Flexibles

In Memoriam: Robert G. Koppe, Robert’s Packaging

Packaging World remembers Robert’s Packaging founder Robert G. Koppe as a pioneer in stand-up pouch machinery.

September 9, 2016

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Berry Plastics acquires AEP Industries

Berry Plastics acquires all of the outstanding shares of AEP in a cash and stock transaction.

September 2, 2016

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Barrier without PVdC

New packaging for well-known snack food maker Utz Quality Foods is an extrusion lamination of Torayfan® CBS2 BOPP film/clear PVdC-free flat sheet designed for use as an inside sealant web/coextruded BOPP print web.

September 1, 2016

Flexibles

First retail package for plant-based ‘energy balls’ conveys natural ingredients

Ragged Edge designs first retail package for food blogger’s plant-based recipes.

August 31, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Fisher Nuts realizes twofold benefit with automated case packing

A new robotic case packing line coupled with a new style retail-ready package save Fisher Nuts labor and material costs.

August 30, 2016

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

Auto set-up comes to inexpensive vf/f/s machines

Equipping modestly priced vf/f/s baggers with servo motors that automate the task of adjusting mechanical axes of motion has been cost-prohibitive—until now.

August 29, 2016

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

Flexibles

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

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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