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Hygienic design in food processing

Food safety regulations are some of the most robust pieces of legislation that exist. These regulations not only govern food […]

Fruit and vegetable packaging considerations

The push for healthy eating means consumers increasingly want to follow a balanced diet with a wide variety of foods. As demand for […]

Microwaveable packaging: why is it so popular?

Society is changing in leaps and bounds, and our industry is faced with the challenge of keeping up and meeting […]

What is plastic film extrusion?

Plastic film extrusion is a plastic forming process.  The type of extrusion largely determines the optical properties of the resulting […]

How to test plastic material properties

Different foods need different types of packaging. Both foods and packaging materials have different sets of properties and it is […]

What laws apply to food-safe plastic?

Food safety consists of the resources and strategies used to ensure that a food contact material is fit for human […]

What is convenience food? Discover the trend that is changing the food industry

Work, family, sport, leisure… our lives are so busy that being able to optimise our time and resources is a […]

Plastics additives: What do they do?

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 establishes the list of authorised substances for the manufacture and sale of […]

Packaging seals: a key factor for long shelf life and product preservation

How packaging is sealed is an important issue, as it has a direct impact on the quality of the product […]

5 differences between polypropylene and polyethylene food packaging.

Polyethylene and polypropylene are two of the most common plastics used in the food packaging industry. On the surface they […]