Contract Packaging

Sauce, dip, salsa, and spirits maker/co-packer discusses expansion and staffing

David Stoklosa, Director, Corporate Business Development, LiDestri Foods, Inc., discusses facility and equipment investment, staffing, and business development issues.

September 30, 2013

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 864

Sustainable Packaging

Consumer confusion over food expiration dates causes massive food waste

New study cites inconsistent and ineffective food dating system as a major case of food waste in the U.S., outlining challenges and recommendations.

September 30, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Pro Mach demonstrates complete end-of-line integrated system

End of Line Group provides single sourcing for complete, turnkey integrated systems optimized for each customer's unique packaging needs. The integrated system includes components from five Pro Mach brands.

September 29, 2013

Flow wrapping

Stick pack packaging machine produces packs up to 8 in. long

Stick pack systems from Viking Masek are available with servo augers, volumetric, and liquid fillers, and produce stick packs up to nearly 8 in. long by 2 in. wide. Machines can be constructed from 2 to 20 lanes depending on the stick pack width and overall web width; they produce stick packs at the rate of 30-50+ bags per minute per lane!

September 29, 2013

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

Bag maker does 160/min

Apache CM bag maker from Kliklok-Woodman does up to 160 bags/min in continuous motion. Has an open, low-profile design and is available with ultrasonic sealing.

September 29, 2013

Thermoform/fill/seal

US-made form/fill/seal system

The Orics FFS-30 form/fill/seal system is an intermittent-motion, variable-speed sealing system that forms a maximum tray size of 16" x 12" and a maximum tray depth of 4". The system can be combined with modified atmosphere options or can be purchased with full aseptic construction for certain dairy or medical device applications.

September 29, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Random top and bottom case sealer needs no operator interface

The MARQ Random Top and Bottom Case Sealer will automatically accept different case sizes, fold the flaps and seal the top and bottom of the case, before discharging from the machine. No operator interface is required.

September 28, 2013

Adhesive application

Unique cost-saving hot-melt system

The Freedom Series hot-melt system addresses a number of issues that end users face today, including raw material supply, downtime, and operating costs. With its tankless architecture, it optimizes the use of hot-melt material through the use of Freedom-certified hot-melt materials.

September 27, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Chicken Packaging is something to cluck about, says AMERIPEN

New study from AMERIPEN cites how packaging for chicken reduces contamination, increases product variety and convenience, and reduces food waste.

September 27, 2013

Sustainability

1 billion tons of steel recycled in 25 years

The Steel Recycling Institute celebrates its 25th anniversary, highlighting achievements such as an 88% recycling rate, increased energy efficiency, and reduced CO2 emissions.

September 27, 2013

Sustainability

45% of U.S. households have access to carton recycling

Carton recycling jumps 150% since the formation of the Carton Council of North America in 2009.

September 27, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Recycling associations release joint plastic model bale specifications

Two recycling industry associations form taskforce to find common ground on the plastic model bale specifications to improve the efficiency of trade.

September 27, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

McDonald’s agrees to phase out foam cups

Amid pressure from advocacy group As You Sow, McDonald’s Corp. moves to replace its PS hot beverage cups with paper material.

September 27, 2013