For two decades, sustainable packaging has been on a roller coaster ride characterized by some electrifying, albeit brief, highs generally followed by lengthy and sobering lows.
Demand for vacuum skin packaging (VSP), which is divided between form-fill-seal and fill-seal options, is driven by increasing sales of chicken and fresh seafood products. Advantages of VSP include product differentiation and color preservation.
Amid so many revenue streams, casings manufacturers are rushing to diversify their product portfolios in order to stand out from the pack and deliver greater value to their processor customers.
Advantages of reclosable packaging are freshness protection, reduction in food waste, consumer convenience and product differentiation. It also may enhance sustainability and offer production efficiencies.
The challenges of labeling aren't limited to ingredients in products — even proper identification of species has become a tremendous problem, explains researchers.
Canada continues to have a problem with fish mislabeling, and the problem persists throughout the supply chain, according to a first-ever study produced by University of Guelph (U of G), Canada.
Interest in hygienic machines and materials is high, particularly for handling ready-to-eat products. Materials and equipment for interleaving and stacking are no exception.