No-label look film

FLEXcon's (Spencer, MA) p-s film products feature a no-label look that makes them suitable for glass bottle applications. The optiFLEX PP-200-HC A-32 150 Poly consists of 2-mil clear PP film and a 1.5-mil clear polyester liner.

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It's available with a range of topcoats to meet various printing requirements.

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Online Tool Speeds Flexible Packaging Prototyping

New app-like virtual design configurator puts control of pouch prototype design in the customer’s hands, reducing design time by up to a week and stimulating new ideas in package design.

Olé Mexican Foods recently went about reclaiming the lost branding space that rings the circumference of the queso fresco pucks.

Olé Mexican Foods Makes a Splash on "Sea of White" Shelf

Olé Mexican Foods broke new ground in a category that lacked shelf flair by enlisting Sealed Air to print on the customer-facing circumference of its puck-shaped queso fresco thermoformed SVPs.

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FPA Partners with PACK EXPO Connects

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced it is participating in the PACK EXPO Connects Partner Program and Showcase of Packaging Innovations during PACK EXPO Connects produced by PMMI Media Group.

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Berry Global Tubes Recognized by APR

Berry Global announced that its PE squeezable tubes were recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as meeting and exceeding its HDPE-01 Critical Guidance. Berry also introduces its Divinity HDPE 2 in. flip-top tube closure.

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ePac Flexible Packaging Announces ePacConnect

Innovative company plans to digitize all packaging to connect brands with consumers.

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Recyclable Pet Food Packaging

Printpack introduces the Preserve line of recyclable pet food packaging featuring Preserve PE, Preserve PCR, and Preserve Renewable.

Agitator Pouch Shakes Up Precision Nutrition

Powdered supplement product tailored to individual consumers’ needs comes in a lightweight, portable pouch with a plastic agitator that ‘blends’ the beverage once water is added.

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Transparent Paper Bags

Seaman Paper introduces Vela FSC®-certified transparent paper bags designed to replace single-use plastic poly bags. They are available in five sizes: XS (15x20 cm), S (20x25 cm), M (25x30cm), L (30x40cm), and XL (35x50cm).

Sun-Maid's glow-in-the-dark snacks for Halloween.

Sun-Maid Goes Glow -in-the-Dark

For those looking for a festive addition to a Halloween treat bag or bowl, Sun-Maid is releasing limited-edition glow-in-the-dark packaging for its Sour Raisin Snacks and yogurt-covered raisins.

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Tchibo Coffee Debuts in The U.S. with Unique Package Features

Seventy-year old European coffeehouse brews up fresh experience in eight Midwest markets.

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Reusable Packaging for Food and Beverage: 6 Innovation Trends to Watch

Reusable packaging has long been integral to the food and beverage sector – and will continue to be as the latter industry makes its way to a digitized, automated, and more sustainable future.

Jif, Skippy Add Flexible, Squeezable Peanut Butter Pack Formats

So-called 'peanut-butter knuckles,' experienced by parents scraping the last peanut butter from the bottom of the jar for their kids' lunches, may soon be a thing of the past.

Call for 2021 FPA Achievement Awards Entries

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced that the 2021 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Call for Entries is now available. The deadline for entries is Friday, November 6, 2020.

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Companies Collaborate To Launch Anti-Microbial Packaging Film

The development—with applications including flow wraps, lidding films, and pouches—does not replace the need for careful hand washing, but can inhibit the spread of cross-contamination on packaging substrates that are not usually subject to cleaning.

Susosu mineral water infused with molecular hydrogen is packaged in a 300-mL multilayer aluminum pouch with gussets.

Hydrogen Water Potency Preserved with Aluminum Pouch

Unique gusseted aluminum stand-up pouch format keeps hydrogen atoms inside, preserving the antioxidant, energy-boosting, and anti-inflammation properties of the water.

Morris Packaging Expands Plant Capacity

Morris Packaging expanded its Plymouth, Minn. plant with the addition of two 10-color flexographic printing presses.

Packaging Pioneer John Bitner Passes Away

John Bitner, global packaging expert and IoPP Past President, passed away May 14, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was 75.

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ePac Flexible Packaging Continues to Expand Operations

ePac Flexible Packaging announced an expansion in operations to serve its rapidly growing customer base.

C-P Flexible Packaging Acquires Genpak Flexible

C-P Flexible Packaging acquired Genpak Flexible from The Jim Pattison Group.

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Lawn & Garden Brand Practices what it Preaches with Bio-based Pouch

Espoma Organic showcases its continued commitment to the environment with more sustainable flexible packaging alternatives.

More in Flexible packaging

FPA Publishes 2020–2021 Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide

The Buyers Guide is a comprehensive listing of FPA members’ manufacturing and material supplying capabilities.

ePac Flexible Packaging Expands into Northern California

ePac Flexible Packaging announced plans to open its next facility near Sacramento, serving the Northern California area. The company has begun accepting orders, with fulfillment handled by other ePac U.S. locations until its manufacturing facility opens.

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Liquibox Launches New Website

Liquibox launches a new website as part of the company’s rebranding efforts.

Aripack Partners With Italy-based Packaging Machinery Manufacturers

Aripack, announces its exclusive North American partnerships with Italy-based Miele and Laferpack.

Recyclable Mono-material Pouch Uses One-Way Valve to Keep Soft Pet Chews Fresh

Pet food maker Mera is the first to use pre-made, mono-material, recyclable plastic FlexiBags for its semi-moist dog treats.

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FDT Group Releases Data Exchange Standard for Next-Gen Automation

The new FDT 3.0 standard and developer toolkits are secure, scalable and platform-independent, enabling remote access to device and network data across the enterprise without PLC/DCS host intervention.

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Liquibox Retains McAndrews, Held & Malloy for Patent Litigation Work

Liquibox has retained the services of McAndrews, Held & Malloy to handle all of the company’s patent prosecution and patent litigation work.

Gay Love, Chairman Emeritus, Printpack

Gay M. Love, Printpack, Passes Away

Printpack announced that Gay M. Love, Chairman Emeritus, passed away on May 28, 2020.

Darrell Lea, Eastern Regional & Key Account Sales Manager, AlliedFlex.

Darrell Lea Joins AlliedFlex Sales Team

Lea brings years of Industrial and packaging equipment sales and account management experience to his new position with AlliedFlex Technologies, Inc.

Craig Bergset joins the South African team as a Regional Sales Manager

BW Flexible Systems Establishes Sales and Support Office in South Africa

Craig Bergset and Andre Systermans join the local team to serve customers in the region.

PPC Flexible Packaging Launches Sustainability Portfolio

PPC Flexible Packaging, a manufacturer of custom flexible packaging for specialty food, healthcare, and horticultural markets, launches PPC Green, its new sustainability portfolio.

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Sustainable Packaging Solutions

C-P Flexible Packaging launches C-P GreenStream sustainable flexible packaging options designed for sustainability utilizing post-consumer recycled content, recyclable materials, compostable materials, and downgauged materials.