Side Delights Amazables! Awarded Produce Business’ Joe Nucci Award for Product Innovation

Fresh Solutions Network, LLC (FSN) announced that Side Delights Amazables! won the Joe Nucci Award for Product Innovation in the eighth annual Produce Business Innovation Award in December, which focuses on Product, Packaging and Process.

Chungnam National University Researchers Develop an Edible Biofilm for Extending Fruit Shelf Life

December 18, 2024 Chungnam National University

The CS-GA films have exceptional mechanical strength and solubility offering a sustainable packaging solution to retain the freshness of fruits. Going ahead, this green technology has the potential to sustainably reduce global food wastage.

Califia Farms Protects Bottle Cap Quality with Advanced Vision Inspection Technology from Mettler-Toledo

December 11, 2024 METTLER TOLEDO

Califia’s system is equipped with three cameras for identification and removal of high caps, damaged caps, broken shrink bands and other closure issues. The system handles bottles ranging from 10.5 to 72 ounces in size, which are sealed with either a combination foil seal and closure or with a cap with a tamper-evident band.

A Greener Route for Broccoli

December 4, 2024 StePacPPC

Innovative Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging developed by StePacPPC is facilitating the transition away from ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes for packaging fresh broccoli and other vegetables for long-haul shipments in both the US and Japan.

W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers

December 3, 2024 W-Cycle, Ltd.

Responding to growing demand within the food industry for sustainable alternatives, Melhoramentos is taking strides to offer packaging that’s grease-resistant, moisture-proof, and able to withstand extreme temperatures, as an efficient eco-friendly replacement for single-use plastics.