March 29, 2024

Processing and Packaging

The future of the food processing & packaging industry on stage at IPACK-IMA 2022

The turnover related to food packaging machinery worldwide is worth 15.3 billion euros, with an expected average annual growth of 2.1% by 2025. Interesting data for the world food processing market also, which is expected to grow by an average of 5.1% per year until 2025. In the same period, the Italian industry will play

UFlex rides high on innovative product developments

UFlex, India’s largest multinational in flexible packaging materials & solutions and a global leader in polymer sciences has been riding the waves  of innovation to build packaging products, applications & solutions that will further enhance the role of packaging as a value-added responsible packaging. In the quarter ending December 2021, UFlex unveiled a range of

PTA: Ad Hoc Solutions for the new quick commerce format

QUICK COMMERCE, HIGH SPEED DELIVERY In today’s landscape, technology is transforming consumer habits. In recent years we have witnessed the rise of e-commerce as a complementary purchase method to traditional commerce. Another more recent evolution in terms of digitization is quick commerce, an innovative formula that is radically transforming the grocery sector. It was created

Rational’s cooking system revolutionizes Replenish Kitchen’s working style

Meal prep company’s new production kitchen based around Rational cooking systems The last decade has seen huge growth for meal delivery services, with a range of companies offering customers a chance to enjoy restaurant quality food in their own homes either as kits of ingredients or pre-prepared meals. While you might assume that this business

Henkel’s key trends in shaping a sustainable future for Packaging in 2022

The year 2022 will see the packaging industry continue to adopt a sustainability-firstmindset but success will demand greater cross-industry cooperation and transparency, predictsHenkel Adhesive Technologies. The challenges for the year ahead were explored at the closeof 2021 by Henkel alongside manufacturers and other experts from across the entire packagingand consumer goods supply chain at the

Eckes-Granini shifts to 100% rPET bottles

Automated Blowmolder Control System Eases Transition for German Juice Maker The Agr Process Pilot® Automated Blowmolder Control system operating on Line 2 of Eckes-Granini’s bottle-making and filling plant in Fallingbostel, Germany, is providing an extra layer of process management and quality assurance for the premium drinks maker. Responding to the corporate mandate to bottle its

Berry’s new PET bottle: Ideal for a ‘café at home’

Berry M&H has launched a 250ml PET bottle for syrups to meet growing consumer demand for the creation of flavoured drinks in the home. The new bottle provides a convenient retail size for a wide variety of syrups, fruit mixes, sauces, frappes, liqueurs, and smoothies, offering easy storage along with safe and comfortable handling. This

Hi Pro Equipment sales bags 2021 Eriez® Merwin Award  

 Eriez® USA Senior Sales Director Dave Heubel announced that Hi Pro Equipment, Inc. is the winner of its 2021 Merwin Award. This prestigious annual honor is awarded to an Eriez manufacturers’ representative firm for outstanding contributions to the advancement of the ideals and mission of Eriez and is exemplified by superior sales performance, providing customers high quality service

Michelle Bryson named Global Sustainable Packaging Leader

BW Packaging Systems, the packaging equipment arm of Barry-Wehmiller, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Bryson to the role of Global Sustainable Packaging Leader. Bryson will lead the development of a sustainability roadmap for BW Packaging Systems, and collaborate with team members and customers on several fronts, including the usage of responsible materials,

GEA: Improving chicken product yields

Food processors know that with margins under pressure every dollar counts. Balancing production costs, yields and product quality all whilst keeping consumers satisfied is not an easy job, which is why leading technology provider GEA is launching its Signature Chicken solution in the United States at the 2022 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) show

Call to participate in PepsiCo’ Middle East accelerator program

PepsiCo looks to promote sustainable packaging through Middle East accelerator program The Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition is now accepting applications from small businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to help them launch and scale innovative concepts that reduce packaging waste. In late 2021, PepsiCo launched its newest Greenhouse Accelerator with

Tetra Laval donates 10 million Euros to support UNICEF

Tetra Laval, the parent group of Sidel, Tetra Pak and DeLaval, announced today a 10-million Euro contribution in support of UNICEF’s work to deliver COVID-19 vaccines globally. The donation will contribute to UNICEF’s efforts to strengthen global vaccine equity, especially in lower-income countries. Since early 2021, UNICEF has delivered more than 700 million doses of

Over 30 partners commit to the use of plastic food packaging

Coalition Food2Food 2.0 includes more than 30 chain partners committed to the circular use of plastic food packaging. On Friday, December 3rd, the kick-off meeting of the “Coalition Food2Food 2.0” took place. This coalition includes more than 30 supply chain partners committed to the circular use of plastic. The focus is on an industrial test of CurvCode, a Dutch innovation for separating

Winterhalter’ latest UC dishwasher: Sustainable, money-saving & ultra-efficient

The latest UC undercounter dishwasher from Winterhalter has an innovative wash field design that saves 25% in water usage, yet delivers the very highest standards of hygienic cleaning power.  The wash arm features clever nozzle geometry that optimizes the flow of water, not only saving on water usage but also reducing the consumption of both

Melodea Spearheads new era in sustainable packaging

Green-Tech start-up’s recyclable cellulose coated packaging serves higher ethical standards, reduces plastic waste Green-tech start-up Melodea, Ltd. joins the sustainable packaging scene to take on the plastic waste crisis. The company developed MelOx™, a high-performance, plant-sourced barrier coating that protects packaged products from oxygen and oil and grease transmission. The company also developed Melodea VBcoat™