Food manufacturers now include sustainability-related emission programs but are still identifying ways to displace plastic from packaging.

The solution integrates Eastman’s biobased and compostable Solus performance additives with BioPBS polymer to form a thin coating on UPM’s compostable and recyclable barrier base papers.

The advantages of choosing refurbished or hybrid conveyors, especially when considering bottle conveyors, are numerous and extend beyond simple cost savings.

Check out some of the latest packaging and processing solutions exhibitors plan to debut or showcase at PACK EXPO, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago.

UPM Specialty Papers has used coatings from Michelman to develop recyclable paper packaging designed for food applications.

Delve into the origins of checkweighing systems, how the technology evolved and why these machines continue to remain integral.

Well-designed packaging can provide shelf impact to attract attention and set the product apart from its competition, enhance usability, prevent damage, maximize shelf life and offer sustainable attributes.

While the vocabulary doesn’t have to be large, each machine should know about stops and starts upstream and downstream.

The company employs more than 100 full-time people and relies on several co-packers throughout the U.S. to service its national retail partners and consumer base.