Drying, chilling, freezing, sterilization and pasteurization describe just some methods of food preservation. However, all of these have major drawbacks — including the loss of essential nutrients and flavor.

Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands end-of-line packaging automation portfolio with Wulftec acquisition.

Carton Service CSi has produced a gable-top carton with a see-through window, ideal for food products as well as health and beauty products.

Loma Systems has strengthened its X5 X-ray Series for the detection of foreign bodies with the addition of its X5 Bulkflow model. The X5 Bulkflow is an advanced X-ray inspection system for bulk loose, unpackaged and free-flowing food products.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has received eight awards at the WorldStar Packaging Awards. All of the winning products have robust sustainability credentials.

Pretium Packaging has won two international Worldstar awards for its SureHandle polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container with integrated handle. 

Consumers will soon see the How2Recycle label on some Costco Wholesale Kirkland Signature™ brand products in stores across the U.S. The retail giant will use the label to make recycling different types of packaging easier.

The growth is party driven by the rising demand for flexible packaging, which held the largest share in 2017.

For the first time ever, Gerhard Schubert GmbH took part in the Factory of the Year 2018 competition, and its Crailsheim site was awarded the top prize. 

The World Packaging Organisation has announced the 189 winners of the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2019. The three countries most awarded are Japan, with 26 awards for the second year running, followed by Turkey, taking 22 and China, 21.