Sustainable Packaging

Johnsonville transitions to recycled-content PS meat tray

As part of its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, Johnsonville Sausage has switched to a polystyrene tray that contains 25% recycled material for a range of its products.

May 15, 2016

Meat/Poultry/Seafood: Page 10

Filling/capping, dry

Chicken packaging do-over

New software-assisted tooling for vacuum skin packaging brings a number of advantages, while a switch in lidding material and new thermoformed trays complete the upgrade.

April 4, 2016

Flexibles

Vacuum skin pack upgrade

New software-assisted tooling for vacuum skin packaging brings a number of advantages, while a switch in lidding material and new thermoformed trays complete the upgrade.

March 10, 2016

Flexibles

Patent-pending dual-compartment pouch accommodates jerky/trail mix combo

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, KOOEE!® Super Snacks is a producer and packager of all-natural, high-protein, gluten/soy/dairy-free Jerky Trail Mixes.

November 17, 2015

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Hormel recognizes Bemis for Excellence

Hormel Foods bestows Spirit of Excellence Award on Bemis Company for its transformational packaging.

July 2, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Regulations hinder new packaging for meat, poultry, seafood

Regulations related to the manufacture, distribution, type, and category of meat, poultry, and seafood are stifling the entry of new players and packaging innovation, says report.

March 20, 2015

Sustainability

Renewably sourced barrier tray for meat

Sutton, MA-based J&G Foods has begun using an ultra high-barrier renewably sourced thermoformed tray for its vacuum packaged line of fresh red meats.

February 4, 2015

Labeling

From MAP to VSP/HPP—and linerless labels along the way

This Houston startup now has a line of fresh, refrigerated ready meals that look good, taste great, and emphasize nutrition. High Pressure Processing extends shelf life.

January 9, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Sliced fresh meats in a thermoformable paper-based pack

Migros, the well known and influential supermarket chain based in Switzerland, has launched a paper-based barrier tray that represents a 60% reduction in plastic content.

November 1, 2014

Flexibles

Vegan brand emphasizes healthy ingredients

Nate’s Meatless of South San Francisco has updated the packaging for its meatless meatballs with clean, modern graphics and an icon that emphasizes the product’s non-GMO status.

November 1, 2014

Containers

King Oscar finds a new opening for its mackerel can

Leading Norwegian seafood firm King Oscar has enhanced its popularity by adding an advanced opening solution to its relaunched mackerel can.

October 3, 2014

Filling/capping, dry

Tray Seal Meats – Protruding

Large roasts of various protruding heights packaged on tray seal skin machine.

August 20, 2014

Thermoform/fill/seal

Thermoform – Bulk Hot Dogs

3 across thermoform trays with bundles of hot dogs. Sealed and labeled.

August 20, 2014