packaging

First Polypropylene Product Family Brings Tamper-Evidence/Resistance to Hot Food Applications

June 2, 2022 Inline Plastics

Customer and consumer focus groups have been clear. Tamper-evident packaging with the ability to protect hot food applications at the shelf, during third-party deliveries, and throughout the preparation and distribution process is needed. Today, Inline Plastics announced the launch of Safe-T-Chef®, an entirely new product family uniquely designed to add layers of protection while maintaining the temperature of warm and hot foods. …

Hen of The Woods Unveils New Packaging Design for Kettle Cooked Potato Chip Line

May 27, 2022 Hen of the Woods

Snack company Hen of the Woods is pleased to announce a package redesign for their ever-popular line of kettle cooked potato chips. Enlisting the talent of long-time branding collaborators and fellow Cincinnatians Holotype, the new look features an eye-catching updated logo, emphasized word marking and a unique two-tone matte and iridescent metallic layout that reflects Hen of the Woods’ one-of-a-kind flavor offerings. Expect to see the new product packaging jumping off national retailer (and virtual) shelves this month. …

Kari-Out Co. Invests to Increase Take-Out Sauce Packet Production, Expand Specialty Quality Packaging & Acquire Paper Bags USA

May 26, 2022 Kari-Out

Kari -Out will be investing over two million dollars to increase its new portion control packaging capacity.  The new machines added to Kari-Out’s Totowa NJ manufacturing facility will enable them to produce an estimated 15% more packets annually. With drive through service accounting for over 70% of total sales for quick service restaurants, there is a growing need for portion pack sauces and Kari-Out is investing to service this growing market. …

Award-Winning Hybrid Packaging Delivers on Sustainability Promises

May 16, 2022 Graphic Packaging International

Since its launch in 2020, the PaperSeal® range of trays from Graphic Packaging International (“Graphic Packaging”) has proven that it can satisfy the growing imperative for packaging to have greater circularity and be more sustainable. Developed in partnership with G. Mondini, the world leader in tray sealing technology, the PaperSeal tray is the ideal solution for businesses looking for a more sustainable way of packaging fresh and processed meat, chilled and frozen ready meals, cheese, snacks, salad and fruit. …

Cal Poly Students’ Sustainable Packaging Design for San Luis Obispo Business Wins First Place in National Competition

May 4, 2022 Xiaoying Rong, California Polytechnic State University

After a year of research and development, a team of Cal Poly students gained hands-on experience designing new sustainable packaging and labels for a San Luis Obispo-based gourmet cupcake and dessert business — and took first place for its effort. …