Flexibles

Convenience foods to drive frozen food packaging

Demand for frozen food packaging is projected to climb 3.7% per year to $6.8 billion by 2013.

March 31, 2010

Flexibles: Page 149

Flexibles

Klöckner Pentaplast adds production capacity in Asia, Americas

The Klöckner Pentaplast Group has announced it will add to its global production capacity for transverse-direction oriented shrink-label films.

March 31, 2010

Flexible packaging

Master Packaging adds new Sr. VP, Sales and Marketing

David Fletcher, a 19-year veteran of the flexible packaging industry has joined Master Packaging as Sr. Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

March 29, 2010

Flexible packaging

The ties that more than bind

Specialty, multi-functional adhesives are a concept for the times.

March 24, 2010

Flexible packaging

Case study in automating the bagging of frozen meals

By automating the bagging of its frozen Asian entrées, Kahiki Foods reduces labor costs by 65%, without eliminating workers.

March 22, 2010

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

Improving process quality of pharmaceutical liquids

Aseptic blow-fill-seal technology vs. traditional aseptic processing

March 22, 2010

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Costco's treasure hunt strategy strikes again

Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds went shopping at his local Costco with one or two things on his list. But a few items not on his list were not to be denied.

March 19, 2010

Flexible packaging

Look to Japan for packaging innovation...

March 16, 2010

Protective/transport packaging

New president and COO for Automated Packaging Systems

Automated Packaging Systems has promoted Cliff Brehm to company President and Chief Operating Officer.

March 15, 2010

Flexibles

FPA Awards announced

Winner of the Highest Achievement Award this year in the annual awards competition sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association is a dual marinade-and-meat pack.

March 11, 2010

Flexibles

Compostable wrapper for chocolate supports company's eco-vision

Environmentally conscious coffee, tea, and chocolate company chooses earth-friendly packaging for its Fair Trade chocolate from Ecuador.

March 11, 2010

Flexibles

Quad-seal bag provides Werther's chocolates with premium appearance

March 9, 2010

Flexibles

Pasta bowl pouch delivers heat-and-eat convenience

It’s going to be hard to top The Time-Wise Bowl stand-up pouch for consumer convenience.

March 9, 2010