Verde Bioresins Inc. has pioneered and continues to advance PolyEarthylene resins for a diverse array of packaging applications spanning various industries.
In interview with the CEO of the robotic packaging machinery manufacturer, a big focus is the state of the economy and the availability of qualified workers.
Terphane has signed a multi-year capacity reservation agreement to purchase the advanced bio-polymer Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) for use in film applications, including food and beverage packaging.
Companies are seeking innovation and versatility to meet a broad range of goals and demands, from adhering to track-and-trace regulations to sourcing sustainable inks that meet stringent food and pharmaceutical packaging requirements.
Until recently, most pharmaceutical manufacturers would buy blister foils pre-printed with product names, dosage information, and branding and use a basic in-line printing or embossing system to add a batch code and expiry date to the blister in human-readable text.
Just as baseball fans can look forward to World Series rematches, German trade group VDMA says the packaging machinery industry has a lot to look forward to in 2023.
The growing global market for packaged food products – and for pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products – represents a considerable potential for packaging machine manufacturers.
During the month of September, my daughter took a well-balanced (and very organized) stainless steel Bento Box complete with a silicone seal closure. By October, I got lazy and stopped the daily cleaning and started shoving the sandwich into a ZipLoc bag before throwing it in a zippered lunch bag. When the guilt kicked in, I compromised and bought 100% compostable sandwich bags.