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FoodPex 2015 to Feature a US Pavilion

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2015, The pavilion, organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America, will offer exhibitors at the Shanghai event an all-inclusive package   CHICAGO, IL | At FoodPex 2015, International Trade Fair for the ...

Derprosa Films Have Properties to Keep Food Fresh and Safe

(Flexpack)

February 18, 2014, ... packaging and lamination in the food sector, reports these films provide a high level of safety, hygiene, and conservation to the food or household products. Films are available in two categories: standard ...

PMMI Adds Its Support to SAVE FOOD Initiative

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2013, Started by the UN and Messe Düsseldorf, the program strives to bring the issue of global food loss to the international political and economic agenda   RESTON, VA | PMMI, The Association for Packaging ...

Single-Serve Pouch Spouts New Design, Safety Cap

(Flexpack)

August 27, 2013, ... innovate the Trust-T-Lok square spout/cap to exacting specifications. Trust-T-Lok also comes in a rounded cap version, Trust-T-Lok R, which is also an ideal solution for baby food pouches for toddlers. ...

Food Packaging Law Seminar

(Archive)

September 18, 2006, Keller and Heckman LLP has scheduled its 7th Annual Food Packaging Law seminar, "What You Need to Know About U.S. and EU Food Packaging Regulations," for October 11-12, 2006, in Washington, DC. PRESS RELEASE ...

Food Contact Materials Literature

(Archive)

May 28, 2006, Rapra Technology research has yielded two books on food contact materials in packaging, as well as a conference on food contact polymers. PRESS RELEASE Over the past decade, Rapra has run several large ...

Will Food Laws Be Uniform?

(Magazine)

March 30, 2006, On March 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would preempt food safety and labeling laws. Federal preemption is a legal concept under which states may not enact regulations unless ...

Zip-Pak Unveils EZ Open Strip for Food-Service Packages

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2003, Zip-Pak says its new EZ OpenStrip provides food-service staff with a faster, safer way to open packages. MANTENO, IL, USA—In early October, Zip-Pak announced the availability of its new EZ Open Strip for ...

Concern over Phthalates in Food Packaging

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... also are used extensively in medical and food packaging products. In PVC products, plasticizers account for nearly half of the weight of the plastic and are the primary source of phthalate emissions to ...

Oxygen Scavengers Offer Safety and Savings

(Magazine)

October 31, 2001, Protecting food from oxygen is key to preserving shelf life and quality. Exposure to oxygen causes, or in some cases indirectly leads to, a host of problems Protecting food from oxygen is key to preserving ...

Test Protocol Adopted for Foodservice Packaging

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, FALLS CHURCH, VA A taskforce of foodservice packaging manufacturers and suppliers, coordinated through the Foodservice & Packaging Inst. Inc. (FPI), has FALLS CHURCH, VA A taskforce of foodservice packaging ...

New Test May Detect Pathogens in PE Food Wrap

(Magazine)

January 31, 2001, Searching for expiry dates and sniffing food to detect spoilage soon may be things of the past. A development in food packaging will alert consumers to Searching for expiry dates and sniffing food to detect ...

Is Food Contact Notification a Proprietary Right?

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, The Food Contact Notification (FCN) program of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), effective Jan. 18, 2000, provides an expedited means for converters The Food Contact Notification (FCN) program of ...

Food Quality Protection Act limits Delaney Clause

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, The FQPA action suggests there may be some momentum for eliminating the Delaney Clause as it applies to food and color additives in any food safety reform The FQPA action suggests there may be some momentum ...

Choosing the Right Flexible Packaging Pouching Supplier

(Bag Pouch)

March 30, 2025, ... certified child-resistant, certified Safe Quality Food (SQF) and others. Volume Needs: Determine your required quantities-some suppliers cater to large-scale orders, while others accept smaller runs. ...

Applying Barriers to Flexible

(Bag Pouch)

January 29, 2025, ... materials for flexible packaging and for food, beverage and for medical/health care goods are under investigation with progress being made in many areas. Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of a number of biodegradable ...

Flexible Packaging Association Commemorates 75 Years of Innovation and Leadership

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 21, 2025, ... reducing food and other product waste. In honor of its 75th anniversary, FPA is creating a commemorative storybook that chronicles the progress of the flexible packaging industry over the years. This ...

Delivering Packaging Sustainability Through Pigment, Ink, Coating and Adhesive Technologies

(Coating/Laminating)

January 16, 2025, ... and are a safe and more sustainable option, especially for foodservice packaging. Low migration, direct food contact (DFC), biorenewable inks can provide additional benefits, creating rich, colorful prints ...

Flexible Packaging for a Convenience-Driven Society

(Coating/Laminating)

November 30, 2024, ... and Portability — The modern lifestyle, characterized by full schedules and on-the-go consumption, has fueled the demand for convenience foods and beverages. Pre-packed fresh foods, microwavable meals ...

Charter Next Generation Showcases Advanced Materials at Pack Expo 2024, Driving Sustainability and Operational Excellence

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2024, ... will spotlight its comprehensive film portfolio at Pack Expo 2024, addressing key applications in the food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare markets. Guided by its purpose of Enhancing Lives ...