Point Five Packaging introduces the P5-RM Semi-Automatic Seal System. The machine is configurable for sealing trays or cups using modified atmosphere packaging, vacuum skin packaging or seal-only packaging. 

Any food recall incident is a crisis situation that requires quick action to mitigate any longstanding financial and reputational damage. Metal detection specialist Fortress Technology examines the different factors that can make food operators vulnerable to a recall.

CSP Technologies, Inc. has completed a 100,000-sq. ft. facility expansion at its Auburn, Ala. headquarters, which is highlighted by its first-ever onsite Material Science Lab. 

Tekni-Plex Inc. has acquired the healthcare packaging, performance lidstock, induction seal and specialty lamination businesses of Oracle Packaging, Winston-Salem, N.C. Going forward, these product lines will become part of Tri-Seal, a Tekni-Plex business.

tna has promoted Teri Johnson to divisional sales manager – North America. Johnson will be responsible for providing leadership for tna’s growing local sales teams and contribute to the company’s regional marketing and business strategy. 

Pregis LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc. (FP International). The acquisition is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.

A new super barrier-coated (SBC) thermoformable film for pharmaceutical blister packs recently launched by Tekni-Films, a Tekni-Plex business. The SBC 240 is a performance and improved-cost alternative for 4- and 6-mil PCTFE and cold formed foil in thermoformable blister applications. 

Rosina Food Products Inc. has introduced a line of chef-inspired artisan meatballs featuring bold flavors and eye-catching graphics.

BillerudKorsnäs is encouraging action against ocean litter in a series of U.S. events, in theme with this year's World Oceans Day earlier this month. The Swedish company has a mission to challenge conventional packaging and bring more sustainable practices to the industry.

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) launched a new campaign promoting the value of reusable transport packaging systems for the movement of food from farm, producer or processor to point of sale that includes a new website to serve as the central platform to communicate the total supply chain performance advantages of reusable transport packaging (RTP).