Press Releases

Sauces and condiments – the largest application for hot fill packaging – is expected to experience relatively healthy gains through 2026 as foodservice revenues continue to rise following a sharp, pandemic-related decline in 2020, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis. Bag-in-box and cups will grow at an above average rate due to their strong performance properties and convenience. Gains will further be supported by the increasing popularity of specialty and ethnic sauces

The Egyptian food and beverage sector is expanding rapidly, fueled by large demographics, a fast-growing economy and higher liquidity – thanks to the openness in the economy and the increasingly affluent residents’ demand to a growing variety of products. The development of ambitious hypermarkets, new hotels, restaurants, and fast-food projects is further driving the demand for food and beverage from around the world. Catering services are also witnessing rapid growth as

According to a new study out of the University of Edinburgh, children are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural compared to lab-grown options. These findings fall in line with a March 2022 poll, showing Americans have a "trust gap" over where their food comes from and are skewing towards more natural foods diets. One Gallup poll suggested the two most popular categories of selective food choices are "Locally Grown", and "Natural", showing a major

Epson today announced A-Flex Label Corporation has installed the Epson SurePress® L-6534VW UV digital label press in its Willowbrook, Ill. facility. A-Flex Label, owned and operated by The Labeltape Group in Caledonia, Mich., is using the SurePress UV press for producing labels for larger volume industrial, medical and cosmetic/personal care markets. "We've continued to see rapid growth in digital printing as it supports and complements traditional flexography," sa

The producer of North America’s best-selling snacking tomato, NatureSweet®, has introduced new palm-sized packaging that includes washed and ready-to-eat cherub tomatoes. The convenient snack will be available nationwide beginning August 8, 2022.   “The packaging for our new “Cherubs®To Go” is so small it can fit into lunchboxes, backpacks, even purses,” says Amit Patel, Marketing Director of Innovation, for NatureSweet®. “It&rsqu

Siegwerk has been the market leader for packaging inks for sensitive applications including Food, Pharma and Hygiene + Cosmetics. The company is committed to their vision of supplying the safest inks worldwide and as a responsible stakeholder of the packaging supply chain, is making all efforts to keep supply chain partners also updated on compliant inks. Making strides towards this vision, the company has recently conducted a session on the topic – “Legal obligations towards Pack

H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $50 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Dazpak Flexible Packaging (“Dazpak” or the “Company”), has completed the acquisitions of Atlapac Corporation (“Atlapac”) and the Inno-lok Division of Polymer Packaging (“Polymer”). Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Atlapac is a flexible packaging and p

SunDance USA, a leading producer of printed packaging in the Southeastern U.S., is pleased to introduce new super-green paper pouch packaging that is 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. "SunDance has a long-standing commitment to producing printing and packaging in a sustainable manner," said JohnHenry Ruggieri, SunDance President. "We are excited to add this newest, highly sustainable option to our award-winning flexible packaging line." Flexible pa

Labelmaster, the leading provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials (hazmat), today announced the release of the Capsuloc™ hazmat shipping container for transporting flammable liquids. Made of hard plastic and featuring a twist-on lid, Capsuloc is a lighter, safer, and more convenient alternative to traditional metal “paint can” secondary containment packaging. Capsuloc’s

Delimex, delicious, fresh and authentic Mexican street food, is redefining the frozen aisle with help from consumer insights. With the Frozen Snack Category being a $6B category and Mexican inspired snacks being a large amount of that growth,* the brand listened to its fans and made changes to inspire authenticity. Beginning this month, the brand is debuting refreshed packaging, enhanced flavor and nearly double the taquito filling for the perfectly balanced bite of crispy, savory tortilla to

Shortly after announcing its partnership with Voice of the Oceans to combat plastic pollution in our seas, leading housewares manufacturer Tramontina USA today revealed its next actionable sustainability initiative: a transition from all non-recycled single-use poly bags used in packaging to bags with a minimum of 90% recycled (LDPE) content, reducing the packaging CO2 emissions by nearly 60%. A result of Tramontina's ongoing partnership with environmental consulting firm Searious Busines

Envoy Solutions announced today that it has acquired York, S.C.-based Sunbelt Packaging. Sunbelt Packaging is a highly valued distributor that offers a large and diversified inventory of flexible packaging materials and a broad range of automated packaging equipment. The company's strong relationships with industry-leading customers have contributed to its continued growth across the country, with four distribution centers from South Carolina to Utah. By joining forces with Sunbelt, Envoy

UFP Technologies, Inc. today announced the sale of its molded fiber business and related real estate in Iowa to CKF, Inc. for approximately $32 million. “Moulded Fibre Technology, Inc., or MFT, has been a valued part of the UFP family for many years,” said R. Jeffrey Bailly, Chairman and CEO of UFP Technologies. “It’s difficult to part with such a great business and talented team. However, this strategic divestiture frees up resources – both people and

EndFlex announced the addition of the PKR modular pick and place cell with delta robot to its lineup of case and tray packing machines. Designed as a packing solution for flexible bags and packages, the PKR Delta joins the pick and place family alongside the PKR Gantry which is used to pack more rigid cans, bottles, jars, cartons and similarly packaged products. The flexibility of these top load case and tray packing machines to accommodate several rigid and flexible package styles

OrganiQ Kangaroo Island, an Australian clean beauty brand, today announced a partnership with the Hershey’s brand to introduce a body treatment inspired by the classic Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Candy Bar. Launching this fall, OrganiQ Hershey’s Cacao Body Scrub provides a decadent selfcare experience using 100% natural, vegan, and cruelty free ingredients. OrganiQ Hershey’s Cacao Body Scrub boasts a delicious chocolatey scent and uses raw cacao, pure coconut oi