Why the Packaging Industry Has to Think about Clamp Handling
Improving productivity all across the supply chain is invaluable. It saves manufacturers money, and in turn, those savings can be passed down to consumers to keep things more competitive. One of these means of improving productivity involves bringing in clamp trucks rather than traditional forklifts, and while it can definitely save time, packaging companies need […]
Why Eco-Friendly Food Packaging is Important
Food packaging companies face all sorts of challenges when it comes to managing the balance between promoting fresh, eye-appealing products and protecting the environment. Despite their best efforts, reducing excess packaging is difficult – but making the shift to more sustainable options may help to bridge the gap between waste and eco-friendliness. The Focus on […]
Contract Food Packaging – How to Pick the Right Company
In today’s day and age where everything is put under a microscope, it should come as no real surprise that even food packaging can make or break millions of sales along with your company’s reputation. Choosing a contract food packaging company is all about ensuring it offers you the very best products, expertise, and certifications […]
5 Questions to Ask a Contract Packaging Company Prior to Partnering
If you’re in the market for a new contract packaging company, asking other professionals for advice is a great way to go. However, it’s also important that you take the time to do your own research; otherwise, you may find that the company you’ve chosen is not such a good fit after all. Below are […]
Why the Changing Laws for CBD Packaging Might Be a Good Thing
If you manufacture supplements, food products, or beverages, then you’re aware just how much of a headache it can be when new legislation regulating the way you label your products goes into effect. Despite the headaches, confusion, and disarray the CBD packaging laws have brought about, these changes are actually for the best in a […]
Confused about the New CBD Oil Packaging Laws? Read This
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has changed the lives of tens (or perhaps even hundreds) of thousands of Americans. However, in states like Indiana, confusion led to merchant and retailer raids and headaches for numerous agencies. Now that CBD is officially legal in Indiana – and there’s legislation to show it – packaging laws have recently come […]
How CBD Packaging Laws are Changing Right Now
Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, can be found in numerous tinctures, oils, capsules, and other products across the country. Though CBD products have been legal in many states across the country for quite some time, there are concerns when it comes to labeling. These concerns have led to some states – including Indiana – […]
Is Nanotechnology the Future of Food Packaging?
Nanotechnology may not be a household term just yet, but it’s quickly finding its way into food packaging for the benefits and functionality it provides. Learning more about these different technologies – including the types of nanomaterials that can benefit the food industry – may help to revolutionize the way foods and beverages are packaged, […]
What is the Food Safety Modernization Act?
On January 4, 2011, President Barack Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law. The act was in direct response to an outbreak of foodborne illness that struck the US between 2000 and 2010 that was caused by numerous safety hazards all along the food industry’s supply chain. As a result, the FSMA […]
Can Food Smell a Bit Like its Packaging?
If you’ve ever opened a food or beverage and noticed that it tasted a little like its packaging, you are certainly not alone. Oddly enough, this strange taste isn’t due to the packaging itself leaching into the food. In fact, it’s quite the opposite – the flavor and aroma of the food is being absorbed […]