Nearly 70 material recovery facilities responded to identify factors affecting acceptance of foodservice packaging
April 2, 2014
A recent benchmarking survey commissioned by the Foodservice Packaging Institute finds widespread but varied acceptance of foodservice packaging by material recovery facilities.
Anchor Packaging, Inc. announces the addition of the new Culinary Squares separate bases and lids to the successful hinged Culinary Basics® and Culinary Classics lines of high heat polypropylene packages.
MicroGREEN recognized for improvements to performance and sustainability without raising costs
January 7, 2014
The Performance Innovation Award is for design innovations that improve product performance, and was awarded to the InCycle cup for its insulation and durability, and the vast increase in functional temperature range MicroGREEN’s proprietary technology gives to recycled PET.
Easton-based manufacturer invests $6 million in infrastructure, new hires
November 26, 2013
Ecopax Inc. announces the completion of a $3.7 million equipment and facilities expansion that will increase the company’s manufacturing capacity and add 15 new full-time employees.
Sealed Air Corporation is offering a range of lightweight polypropylene (PP) trays and pots with high clarity for chilled foods thanks to Milliken’s clarifying innovation Millad® NX™ 8000.
Fast food leader will replace polystyrene foam hot beverage cups with paper-based cups in U.S. restaurants.
September 30, 2013
McDonald’s Corporation, the world’s largest fast food franchise, will replace polystyrene foam hot beverage cups with paper-based cups at all its 14,000 U.S. restaurants.
World demand for cups and lids is projected to rise 5.0 percent per year to nearly $26 billion in 2017. Advances will be driven by above average gains for food and beverage packaging cups as well as a favorable outlook for global foodservice revenues. In particular, increases will be fueled by growth in the quick service restaurant industry, which will remain the primary user of disposable cups and lids.
Industry in North America and Europe forecast growth in year ahead
April 17, 2013
A strengthening economy and less volatile input pricing could result in a positive year for the foodservice packaging industries in North America and Europe, based on an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, the industry’s leading authority.
