Flexible packaging

Odom’s takes pride in packaging prowess

A dedicated workforce, along with weigh scale, vf/f/s, case packaging, and cartoning equipment help produce over a 1 million breakfast sandwiches a day.

February 7, 2012

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Clever combo kit extends Kraft cheese's reach

Convenience, taste, and freshness are the key qualities emphasized in packaging for Kraft Food’s new line of Fresh Take meal solutions in six varieties.

February 7, 2012

Flexibles

Case study and package evaluation of the Fres-co #10 can replacement

If you use a #10 can, download this case study and package evaluation to learn about the Fres-co System #10 pouch. Evaluation contains hard data, including tables and charts, documenting advantages in sustainability and cost reduction.

January 25, 2012

Flexible packaging

Case Study: BJ'S Wholesale Club replaces coffee can with new flexible pack

Citing enhanced flavor preservation and logistical cost savings, BJ's Wholesale Club is replacing its 40 oz canned ground coffee with a new, flexible package designed by Fres-co System USA, Inc.

January 25, 2012

Flexibles

Kraft introduces easy-to-handle flexible pack for foodservice dressings

The new YES Pack from Kraft for its foodservice salad dressing varieties offers a range of convenience and sustainability features, and allows up to 99% of product to be consumed.

January 23, 2012

Plastics/resins

Shrink tightening film puts a wrap on Ferrero chocolate boxes

Italy-based confectioner uses BOPP substrate to overwrap boxes of its Rondnoir chocolates.

January 18, 2012

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

Case Study: Switching from bottom gusset to a side gusset saved $7.8 million!

Frozen food packaging is undergoing a transformation from pillow pouches and cartons to stand up bags and steamable packaging.

January 15, 2012

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

Ultrasonic sealing technology that reduces materials, maintenance, and energy

Triangle demonstrates the versatility of its ultrasonic sealing technology in this video. The sealing technology is designed to reduce material consumption through a 50-80% narrower seal versus heat. There is also a reduction of package headspace and a potential reduction in secondary packaging.

January 15, 2012

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Kliklok "Admiral" Topload Carton Former for Kraft Mexico

Kliklok hot melt adhesive carton formers provide maximum carton strength and rigidity.

January 12, 2012

Flexibles

Chinese dairy introduces a new kind of aseptic pouch

Aimed at young people constantly on the lookout for the next cool thing, Ecolean Air Aseptic is a single-serve pouch that makes some strong environmental claims.

January 5, 2012

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Chalk-based aseptic pouch for milk

Huishan Dairy of China is the first to use this unique, chalk-based pouch for single-serve aseptic packaging format. Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at the Air Aseptic.

January 3, 2012

Flexibles

Steam bag packed along with fresh potatoes

Chicago-based Agrow Fresh Produce Co. has launched fresh, petite red potatoes in a “Simply Season & Steam” format that includes a dual-ovenable steaming bag inside.

December 13, 2011

Flexible packaging

Video shows latest multi-lane stick packaging f/f/s technology

Fres-Co video shows Alfa form/fill/seal machine for stick packs, with up to 24 lanes and 100 cycles/min. Video explains dosing options for both liquids and powders.

December 9, 2011