Flexibles

Doritos Gamer Packs function on multiple levels

Teaming up with Microsoft to build excitement about the release of the newest Xbox gaming system, Frito-Lay comes up with a one-of-a-kind limited edition package.

November 14, 2013

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Flexibles

Double-barrier tray accommodates 700 spinal implants

Medical device maker Orthofix works with its packaging supplier to fit some 700 spinal implant products into four trays with retainers.

November 7, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Vendor evaluation methodology for form/fill/seal equipment

When evaluating form/fill/seal machinery suppliers, it’s important to follow a disciplined methodology to eliminate as much subjectivity as possible.

October 26, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Flexible packaging machines serve a variety of food, chemical markets

Turnkey flexible packaging systems from Fres-co can package coffee, snacks and other dry products, as well as high-value agricultural chemicals as an alternative to fiber drums.

October 25, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Six factors to consider when choosing between premade bags and a f/f/s system

You’re looking to add flexible pouch capability in your operations—a very popular choice.

October 23, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Tips for working with flexible packaging machinery suppliers

Once a machinery builder is selected, you’re looking at a lead time of several months while your machine is being built. Here are some tips to keep the project on track.

October 23, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Nine tips for selecting multipacking and shrink-bundling equipment

In today’s multipacking and shrink-bundling environment, the need for flexibility and precisely repeatable changeovers is taking precedence.

October 22, 2013

Flexibles

200 million drink pouches recycled by U.S. communities

Capri Sun sweetens the pot, giving participants in the Drink Pouch Brigade greater incentives to collect and return empty packaging for upcycling.

October 21, 2013

Flexibles

Best practices in flexible package development

There are many factors to consider when developing and commercializing a new flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid composite package that incorporates one or more films.

October 20, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Six tips on finding the right form/fill/seal supplier

Here are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for suppliers of form/fill/seal equipment.

October 19, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Best practices for specifying flexible packaging equipment

There are numerous best practices for specifying flexible packaging equipment. Here are 10 you should know.

October 19, 2013

Flexibles

Trends in flexible packaging and features

Trends often come and go before you notice them. Flexible packaging trends seem to have a longer life span than most, signaling that the format is here to stay. Here are some recent and developing trends we’re monitoring.

October 18, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

What NOT to overlook on form/fill/seal equipment projects

Here are a few areas that sometimes don’t receive sufficient attention on form/fill/seal machinery projects.

October 17, 2013