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Nuts & Bolts

AI in packaging market expected to grow

February 14, 2022

According to a report published by Global Market Estimates, the global artificial intelligence (AI) in the packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR value of 55.2% from 2021 to 2026.

Field Reports

Robotic solution lightens the load at dessert topping wholesaler

When Hanan Products needed a way to alleviate the stress on their employees from lifting, they turned to K2 Kinetics for a robotics solution.

Sharon Spielman

February 14, 2022

Although a national, downward trend in sales is happening in many sectors, Hanan Products, a 75-year-old, third-generation wholesaler in the whipped topping, icing and dessert-filling sector—and the original creator of Tasty Whip—has seen an increase in sales.

Food Packaging

New high-barrier, high-speed recycle ready liquid pouch solution

Kristen Kazarian

February 11, 2022

Amcor Flexibles North America has debuted AmPrima PE Plus. The recycle ready solutions provide brand owners with innovative packaging that supports recyclability in categories that have been historically challenging.

Food Packaging

EMAP packaging helps French bean manufacturer

Kristen Kazarian

February 9, 2022

The FreshSAFE packaging system from MULTIVAC offers a method of producing equilibrium atmosphere (EMAP) packs, which optimizes the oxygen content in the packs in a continuous, natural and sustainable way.

Engingeering R&D

Divorcing the plastic from our packaging not so easy without a new suitor

A startup company seems to have found that suitor: A natural coating from cellulose that can be recycled along with the packaging

Wayne Labs

February 8, 2022

A startup company seems to have a suitor: A natural coating from cellulose that can be recycled along with the packaging

Hemp-infused jeng introduced in IL and MI

Cannabis

Hemp-infused mocktail brand moves into Illinois, Michigan

February 7, 2022

jeng, the alcohol-free, hemp-infused, ready-to-drink cocktail company, has announced its new partnership with Oath Distributing in Illinois and Michigan.

Food Packaging

Sustainable lidding film for soft fruit

Kristen Kazarian

February 7, 2022

Heat seal coating specialist Sappi Rockwell Solutions has launched a recyclable, lightweight, heat seal lidding film designed for the fresh produce market.

Food Packaging

Increasing use in intelligent packing of fruits and vegetables to drive PBAT market

Kristen Kazarian

February 4, 2022

The global PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period 2021 to 2031 with an end value of $2 billion, according to a report by Transparent Market Research. Fruit and vegetable intelligent packaging using PBAT-based biodegradable mulch films is used to reduce food waste. The films provide increased oxygen and water vapor transfer rates in fruit and vegetable bags.