The honey industry is a high-value industry, estimated to be worth $9 billion in 2020. However, the industry is rife with a variety of issues, stemming mostly from the fact that it is solely reliant on honeybees as the medium of production. Because of high demand, about 20,000 wild and native bees are disappearing rapidly and crowded out from their habitats. Harvests are also affected by climate change, which yield low amounts of honey, making market prices volatile. To provide solutions to … [Read more...] about MeliBio Inc. introduces first plant-based real honey
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SOMIC America forges packaging machinery agreement with GOYA Foods
During the 3-day PACK Expo event in Las Vegas, Somic America has announced a deal with Goya Foods to provide end-of-line packaging equipment they can use in their facilities. The particular machine is the SOMIC 424 T2+ case packer, which was featured at Somic’s booth at PACK Expo. They demonstrated how the tool packs Goya products in stand-up pouches. Disney Arrubla, Executive Plant Engineer at Goya's manufacturing facility in Seacaucus, New Jersey, said a compact design, speed, packaging … [Read more...] about SOMIC America forges packaging machinery agreement with GOYA Foods
Glenroy’s all PE stand-up pouches accepted for NexTrex® Recycling Program
In a bid to further improve its line of eco-friendly flexible packaging, Glenroy Inc. has submitted its TruRenu stand-up pouches for assessment at Trex Company’s recycling initiative. This particular product passed Stage 1 of the testing process, which found that its virgin packaging material is made of polyethlene (PE) plastic. It also meets Trex’ general recycling standards. “Qualifying for the NexTrex program adds both perceived and tangible value to our flexible packaging that our brand … [Read more...] about Glenroy’s all PE stand-up pouches accepted for NexTrex® Recycling Program
