Packaging

Lamb Weston launches sustainable packaging based on frying oil

On October 2, Lamb Weston introduced a new retail packaging for its potato products, such as Twister Fries and Potato Dippers. The packaging is made of 60% bio-circular plastic, derived from used frying oil. This innovat..

New insights and advice on recycling beverage cartons

02 August 2024

Kennisinstituut Duurzaam Verpakken (KIDV) has released an updated version of its factsheet on beverage cartons. These cartons, as in 2023, are classified as 'moderately recyclable.' While the paper fibers in beverage car...

EU mandates origin labeling on packaging fruit and vegetables

29 July 2024

Starting January 1 2025, packaging for fruits and vegetables must clearly indicate the product's origin. This change stems from new EU trade standards outlined in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 and Implementing Regu...

Summer offer on used MULTIVAC machines

16 July 2024

MULTIVAC offers both new and refurbished machines. The refurbished tray sealers, thermoformers, labelers, and portioners have original parts and provide the same quality and warranties as new machines. They are ideal for...

WUR launches research into recycled food packaging film

28 June 2024

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has embarked on a four-year project to investigate the safety of recycled PE and PP film for use in food packaging. Collaborating with eleven industrial partners, WUR is leading...

Online edition June 2024: Construnction | Cooling and freezing

17 June 2024

Once you decide to start a construction or renovation project, questions arise. What materials will you choose? Are they sustainable? What does that mean for fire safety? Where will you get your power f...

Better packaging with advanced skin vacuum films

06 June 2024

Sealed Air Corporation, a pioneer in packaging technology and sustainability, proudly announces the introduction of three groundbreaking skin packaging top films. These new films are designed to set new standards in pack...

Prevention is better than cure

04 June 2024

A periodically serviced printer and/or labeler performs optimally and has a longer lifespan. "We regularly find when a fault occurs that it could have been prevented if the machine had been serviced periodically," Robert...

Machine videos about processing and packaging food

04 June 2024

Visuals convey powerful messages, which is why MULTIVAC Netherlands is launching its own YouTube channel. Short, informative videos offer an exclusive look at the latest technologies in fresh food processing and packagin...

Amcor opens innovation center in Belgium

31 May 2024

Amcor has opened its latest European Innovation Center in Ghent, Belgium. Here, the packaging leader will collaborate with European brands and retailers to design packaging that benefits both consumers and the environmen...

LIVEKINDLY achieves 600% production growth

30 May 2024

LIVEKINDLY Collective has achieved a 600% increase in production for LIKE Chicken Bites at its Oss facility, expanding from 2,500 to 15,000 tons per year. This success was made possible through the reconstruction of the ...

Sismatec & Sismation – intelligent automation solutions

13 May 2024

With the combination of Sismatec & Sismation, we are able to offer customers bespoke solutions, thanks to intelligent automation solutions. Automation is a crucial step in ensuring food safety and plays a significant...

Reusable glass packaging for food

13 May 2024

The beer industry has mainstreamed the reuse of glassware for decades. Will the future see the same for other glass-packaged products like canned vegetables, jam, and chocolate spread? Floor Stefess, a product developmen...

Tougher regulations for recyclable packaging in the EU

25 April 2024

The Parliament has recently adopted new measures to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. These measures aim to significantly decrease packaging waste across the EU and further promote the principles of the circu...

Robotics in Fish Packaging at Seafood Expo

18 April 2024

MULTIVAC will present the latest robotics handling and packaging solutions for fish, crustacean, and shellfish processing at the 2024 Seafood Expo. The company highlights its focus on vacuum skin packaging and hygienic p...

Successful edition of Empack 2024

15 April 2024

Empack 2024 in Gorinchem once again marked a highlight in the packaging industry. From April 9 to 11, the Evenementenhal Gorinchem was the venue for a major packaging event, organized by Easyfairs. According to the organ...