Ishida Europe has expanded its x-ray inspection machines with the launch of a model capable of detecting metallic and non-metallic contaminants within packed products.
The fresh meat aisle might seem a prime target for innovation in sustainable packaging. But cost issues, along with differing interpretations of ‘sustainability’, are hindering the process, reports sister title Food Manufacture.
Huhtamaki claims to be one of the first companies to use both
recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and thermoformed food
packaging techniques for its new salad packs.
A government document designed to assist food packaging
manufacturers on the conditions of using recycled plastic packaging
has been published in the US. Although recycling is actively
encouraged, there are still health and safety...
