (PET) containers to recloseable bags for its popular Garlic. The bags are manufactured to use 80 percent less material than the old style jars at an estimated savings of more than one-half million...