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FDA Food Packaging Regulations

FDA Food Packaging Regulations Food packaging is designed to attract attention while protecting and preserving the products inside. With such an important role to play, it’s essential the packaging itself does not change or harm the food product. 

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Food Packaging Materials: Sustainability and Trends

Food Packaging Materials: Sustainability and Trends Food packaging plays an important role in informing consumers of product safety and freshness information and branding details. Contract food packaging also impacts the environment depending on the materials used. However, because we live

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The Power of Single-Serve Packaging

The Power of Single-Serve Packaging In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is king. This is evident in the food packaging industry, where single-serve packaging has become the norm. Whether it’s a bag of chips, a candy bar, or a sachet of

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What Are The Foods With The Longest Shelf Life?

What are the foods with the longest shelf life? Understanding food shelf life is paramount to ensuring consumer safety, minimizing waste, and maximizing profitability. Here are 7 foods with long shelf lives. Canned produce The magic of canning allows foods

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Why is Product Packaging Important?

Why is Product Packaging Important? No two products are exactly alike. A superior packaging solution must provide a good fit for its product, as well as the product’s environmental conditions during storage or shelf life. Moreover, proper packaging design and

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6 Tips for Contract Food Seasoning Packaging

6 Tips for Contract Food Seasoning Packaging Everyone enjoys the occasional snack. When they come perfectly seasoned, they’re even better! We’ll dive into the do’s and don’ts of contract food seasoning and packaging for snack manufacturers, offering key guidelines to

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What Is A Retort Machine?

High-tech equipment plays an integral role in the contract food packaging industry. From pick-and-place robots to servo-powered production lines, machinery helps get food products into the hands of consumers quickly. They can also help prevent product breakage and keep them safe. One

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Why Are Variety Packs Beneficial?

Why Are Variety Packs Beneficial? Variety packs, also known as multipacks, are an easy way to share different flavors and types of products with your customers. But that’s not the only reason why they’re great for food brands.

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Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging 101 Developing your own packaging system involves much more than investing in the right packaging equipment and materials to get the job done. It also involves warehousing and hiring an additional workforce to run your packaging operation alongside

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What Plastic Is Used in Shrink Wrapping?

What Plastic Is Used in Shrink Wrapping? Three primary types of shrink wrapping exist for various applications in the shipping and retail industries, among others. These include polyolefin (POF), polyethylene (PE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Each type of material comes

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What Materials Are Used in Flow Wrapping?

What Materials Are Used in Flow Wrapping? During the flow wrapping process, a conveyor belt moves the product horizontally to the forming area. The product is then wrapped in film and sealed at both ends by applying pressure, heat, or

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