Scientists at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil, have designed and produced biodegradable plastic packaging called Plasticor, that shows if food inside is fit for consumption.
AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) opened its 2018 Amsterdam World Congress (November 19-20) touching on the challenges and hurdles for smart packaging this week.
Mondi Kalenobel is going to start trials to make plastic-free ice cream packaging that does not need a polymer coating, testing materials for push-up and squeeze-up tubes.
AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) has partnered with drupa 2020, printing technology show, to host a Members’ Village as well as demonstrations and presentations about Active & Intelligent Packaging technologies and how...
Arla Finland says it is the first dairy manufacturer in the world to make its production chain from farm to dairy open to the public through blockchain technology.
The ReWall Company is opening a new facility in Colorado that will turn recycled food and beverage cartons into building and construction materials. It will serve the western US and ‘significantly expand’ end markets for the cartons.
The Contura S400 made its North American debut at Pack Expo International in Chicago last week. It’s the latest in leak detection technology from Switzerland-based INFICON, a leader in processing and manufacturing for food, beverage, automotive and appliance...
Processing and packaging manufacturer Tetra Pak has released its 20th annual sustainability report, which gives a comprehensive look at the company and how it protects ‘food, people and futures’ in the realm of packaging sustainability.
DairyReporter will be attending Food-Tech Eurasia in Istanbul, Turkey, from October 31 to November 3, and had the opportunity to speak to Berkan Öner, vice general manager, Reed Tüyap Fairs Inc., about the annual event.
Packaging viscous products in sealable pouches rather than plastic cups is a trend that’s gained a lot of steam in the last few years. At Pack Expo International in Chicago, the pros and cons of the pouch method were debated and innovations were on display....
Sidel has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Aseptic Combi Predis blow fill seal filler following a test run with a dairy customer in North America.
Bosch debuted its new VR planning tool technology at Pack Expo International this week, along with the new Midrange Endload Cartoner (MEC) and an update to its flow wrapper series. CEO Stefan König also spoke to DairyReporter about the ongoing sale of...
Sidel Group has completed its acquisition of PET Engineering, expanding its packaging portfolio in containers for water, soft drinks, liquid dairy products and beer.
