As well as being world-renowned for their cartons and filler-packages, Tetra Pak is also a top quality producer of sauce packaging, with 80 percent of their output in Spanish production site Salsa Rica being mayonnaise. The two production lines manufacture about 100 tonnes of mayonnaise or other sauces per day and the final product is packaged in plastic buckets or in glass jars on the filling machine lines.
At Virospack CSR has been one of the cornerstones of the business since it began in 1956. For over 60 years the Spanish Dropper Company has been working to ensure that every member of the team feels at home, whilst respecting the environment as the home of the business, to ensure minimal impact. As the family business has grown, so too have the measures which the company assures for both a happy workplace and healthy planet for future generations to enjoy.
As the world’s population anticipates growth to 9 billion people by 2050, some 795 million people go hungry every day, meaning that pressure placed on food manufacturers to increase production is soaring through the roof. However, a reported 1.3 billion tonnes of food are either lost or wasted annually, with Americans wasting 150,000 tonnes of food every single day. Packaging design is being recognised more and more as the way forward in the fight to reduce food waste.
Research suggests that Generation Z has perhaps the largest purchasing power, and their fast-paced lifestyles mean that the food packaging industry is rushing to keep up. The packaging sector is currently characterised by change, but certain market movements rise above the rest. We present our 8 top picks for emerging trends from the food packaging world.
The World Health Organisation warns that worldwide obesity levels have tripled since 1975, and calorie consumption is only increasing further. As nutritional experts find fault with bulk buy boxes and children’s cartoon characters, more and more packaging manufacturers in the field of food are realising that pressure is mounting for them to adapt to the times and guarantee critical change.
As an environmentally-conscious food packaging manufacturer, you will undoubtedly have heard of compostable food packaging. However, like many others in the food industry, you may appreciate a clear definition as to what this eco-sensitive packaging really is. Nisbets answers questions from brands calling for clarification, explaining how using compostable packaging can benefit your business.
SR Packaging has introduced a selection of eye-catching thick wall PET bottles into its packaging portfolio. The bottles boast a significant 1.4mm thick wall for added depth which grants a luxury look and feel for a stand-out look on the shelf.
Aware that brands require easier ways to differentiate on the shelf, Preco offers an ideal solution which enables products a brand new look that is quick and easy. Preco's 3D decorative sheet offers a product a 3D visual effect without the requirement for special molding.
PKP’s impressive level of quality management is what characterises the packaging company, and the supplier’s DPSF Ferrule Spray Pump functions to corroborate this view. Lending itself to the packaging of hair care products and air fresheners, the DPSF spray pump is bound to quickly become a family favourite.
