A  whopping one third – 1.3 billion tons – of the food produced for human consumption worldwide is lost every year. Americans throw out about 40% of the food they produce annually, the equivalent of $165 billion.

Shrink sleeve packaging is on the rise, primarily in the beverage industry, though it has also seen an increase in use in tamper-resistant packaging applications. 

Brand owners of organic and natural foods face particular challenges in keeping their products from spoiling without preservatives and additives. Consumers who buy organic have the expectation of “clean” products that are also fresh and shelf-stable. 

The market for flexible packaging has grown steadily over the last decade, and it is not showing signs of slowing down. The use of plastic in packaging overall has grown 8% since 2012, and bags and pouches have grown 3.5%.

Started in early 2010, Perfect Fit Meals (PFM) is one of the first vendors of premium, ready to eat meals with an extended shelf life. PFM strives to deliver high-quality, non-frozen meals that offer a healthy alternative to other products in the category.

Advancements in films – for nearly all types of packaging – continue to prove we are only touching the surface of these dominant materials. Nowadays, consumers as well as retailers pay more attention to packaging that keeps products safe, including films, when making their purchasing decision.

Many companies supply stand-up pouches, but if you’re considering stand-up pouches for liquid products, it’s wise to look for a pouch supplier with specialized expertise in this area. 

Flexible stand-up pouches are one of the fastest growing formats in the food and beverage packaging market.

Its unique benefits have made flexible packaging the second largest packaging segment.

DuPont names Randy L. Stone as president of its Performance Materials business effective immediately, succeeding Patrick E. Lindner.