Packaging has the ability to make or break a purchase. Products that stand out on the shelf against their competitors are more likely to find themselves in the hands of the consumer versus those that lack appeal. Presentation is powerful. Asya Tsuruta, writer at Repsly, highlights five companies that hit the nail on the head
Do you have someone on your team rooting for food packaging safety? Gary Kestenbaum, senior food packaging safety consultant with EHA Consulting Group, shares his thoughts on why organizations should have an internal advocate, someone who is passionate about the cause, when it comes to effectively implementing a food packaging safety program. Read the full
An adhesive with the ability to withstand high heat was critical for this food manufacturer. It became apparent that their cases holding heated food product were failing, causing pop-opens at their climate controlled warehouse. Not knowing the source of the problem or the solution, the food manufacturer turned to RS Industrial for technical expertise. RS
Some substrates are more difficult to bond than others, particularly those in the food packaging industry. Many of our customers use corrugated packaging that has a wax curtain coating or is wax impregnated, making adhesion more difficult to achieve. Without the right adhesive, you may face pop-opens and other adhesion failures, increasing your costs. At
If you’re in the food packaging industry, chances are you spend a lot of time thinking about how to satisfy your customers while also trying to comply with food safety standards and avoid costly product recalls. It’s easy to see how juggling all of these needs can cause potential issues like those highlighted in a
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