Industrial machinery manufacturer GEA recently opened a new technology center for food processing and packaging.

Inflation has compelled grocery retailers to keep price points at levels their hard-hit customers can afford. Stocking more single-serve packs is one way of doing just that.

Food tech company SAVRpak has begun working with Jüsto, the first online grocer in Mexico, to extend the shelf life of berries in plastic clamshell containers.

Bakers and snack producers face a litany of operational challenges at a time when many of them see ample opportunities for expanding their businesses. 

What packaging trends in the grocery perimeter are you keeping a close eye on? We asked four industry leaders.

Kwik Lok introduced Fibre-Lok, its environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bag closures, to US bakery and produce companies.

Cheese ball and cheese log maker Kaukauna revealed it has revamped both the recipe and packaging for its products.

Panera Bread has announced a suite of new, elevated packaging for its line of grocery products, along with the launch of several new additions to its product portfolio.

Everybody heard the anecdotal stories about the huge increase in demand for packaging equipment during the pandemic, but PMMI recently released a survey that documented how sales grew 40% between 2019 and 2022, noted Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development, PMMI, the association for packaging and processing technologies, during the recent Pack Expo held in Chicago.

Melodea Ltd., based in Israel and a producer of sustainable barrier coatings for packaging, plans to expand to the United States and South America.