Food Safety Packaging

Exclusive interview: Q&A with Dr. Errol Raghubeer, on HPP and the U.S. Listeria outbreak

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:28:00 -0500

Food Safety Strategies was recently able to talk to Dr. Errol Raghubeer, on the recent outbreak of Listeria and how HPP can help with the current outbreak, as well as future outbreaks.

PACK EXPO preview: Easing product safety concerns in an uncertain climate

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

In the COVID-19 outbreak, packaging is being recognized for its long-standing performance in upholding food and beverage product safety and offering consumer protection.

Novel no more: HPP grows with batch processing, new bulk juice handling

spielmans@bnpmedia.com (Sharon Spielman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Building on a foothold in batch guacamole processing, high pressure processing moves into bulk and grows in markets that require fresh taste with no preservatives and a long shelf life.

Advances in food safety technology, including high pressure processing (HPP) and pasteurization

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:50:00 -0400

Food safety technology is rapidly advancing year by year, and many companies are using high pressure processing (HPP) and pasteurization for their products’ packaging.

Varcode appoints leading food safety specialists to new advisory board

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Varcode, maker of digital, time- and temperature-sensitive supply chain solutions, has announced it has appointed an advisory board of leading food safety specialists to help guide the company’s long-term growth in the food and beverage, food delivery, and pharma and life sciences industry segments.

Packaging insert extends avocado shelf life

shillingr@bnpmedia.com (Rose Shilling) — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

A new quarter-sized packaging insert is keeping Mission Produce Inc. avocados fresh longer.

Flexible packaging wins on three fronts: sustainability, functionality and impact

editorhal@sbcglobal.net (Hallie Forcinio) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Meat, poultry and seafood processors benefit from an ever-increasing array of flexible packaging options with product-differentiating features, enhanced functionality and more sustainable structures.

FDA announces the voluntary phase-out by industry of certain PFAS used in food packaging

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:37:32 -0400

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the voluntary phase-out of a certain type of short-chain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), that contain 6:2 fluorotelomer alcohol (6:2 FTOH), which may be found in certain food contact substances used as grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard food packaging.

Coca-Cola bottlers produce millions of COVID-19 test tubes

shillingr@bnpmedia.com (Rose Shilling) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

A federal lab helping scale up production of COVID-19 test tubes found a solution in the beverage industry: the plastic used for Coca-Cola bottles.

Clear Glass Ergo Food Jars

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Made with flint glass, the cylindrical shape of the Bruni Glass Ergo Food Jar will give products artisan appeal.

Sublingual Micropearl Dispenser

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Evielab's patent-pending micropearl technology dissolves quickly under the tongue and is as discreet as a breath mint.

Kinder-Safe Child-Resistant Packaging

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Kinder-Safe is a line of child-resistant packaging solutions serving the medical and recreational cannabis industry.

Dose Dial

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Dosist has introduced Dose Dial, a discreet dispenser that issues 3.7 mg dissolvable tablets with a push of a button and the turn of a dial.

KacePack Cannabis Packaging Range

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

KacePack offers several packaging options for leading cannabis brands across North America, including bottles, jars, tins and pouches.

Extra large drains for FlexPak Leak Detectors

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:56:00 -0400

Applications of the FlexPak Leak Detector are not limited to the dairy packaging or even food packaging industries.

Packaging materials and technologies for peak food safety and long shelf life

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:40:00 -0400

Achieving peak food safety and a long shelf life can be accomplished with the right combination of packaging materials and technology—especially during a pandemic.

CPC releases new set of High Pressure Certified guidelines

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:17:00 -0400

A new set of High Pressure Certified® (HPC) Guidelines has been released by The Cold Pressure Council (CPC).

GEA OxyCheck cleared to enter the U.S. market

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:13:57 -0400

After receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA), GEA has begun sales of the GEA OxyCheck.

Killing pathogens inside cut fruit and vegetable packages

shillingr@bnpmedia.com (Rose Shilling) — Tue, 12 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

A new technology for sealed packages of fresh cut produce releases an anti-pathogenic agent inside the container to protect against bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Naturally preserving food with gases

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:18:00 -0400

Understanding why food spoils is critical when considering the best way to preserve it.

Advances in snack and bakery packaging safety

pinballelite@comcast.net (Neal Lorenzi) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:18:00 -0400

Manufacturers and researchers worldwide are striving to develop new ways to keep snack and bakery products safe and fresh over the course of their intended shelf life.

Covid-19 outbreak could spur flexible packaging use in China

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0400

The outbreak of the coronavirus in China could spur increased usage of flexible packaging to improve food safety, according to Brendan Connell-French, Wood Mackenzie research associate.

Exclusive interview: Q&A with GreenSeed CEO, David Gray, on the coronavirus and food safety trends

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:27:00 -0400

Food Safety Strategies was recently able to talk with David Gray, CEO of packaging provider GreenSeed, on coronavirus concerns, as well as packaging and food safety trends.

Agri-Neo and Red River Commodities demonstrate commitment to highest food safety standards with new trustmark that offers seal of assurance

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:37:00 -0400

Food safety technology company Agri-Neo has announced the launch of its Neo-Pure Trustmark logo, which will be introduced in partnership with food ingredients processing company Red River Commodities.

The vital role of packaging in brand protection

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Brand image, value and reputation are foundational to the success of any consumer packaged goods (CPG) company.

Cannabis edibles and beverages packaging for maximum consumer safety

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:19:00 -0500

With cannabis becoming legal in more states, consumer safety is of the utmost importance.

Child-Resistant Tins

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Hoffmann Neopac has introduced recyclable, child-resistant opaque tins for packaging damp and dry cannabis products.

Using inspection and detection equipment in cannabis edibles manufacturing

thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson) — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Developing the perfect product formulation and using the best production equipment can help manufacturers create quality cannabis-infused food and beverages.

Child Resistant Bag

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500

The DymaPak Child Resistant Bag features a proprietary pull-to-open locking zipper, thick food-grade plastic and durable construction.

Embark Cannabis Packaging

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Berry's Embark line includes three package types, each of which provides built-in child-resistance within a distinct shape that's designed to support experience benefits for the consumer.