R&FF asks packaging company representatives to discuss the challenges of creating microwavable steam-cook packages for frozen food applications.

In the face of consumers’ food safety concerns, need for convenience and demand for high-quality products, one factor quite literally keeps refrigerated and frozen food processors - and their products - from falling short.

ConAgra Foods announced that it will now use post-consumer recycled plastic in its frozen meal trays.

ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., says it is now using between 30 percent and 40 percent post-consumer recycled plastic in nearly all frozen meal trays for Healthy Choice, Banquet, Kid Cuisine and Marie Callender's products.

This IAFP symposium will address the proper preparation of a class of foods considered “not-ready-to-eat” (containing raw or partially cooked ingredients) in microwave ovens.

Sustainable packaging is getting a lot of attention. But what does it mean, and how can it appeal to consumers?