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Virtual Reality (VR) has been influencing the packaging market in recent years in different ways, but its potential still has much to offer. Find out how it can boost packaging machine performance. 

Investment in four Stealth metal detectors from Fortress Technology has underpinned an expansion program at Arizona-headquartered Doughnut Peddler. The presence of the metal detectors has enabled the doughnut producer to elevate its lines to top food safety standards, meeting GMP requirements and winning the confidence of new retail customers.

Moisture management in pharmaceutical packaging is a necessity; tablets and capsules in bottles with commonplace solutions like sachet or canister desiccants come to mind. But before considering package designs and desiccant options, it is helpful to look at the sources of moisture for these drug delivery products.

“There isn’t enough of them,” answered Alison Keane, president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association.

The question we posed: “What do you think about women in packaging?”

With the holidays just around the corner, brands should consider whether to release seasonal packaging to encourage impulse buys. 

Do you know how to prepare your packaging for the grocery side of e-commerce? This Q&A, with Tetra Pak's Alexandre de Souza Carvalho, will answer this question and more for food and beverage manufacturers, producers and retailers.

Research and practice have demonstrated that packaging is strategically important and has a significant impact on logistics and supply chain performance — and on creating value. 

From powering microwaves to keeping fridge-freezers running, electricity plays an integral role in the food chain. Yet even before products reach the hands of consumers, a constant supply of reliable power is required to ensure that food is produced safely and properly. 

For just about all of us, shopping is a huge part of our everyday lives. We buy food to fill our fridges, supplies to complete work in our offices, shoes for running or fashion, and millions of other items. We can buy just about anything, and it usually comes wrapped in an attractive little box or packed into a convenient little bag. Packaging is just everywhere, but did you ever wonder how it began?

The challenges for today’s food manufacturing market and the five S’s to consider when choosing packaging: sustainability, shelf-life, size, shape and smart labels.