Flexibles

Pack redesign moves protein bar to third place in category

In a June 2017 article in Inc. magazine, ‘How a Packaging Overhaul Rescued This Protein Bar Company From Obscurity,’ author Stephanie Shomer tells how, ‘Sometimes, the only ingredient is simplicity.’

May 16, 2017

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Unilever develops technology to tackle plastic sachet waste

Created with the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany, new technology channels plastic sachet waste back into the supply chain.

May 13, 2017

Flexibles

Voided, bio-based film being tested by Mars launched at interpack

A four-year, European-funded project involving all players in the supply chain, including end-user Mars, comes to fruition with a new voided, bio-based, multilayer laminated film that lowers density and improves yield.

May 5, 2017

Flexibles

From the interpack floor: Film converter brews up specialized coffee capsule lidding film

Turkish film converter Ispak Ambalaj showcases its flexible packaging capabilities, including specially designed film for capsules for a Turkish coffee brewing system.

May 5, 2017

Flexibles

PSI: Bio-based sealant web

Thin gauge PLA sealant film lowers the cost of sealant films used in flexible packaging, while offering environmental advantages.

May 1, 2017

Conveying & accumulation

Compact, cost-competitive, reconfigurable conveyors

How to enhance versatility and reduce maintenance and floor space requirements.

May 1, 2017

Flow wrapping

Automated wrapping reaps rewards

Hill Country Bakery achieves greater packaging speeds and flexibility, while reducing product damage and labor costs.

May 1, 2017

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

330-gallon liquid shippers collapse for efficient return shipping

A bag-in-box system in this intermediate bulk container permits aseptic filling and discharge of bulk liquid products, but is far easier and more efficient to transport than stainless steel options. Once emptied, the container’s outer shell collapses, making for efficient stacking and lower-cost return shipping. In a truck that’s of typical height, seven shippers can usually stack within a single pallet footprint––and in a warehouse, it’s not uncommon to see stacking that’s 20 plus!

April 18, 2017

Flexibles

New baby food pouch closure means less mess for moms

Gerber switches to a new spout for two of its pouched baby food lines that gives toddlers more control over product flow, resulting in fewer #PouchFails.

April 18, 2017

Flexibles

How flexibles can take market share from glass packaging

Flexible packaging needs to work on its premium credentials and sustainability to capture market share from glass packaging, says a new report from GlobalData.

April 17, 2017

Flow wrapping

Integrated flow-wrapping line keeps chocolate cookies cool

Costa Rica-based confectionery company increases capacity by 25% with new integrated packaging line comprising a new conveyor, cooling tunnel, and two horizontal flow wrappers.

April 3, 2017

Flexibles

Transparent pouch; honest ingredients

Premium, organic fruit and vegetable purées for babies are packaged in clear stand-up pouches that help promote the products’ fresh ingredients.

April 1, 2017

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

Automated film roll splicing

Significantly improves vf/f/s packaging line changeover efficiencies.

March 28, 2017