kp Infinity® receives APR approval and launches in North America

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Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, announces the launch of its award-winning in North America, following the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design® validation.

The kp Infinity® range, made from Expanded Polypropylene (EPP), offers a fully recyclable, high-performance alternative to Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) single-use foodservice packaging, which has been banned in Europe, and increasingly, across the US.

With more states set to implement similar bans throughout 2025, including Washington D.C., Virginia and California, this North American expansion positions kp at the forefront of sustainable foodservice packaging solutions in the region.

"The growing wave of legislation targeting expanded polystyrene single-use food packaging across North America demands smarter approaches to material selection and design," said Keith Schrage, North America Director of Sales, Food Packaging, at kp. "This is precisely where kp shines. Our kp Infinity® solution doesn't just help foodservice businesses navigate complex regulatory changes - it turns a compliance challenge into a competitive advantage with superior performance, full recyclability, and now APR Design® validation. We're giving North American customers a proven solution that's already transforming the European market."

Developed and perfected through its successful implementation in the UK and Europe, kp Infinity® maintains exceptional thermal retention properties, keeping hot food hotter for longer compared to alternative materials like bagasse or carton board packaging. The mono-material EPP construction is also resistant to water, hot oils, and acids, reducing leaks and spills, while remaining cool to the touch. It is also fully microwaveable for consumer convenience.

Brian Sturgill, Vice President Food Packaging, North America, at kp, added: "kp Infinity® perfectly exemplifies our approach to sustainable packaging innovation. By securing this third-party validation from respected organisations like APR, we're giving North American foodservice distributors and operators complete confidence in both the environmental credentials and superior performance of our products. We're not just helping customers comply with legislation - we're enhancing their overall offering with packaging that truly outperforms the EPS alternatives. "

"Following its tremendous success in Europe, we're thrilled to introduce this solution to the North American foodservice market. There's simply nothing else like kp Infinity® available today that combines full recyclability with superior heat retention and food protection performance. As kp celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, this launch demonstrates exactly what six decades of packaging expertise and innovation can achieve."

With seven states already implementing EPS bans and at least six more scheduled for 2025, kp Infinity® delivers a timely solution for foodservice businesses seeking high-performance food-to-go packaging. The packaging features prominent "Recycle Me" messaging, encouraging recycling efforts and supporting the circular economy.

To learn more about kp Infinity®, please 

 

GURU Organic Energy to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results

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MONTREAL, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, will report its financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2025, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, before markets open.

Management will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will include a Q&A period open exclusively to financial analysts who are invited to participate by using the dial-in number provided below. Other interested parties are invited to participate in the call on a listen-only basis and are encouraged to do so via live audio webcast, which will be available on GURU's website.

Conference call and webcast details:

  • Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET  
  • Via webcast:   
  • Via telephone: 1-833-630-1956 (toll free) or 1-412-317-1837 for international dial-in
  • A webcast replay will be available on GURU’s website until June 30, 2025.

1 Nielsen, 52-week period ended April 19, 2025, All Channels, Canada vs. same period year ago

 

Cypress Farm & Ranch Show Debuts in Medicine Hat, June 12–14

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MEDICINE HAT, AB (May 27, 2025) – The inaugural Cypress Farm & Ranch Show (CFRS) is set to launch June 12–14, 2025, at Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, strategically coinciding with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association Races. This premier event aims to unite producers, suppliers, and agri-businesses from across Western Canada, offering a platform for farmers to discover the latest in ag equipment and services, learn about new farming practices, and reconnect with the industry in a meaningful way.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 130+ Exhibitors
  • Speaker Series: Each day CFRS will highlight a theme featuring industry experts.
    • June 12 – Smart Ranching: Steve Kenyon, Greener Pastures Ranching Ltd., Markus Weber, Land View Drones, Jack Fisher, Axiota Animal Health, Lee Sinclair, Merck Animal Health
    • June 13 – Soil Health: Trevor Sandau, Symphony Vision Technology, Michael Launer, Johnston’s Regenerative & Annelida Soil Solutions, Dr. Karthi Narayanan, Cropland Solutions, Craig Roberts, Chinook Spreaders
    • June 14 – Farming Futures: Joe Gardiner, Covers & Co., James Bradbury, Bradbury&Company, Dave Sullivan, Global Ag Risk Solutions
  • Live Entertainment: Attendees can enjoy live performances by acclaimed musician Rob Hudec, blending Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz, Folk, and Latin influences. Performances are scheduled daily in the afternoons.

CFRS is strategically located in a region known for its high agricultural productivity, with 41% of farms in Census Division 1 reporting revenues over $250,000. The show serves as a hub for showcasing innovations in beef production, irrigation, greenhouse operations, and crop diversity, reflecting Southern Alberta’s significant contribution to the agri-food sector.

Cypress Farm & Ranch Show is poised to become a cornerstone of agricultural events in Southern Alberta - giving this thriving region the spotlight it deserves across the Canadian Prairies. With deep industry roots and a forward-thinking vision, CFRS is the show Western Canada has been waiting for.

 

TOSS Machine Components Introduces Profinet Controller C2-210 for Advanced Heat Sealing in Food Packaging Applications

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TOSS Machine Components, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of impulse heat sealing components and supplies, announces the launch of its new Profinet Controller C2-210, designed to meet the exacting requirements of modern food packaging processes.

The Profinet Controller C2-210 provides precise temperature control crucial for creating hermetic seals that prevent contamination and preserve food freshness. Its high-speed measurement technology ensures uniform seals across all packages and increases throughput. The C2-210's fast response times allow for quick adaptation to different food packaging materials and thicknesses, essential for various food packaging applications.

Built with advanced technology, the C2-210 provides precise temperature regulation, crucial for creating hermetic seals that prevent contamination and preserve food freshness. It excels in numerous food packaging applications, such as vertical form-fill-seal machines for snacks and dry goods, horizontal flow wrappers for bakery products, pouch sealing for ready-to-eat meals and sauces, and aseptic packaging for dairy products.

​​The Profinet Controller C2-210 integrates effortlessly with industrial networks and Profinet PLCs,

simplifying implementation and operation in food packaging facilities. It enables easy adjustment of sealing parameters and provides alarms and error diagnostics for swift troubleshooting.

To enhance its adaptability, TOSS Machine Components offers a wide range of compatible accessories and peripheral devices for the C2-210. These additions allow the controller to be optimally tailored to specific heat sealing applications and plant designs in the food packaging industry.

The introduction of the Profinet Controller C2-210 reaffirms TOSS Machine Components' commitment to innovation in heat sealing technology for food packaging applications. By providing consistent, high-quality seals and increased operational efficiency, the C2-210 helps food packaging manufacturers meet the stringent demands of their industry while potentially reducing costs and improving product quality.

For more information about the Profinet Controller C2-210 or to discuss how it can be integrated into your food packaging process, please contact info@tossheatseal.com or visit https://www.tossheatseal.com/pireg-c2-210-in-cabinet-impulse-heat-seal-controller-profinet/.

 

BCIT students visit MULTIVAC Canada's Innovation Centre in Richmond, B.C

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First published by Ronda Payne - Western Food Processor

Brampton, ON – May 12, 2025: There’s nothing like the enthusiastic mind of a student with a project and passion. BCIT students from the newly renamed Food Processing, Safety and Quality two-year diploma program descended on the Richmond showroom of MULTIVAC Canada on April 15 to engage in some hands-on learning about real-world packaging tools.

Not only did they have questions about the systems and industry as a whole, but they also came with a need to learn. Their graduation depends on it.

Miriam O’Donovan, one of the BCIT faculty instructors, says the group of about 30 was a mix of first- and second-year students. The second-year students had an agenda coming into MULTIVAC, a full-service supplier of processing, slicing, labelling, inspecting, and packaging technology and equipment. Each of the four second-year student groups is tasked with a complete product development project from concept to preparation for commercialization.

“We’re reformulating a plant-based patty,” O’Donovan says. “In a couple of weeks, they will present their product. They must come up with a viable product.”

A small kitchen at BCIT allows them to work on recipes and formulations, but that’s far from the final step in creating food products.

For the students, determining the best packaging and assessing MULTIVAC’s equipment and knowledge were key aspects of their afternoon. The student’s project is a real-world study of presenting the best food product possible and packaging that meets budgets, is viable, and allows marketing to attract consumers.

Student, Michelle Ma, says the visit to MULTIVAC Canada and the opportunity to ask questions are “very important.”

“We need to think of our packaging, and we need to consider our costing and the machinery we need,” she says. “They’re telling us about the latest technology. We can have microwaveable packaging.”

But, beyond the need to complete their assignments, the students were also gaining insight into their futures. One of Ma’s fellow team members, Ravneet Sran, valued the connections they made at MULTIVAC Canada.

“It really gave me a sense of how to use different equipment, and how the equipment can do different things,” she says. She added that the MULTIVAC team’s input could have lasting benefits for her. “They’re really helpful. I know I can always come back with questions.”

Ma hasn’t yet decided what type of role she will pursue after graduation, but Sran wants to go into product development, while another student on their team, Natalie Tam, is interested in quality assurance and control.

Sharing knowledge and creativity in the industry is something the MULTIVAC team enjoys, says Patrick McCarthy, film & materials sales manager for Western Canada.

“It’s a chance to share our individual knowledge with the students,” he says. “Some of them are surprised that we play with the food and formats.”

He motions to the cans of Play-Doh and loose hockey pucks that students were invited to use with the machines on display to simulate a burger patty, whether frozen or fresh.

“We use these things to try different ideas,” he says. “The same process we use with our customers, we are using with the students.”

Students also watched demonstrations of other equipment around the room, like the tray sealer and chamber machines. The MULTIVAC team took the time to demonstrate the equipment’s functionality, flexibility, and ability to meet the students’ project needs.

Before students began exploring and asking specific questions, McCarthy and Sam Nosek, regional sales manager with MULTIVAC Canada, spoke about what different products can and can’t do and dispelled some assumptions the students had.

“You can use microwaveable, bakeable and recyclable packaging based on the products’ market needs. Paper, plastic, and foil - the options are almost endless,” says McCarthy. “Sometimes what you believe you can’t use it for is not true.”

“There are opportunities to create packages with various lid types,” says Nosek. “Some are breathable. There are varying rates depending on the type of produce.”

He added that the event was an opportunity to help the next generation of leaders learn more about the industry they are heading into. They could see the equipment, understand it and have applicable, real-world knowledge for the next stage of their careers.

“The two-year program is preparing them for this,” says O’Donovan.

While packaging is only part of the educational journey, it’s a component of nearly everything students learn.

“We actually expose them to commissary kitchens and farmers’ markets,” she says. “We take them on a trip to a grocery store to see products in the market. We’re trying to prepare them to go out into the industry, so they’re not in awe when they go into industry.”

She says that applied learning in the program is second-to-none because they must take theory into practical steps to complete their projects. This is their final exam per se. There isn’t a written test. Instead, it’s a group of industry leaders assessing the student groups’ projects and reports.

After graduation, they will likely pursue careers in research and development, quality control and quality assurance and even entrepreneurship. Some past students have taken their ideas to market after completing the program.

“They get the business pieces, they’re learning management, business concepts, pricing and developing a budget is part of that,” says O’Donovan.

Erin Friesen is the head of the Food Processing, Safety, and Quality Program. She considers the visit to MULTIVAC Canada essential to student learning.

“I teach the packaging component, and it’s a very boring lecture,” she says. “Actually, seeing the materials and feeling the materials is a very important way to learn.”

She also regards BCIT’s relationship with MULTIVAC Canada as a foundational component of the student’s future. The program is always looking for additional partnerships to support the up-and-coming workforce. 

“There’s a lot of networking in this industry as well,” he says. “There’s quite a community of people and companies who have expertise that can help tackle any challenge. Have fun with it and solve the problems you encounter by leveraging your network.” Says Nosek

Relationships are foundational in any industry, but for those just learning about food processing and packaging, hearing from people who are leading the way brings formal education into focus. With support from companies like MULTIVAC Canada, BCIT’s students will be well prepared for their next journey.

 

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