Flexibles

U.K. retailer debuts recyclable film for fresh veggies

New polyethylene film for fresh vegetables sold at U.K. retailer Co-op is recyclable while also providing the same functional features as a non-recyclable film.

October 25, 2018

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Flexibles

Steam-cooked by microwave oven

Sweet Baby Broccoli is the newest addition to an extended line of fresh produce from Ocean Mist that can be steam-cooked in its own microwavable bag.

October 24, 2018

Fruits/Vegetables

Grocery label producer invests in printer, future

Yerecic Label installed of its first digital press and in-line finishing unit with partners Domino and AB Graphic International.

September 21, 2018

Flow wrapping

Live at EXPO PACK Mexico: Flow wrapper hits flexible niche for fresh produce

The FW 3410 VX horizontal flow wrapper aims to hit a sweet spot between flexibility and sophistication.

June 8, 2018

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Sped-up spuds hit their weights

Tasteful Selections found a way to deliver on a new approach to potatoes, but checkweighers on its packaging lines lacked precision and resulted in overweight bags. Here’s how the company upped its automation to stop giving so much product away.

May 2, 2018

Sustainability

RPCs face off against single-use corrugated for fresh produce

Foundation conducts study to learn which is more environmentally friendly for the packaging, shipping, and storage of fresh produce: reusable plastic containers or corrugated cases.

April 28, 2018

Cartons and boxes

In-store vending machine for tomatoes

Noticing that consumers were looking for more self-service in the supermarket, Belgian tomato grower Stoffels came up with its idea for an invention it calls Automato.

April 13, 2018

Recycling

Study confirms cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers for produce

Corrugated Packaging Alliance points to research that indicates single-use corrugated minimizes the risk of contamination and supports food safety.

March 22, 2018

Protective/transport packaging

Melon 1 expands its watermelon pallet program

Nearly 20-year partnership with CHEP, which involves shared pallets that have reduced emissions and reduced landfill waste, now includes on-site pallet storage and international shipments.

March 1, 2018

Protective/transport packaging

Grimmway Farms gains economic, environmental benefits

By switching from wood to ‘pooled’ pallets, the global produce company reduces solid waste, carbon emissions, and travel costs.

February 6, 2018

Containers

Rockit apples set to blast off

A brand new apple cultivar developed in New Zealand is introduced to the market in an equally novel packaging format. And now a Shuttle Pack has been launched in addition to the tube.

February 5, 2018

Flexibles

Transparent pouch clearly differentiates Tree Top Apple Sauce

Company says pouch represents a ‘game changer’ and allows parents and children to ‘see it before they squeeze it.’

January 18, 2018

Containers

Clear plastic can

S&W Fine Foods International, a Del Monte Pacific Ltd Company, has introduced shelf-stable pineapple chunks and pineapple slices in a retorted plastic can that is currently on store shelves in Seoul, South Korea, and Shanghai, China; plans to expand over the coming year are in place.

November 10, 2017