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juli 01, 2010

Ishida Europe launches portable Strip Pack Applicator

Ishida Europe has launched a new portable version of its pioneering Strip Pack Applicator system, which produces ready-to display hanging strips of pillow packs for retail display.The Portable Strip Pack Applicator (P-SPA) is a compact, space saving an...

juni 23, 2010

Auctioneer: increased price gap between new and used food processing equipment

In the wake of the economic crisis, a second hand food processing machine bought at auction is now selling for an average of a quarter of what it would cost new, according to a food equipment auctioneer.Mark Flynn, director of Pro Auction, said that be...

juni 13, 2010

US Foodservice packaging demand to grow to 7.9 billion in 2014

The Freedonia group has published a market research report "Foodservice Packaging to 2014: Bulk &Portion Control" here are some of the hifghlights of the report. US demand to climb 2.5 annually through 2014 US demand for foodservice pack...

mei 03, 2010

Manter weighers now also fitted with conveyor belts

Manter International bv, manufacturer of weighing- and packaging equipment in Emmen, The Netherlands, is introducing conveyor belts instead of vibrating lanes into their latest weighing range. The advantage of conveyor belts is that the unwashed and/...

april 27, 2010

Mike Heffernan To Head Up Ishida Europe Sales

Ishida Europe has appointed Mike Heffernan as Director of Sales – Core Products to lead the company in the next stage of its growth programme. Mr Heffernan will be responsible for sales of Ishida’s extensive range of weighing and associated equipment...

april 23, 2010

Wright Machinery Ltd offered for immediate sale

Wright Machinery Ltd, a manufacturer of Food processing and packaging equipment located in the United Kingdom, is offered for immediate sale by its administrators, Wyles Hardy and Co. Wright Machinery Ltd is a subsidiary of PPM Technologies Inc. In t...

april 20, 2010

Tight Pack Control at Mash Direct

An Ishida tray sealer and checkweigher/metal detector combination at Mash Direct, manufacturer of Ireland’s leading quick-serve mashed potato, vegetable and cabbage products, are delivering speed and efficiency in the packing process, as well as helpi...

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april 14, 2010

PMMI economic outlook: US Economy in mild recovery

According to PMMI’s Quarterly Economic Outlook, the U.S. is in the early stages of a mild recovery. The Industrial Production Index reached a low point in October, ending its worst economic downturn since 1946. Most industries are showing increasing a...

april 13, 2010

Pack Expo will include Food Safety Resource Center

BNP Media, organizer of the Food Safety Summit;and PMMI, producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows;are pleased to announce the debut of the Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago;Oct. 31–Nov....

april 08, 2010

Burger King's packaging innovations

While the economic climate could lead companies in the sector to cut back on the development of new packaging ideas, some, as Deanna Dixon Sievers, packaging manager at Burger King reveals to Packaging and Converting Intelligence (PCI), are pressing ah...

Linpac Storage Systems: VNA racking solution United Biscuits

april 07, 2010

LINPAC Storage systems provides racking solution for United Biscuits

LINPAC Storage Systems has recently completed one of its highest ever VNA (Very Narrow Isle) racking solutions at the 310,000 sq m Midland Distribution Centre (MDC) of United Biscuits situated in Ashby de la Zouch.With 18.6m high frames, pallets stored...

april 05, 2010

Snyder's of Hanover announces polylactic acid packaging for its organic product line

Snack manufacturer Snyder's of Hanover announces it will be using a "renewable "packaging solution for its line of organic products. The new package is made from raw materials that are 90 percent plant-based , informed the packaging manu...

maart 21, 2010

Why These Complex Times Demand Simpler Packaging

After the economy came crashing down in late 2008, consumers instinctively gravitated toward things that were more stripped down. The quest for simplicity was even reflected in those consumers’ choices of packaged goods. The cluttered look of the boom ...

februari 19, 2010

Packaging Equipment Manufacturer TNA promotes Bachar Ghadri to general manager for Middle East operations

As a result of rapid international growth, tna, a leading supplier of integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide announces the promotions of three of the company's top sales people.Bachar Ghadri is promoted to...

februari 04, 2010

US demand for Frozen Food Packaging in 2013 close to 7bn

Growing demand for convenience food and technical advances in packaging will be two of the main drivers behind US demand for frozen food packaging reaching almost $7bn in 2013, according to a new report.The research by US-based industry consultants Fre...

februari 03, 2010

SunChips 100% Compostable Chip Bag in March on Canadian store shelves

Today the SunChips(R) brand, Frito Lay Canada's (a division of PepsiCo) popular line of multigrain snacks, is introducing the world's first 100% compostable chip bag. This green innovation, a first-of-its kind initiative, will change the way Canadians ...

januari 26, 2010

PMMI expands Pack Expo Processing zone

Booth sales for The PROCESSING ZONE, a new exhibit area at PACK EXPO International 2010 (Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2010;McCormick Place, Chicago), have exceeded expectations and the area has been expanded to 70,000 square feet, according to show organizer PMMI...

januari 26, 2010

Seabrooks Potato Crisps expands flavour range and shelf space

Crisp-maker Seabrook will next week expand the range of flavours it supplies to Morrisons and increase the shelf space its products occupy in the chain’s 422 stores. It is a crucial development in the Bradford firm’s continued growth and comes as a £1m...