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31. Coca-Cola Unveils Beverage Packaging Made Entirely From Plant Materials 6/15/2015

    With a growing awareness about the environmental impacts of packaging, Coca-Cola’s continued efforts toward sustainable packaging have culminated in the creation of the PlantBottle.

32. Combatting Food Allergens: Are You Doing Enough? 6/12/2015

    Allergens are an ever-present risk for many food manufacturers, processors and consumers alike. In order to guard against the presence of undeclared allergens in food products, food manufacturers should enhance their controls over these substances.

33. Flexible Packaging Market Will Continue To Grow Into 2019 6/12/2015

    Due to consumer preferences shifting away from rigid food packaging formats in favor of flexible formats, coupled with rising disposable income in emerging markets, the flexible packaging market is expected to continue demonstrating growth throughout the next several years.

34. An Important Step Toward Improving Seafood Traceability 6/11/2015

    The seafood industry has long been vulnerable to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, but through the development of a technology architecture, the industry is gaining access to the tools it needs to improve traceability, as well as sustainability.

35. Is The Internet Of Things The Food Safety Solution Of The Future? 6/11/2015

    With the ability to enable enhanced monitoring across the supply chain and provide detailed documentation in real-time, the Internet of Things could be a solution for improving food safety and traceability in the not-so-distant future.

36. Are GRAS Determinations Undermining The FDA? 6/10/2015

    Tasked with keeping consumers safe from all varieties of food risks, the FDA is under continuous pressure to stay informed about what exactly is in the food supply, but industry GRAS determinations are making that objective exceedingly difficult to reach.

37. Implementing ERP Systems: What Food Makers Need To Know 6/9/2015

    An ERP system is an important element for many food-making businesses, but whether the firm is large or small, there are some important factors to consider when making a first-time purchase or upgrading to a new system.

38. Food Online’s Top 10 Of May 6/9/2015

    What was most important to our readers in May? Take a look back at last month by reviewing the 10 most-popular articles that appeared on Food Online.

39. Does Your Food Product Require Cold Chain Management? 6/9/2015

    Not all the products you think require cold chain shipping and storage actually do. However, determining if your products should utilize cold chain logistics isn’t just a guessing game, it entails controlled, science-based analysis.

40. Environmental Concerns Equate To Growth For The Green Packaging Market 6/4/2015

    With advancements in packaging technology and growing concerns over the environmental impact of food product packaging, the green and sustainable packaging market is slated to show consistent growth through 2021.