NEws on Packaging Materials from the United States

Aaron Fox, Executive Vice President at Fox Packaging
March 27, 2024

Aaron Fox, VP of Fox Packaging on Sustainable Packaging

In the ever-evolving landscape of packaging, where sustainability takes center stage, Fox Packaging's team actively monitors the market, its trends, and most importantly, supply chain needs.
Jensie Smith, Retail and Key Account Manager at Fox Packaging
March 14, 2024

Fox Packaging appoints Jensie Smith as Retail and Key account manager

Fox Packaging welcomes Jensie Smith as the Retail and Key Account Manager, dedicated to enhancing customer service and providing vital support to the sales team.
Visit the Scott team at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
September 05, 2023

Visit the Scott team at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023

On September 11-13, 2023 in Las Vegas, United States of America will take place North Americas premium packaging and processing trade show PACK EXPO 2023.
Lan Handling expands with new US office
September 04, 2023

Lan Handling expands with new US office

Lan Handling Technologies announced the opening of a new location in Jacksonville, Florida, to better serve the growing customer base in the Americas.
BluePrint Automation Gantry 300 swing
June 05, 2023

Secondary Packaging Automation: Is it Time?

Secondary packaging refers to the process of packaging and labeling final products for display, shipping, or storage purposes.
Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation
April 05, 2023

Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Frito-Lay and Quaker announced the opening of an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Center at its R&D headquarters. The Learning Center will be used to field test, measure, and analyze compostable packaging with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.
Haith aiming to help food producers do more with less at Potato Expo 2022
January 05, 2022

Haith aiming to help food producers do more with less at Potato Expo 2022

The UK's leading manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment is heading to Potato Expo next month to help US food producers achieve more with less.
Launching new sweet potato line and earth-friendly packaging options for potatoes
September 18, 2021

Launching new sweet potato line and earth-friendly packaging options for potatoes

Progressive Produce grows, packs and ships a wide variety of year-round produce, farming thousands of acres throughout North and South America.
Bedford Industries Launches Plant-Based Bag Closure
February 22, 2021

Bedford Industries Launches Plant-Based Bag Closure

Bedford Industries introduces CloseIt® Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified biobased content that is commercially compostable.
Packaging Specialist Volm acquires Atech, located in Colorado potato area
May 30, 2018

Packaging Specialist Volm acquires Atech, located in Colorado potato area

Volm Companies, a key supplier of packaging and packaging equipment for fresh potatoes in North America, has acquired the business of Atech, Incorporated in Monte Vista Colorado.
McDonald's to source all Packaging from Renewable, Recycled or Certified sources by 2025
January 17, 2018

McDonald's to source all Packaging from Renewable, Recycled or Certified sources by 2025

McDonald’s announces goals to improve its packaging and help significantly reduce waste to positively impact the communities the company serves around the world.
Potato Expo 2018 will feature live streaming Potato TV 'The Eye'
September 23, 2017

Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.

Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open.
Packaging and Equipment Supplier Volm Opens New Pasco Facility
August 08, 2017

Packaging and Equipment Supplier Volm Companies Opens New Pasco Facility

Volm Companies, Inc., an industry leader in providing the highest quality packaging and equipment solutions to the fresh produce industry, has opened their new 90,000 square foot facility located in Pasco, Washington.
Volm Companies - a solutions provider for potato packaging - break ground for a new manufacturing and distribution facility
August 22, 2016

Volm Companies - a solutions provider for potato packaging - break ground for a new manufacturing and distribution facility

Volm Companies held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 10 for their new manufacturing and distribution facility in Pasco, Washington.
Lays Summer Days promotion puts your fav summer photo on a bag of Chips
May 12, 2015

Lays Summer Days promotion puts your fav summer photo on a bag of Chips

'Lay's Summer Days' campaign offers the first 10,000 fans a bags of Lay's potato chips with your own favorite summer photo. Not fast enough? You will have to do with a digital bag.
Price Elasticity varies based on potato variety and packaging size: everyday potatoes and large pack sizes are less elastic (Nielsen Perishables Group Price Elasticity Study 2014)
March 29, 2015

Consumer price sensitivities in the potato category

New research from the United States Potato Board (USPB) reveals the complexity and range of price sensitivities within the potato category.
North American Flexible Packaging Market by Country 2013 (Source: PCI Films Consulting Ltd/Industry Sources)
January 08, 2014

Spending on flexible packaging in North America to reach US$25 billion by 2018

Demand in North America’s converted flexible packaging market has been underpinned by recovering economies and flexible packaging formats being used as alternatives to traditional rigid packaging.
 Innovia Films
November 01, 2010

Boulder Canyon All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips packed in biodegradable NatureFlex cellulose film

Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods, a leading North American snack food manufacturer, has introduced a renewable, fully compostable pack for its line of All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips.

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