Flexibles

Research evaluates the use of milk proteins for packaging film

A USDA research project investigates the potential for edible films made of milk proteins in an effort to help U.S. dairy and food industries improve their sustainability, productivity, and profitability.

August 25, 2016

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Pouches most dominant pack for antimicrobial market

New Grand View Research predicts the antimicrobial packaging market value will reach $11.92 billion by 2024.

August 23, 2016

Flexibles

An FPA call for entries

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that the 2017 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Call for Entries is now available; the deadline for entries is Monday, November 21, 2016.

August 17, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Automated case packing handles 450 bags/min at Pepperidge Farm

Pepperidge Farm expands its Goldfish cracker packaging capabilities, adding robotic case packing of cases, trays, and retail ready displays.

August 14, 2016

Flexibles

New size for unique aseptic pack

Dairy producer Fauji Foods Ltd. of Pakistan has introduced a first of its kind package format.

August 12, 2016

Palletizing/depalletizing

Special new line for a special cement

Calucem of Croatia relies on a complete new packaging line to ship its calcium aluminate cements to more than 60 countries around the world.

August 11, 2016

Flexibles

Polished design for candy pouch boosts product sales 500%

Little Bird Curious Confections trades in a cellophane bag with sticker for sophisticated yet fun packaging for its candied jalapeño products to gain entrance to retail venues.

July 24, 2016

Flexibles

Coffee company’s charitable mission emphasized on-pack

With bright, bold colors, the image of hands encircling a cup of coffee, and the social media message #brewchange, packaging for Café+ coffee celebrates the brand’s social mission.

July 23, 2016

Flexibles

Intuitive PETG thermoformed package shines for NorthStar

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes’ Radiogenix™ Isotope Separation System’s product packaging is convenient, intuitive, creative and unconventional.

July 22, 2016

Cartoning

The making of a brand, and a co-pack plant

When American Naturals Co. needed more expertise than its co-packers provided, the dry food mix startup built a plant to build a brand—and a more efficient co-pack business.

July 15, 2016

Flexibles

Bag graphics bring bold snacks to life

A whimsical illustration of a buck wearing sunglasses sets the stage for Buck Wild’s unique line of flavorful snacks made from real ingredients.

July 10, 2016

Flexible packaging

Multivac announces Brian Walker as a Western Region Field Service Technician

Walker will work closely with customers to ensure new installations are up to speed on the first day and to resolve all issues in the field quickly.

July 6, 2016

Flexibles

Karlville and Musashino Kikai form strategic machinery partnership

Musashino Kikai specializes in functional film lines and machinery for extrusion lamination and coating.

July 5, 2016