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

Bagging hops goes automatic

This Yakima broker used to buy hops pellets and bag them by hand. Now the firm takes in baled hops, mills its own pellets, and then packages the pellets with a combination scale and bagger.

September 5, 2017

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Benefits of Flexible Packaging for Fighting Food Waste

A new infographic from the Flexible Packaging Association highlights how flexible packaging can help keep food fresher and prevent food waste.

September 4, 2017

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RKW Group appoints new head of packaging division

Reinhold Franke Joins the Board of the RKW Group.

September 4, 2017

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

Morris Packaging adds capacity with new pouch machine

The company ordered a Hudson-Sharp 750SGBS Pouch Machine and B&B - MAF Side Gusseted Bag Machine SFB 8E –L as an expansion to its converting operations facility in Jefferson City, Missouri.

August 30, 2017

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Shrink films deliver for DMS’s pharma customers

Co-packer and its customers benefit from film clarity, strength and application flexibility.

August 29, 2017

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FPA publishes 2017 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report

Over the past 10 years, the U.S. flexible packaging industry has experienced a 1.9% CAGR, with a 2016 annual growth rate of 2.4%.

August 25, 2017

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Steady growth forecast for PET films in food applications

Meat, poultry and snack food packaging represent major use for PET, says new report, although competition will come from high-barrier resins such as nylon and PVDC.

August 10, 2017

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Morris Packaging’s converting facility receives SQF level 3 certification from AIB International

In addition to SQF Level 3 certification, Morris Converting achieved a “Superior” rating.

August 8, 2017

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Relaunch for Swiss meat producer

Bigler’s quality meat products have been successfully relaunched under a common brand with the support of the firm’s flexible film supplier and its packaging equipment manufacturer. Paper-like lidding is a key.

July 31, 2017

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

Digitized pneumatics boost OEE on pouch machine

Bosch Packaging Technology introduced a freely scalable pouching machine to food and pharma markets that features some remarkable pneumatics.

July 27, 2017

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Literal transparency helps sell grass-fed beef

Beef cuts ethically-sourced are packaged in a clear vacuum pack that flips up from its backing card to allow consumers to see 100% of the meat. Cutting board graphics enhance taste appeal.

July 15, 2017

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FPA announces student design challenge

The Flexible Packaging Association has announced that the 2018 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge Call for Entries is now available.

July 12, 2017