StePac, Oak Brook, Ill., developed customized, proprietary, polyamide-based packaging technology for ensuring long-lasting freshness in bulk deliveries of blueberries and produce.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C., shared the results of its date labeling initiative that narrowed the array of product labels to two options—“BEST If Used By” and “USE By.”

Advances in packaging technology play a critical role in minimizing food waste.

Selig, Forrest, Ill., launched a new heat seal solution that seals to glass without the need for additional processes.

The cyclos-HTP Institute, Aachen, Germany, tested polypropylene (PP) packaging from Sonoco, Hartsville, S.C., for recycling and product responsibility.

CTI (Chromatic Technologies Inc.), Colorado Springs, Colo., introduced BlindSpotz technology, what is said to be the first dual-indicator to detect product tampering from heat and freezing.

TruTag Technologies, Emeryville, Calif., announced a strategic alliance with PwC Australia, which will see TruTag's "edible barcode" technology incorporated as part of the PwC Food Trust initiative.

Foster Farms, Livingston, Calif., introduced DORI, a new, interactive on-package QR code designed to make shopping for chicken easier.