Plastics/resins

Skippy looks ‘outside the jar’ for packaging innovation

Two new snackable peanut butter products from Skippy get custom packaging that provides portability and signals innovation, while retaining the historic brand equity.

November 11, 2015

Bakery/Snack: Page 16

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Yin-and-yang package supports theme of balanced snacking

A new snack pack from Sargento Foods uses a yin-and-yang shaped thermoform and round multipack sleeve to communicate the idea of healthy, yet tasty, snacking.

November 5, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Peanut-free SunButter comes in single-serve cup

An alternative to peanut butter, SunButter now comes in 1.5-oz single-serve portable cups that let consumers—especially those with food allergies—enjoy a healthy snack on the go.

October 13, 2015

Flexibles

Pouched product disrupts cookie dough category

Cookie dough mix in a pouch has been a common packaging format for some time. But what about refrigerated cookie dough in a pouch?

October 5, 2015

Contract packaging

Snack maker goes single-source

How Pata Snack Foods' new vertical form/fill/seal bagging equipment provides more flexible, reliable bagging for a range of film packaging structures, at high speeds and with minimal packaging waste.

September 27, 2015

Flexibles

Cellulose-based film fits into food company’s philosophy

A line of all-natural food for kids from South Africa is packaged in renewable, compostable film that aligns with the company’s goal of protecting our children’s future.

September 23, 2015

Flexibles

Chia protein bar uses ‘Modern Primitive’ aesthetic

The new Chia Protein Bar from Health Warrior uses package graphics that reflect the wisdom of Aztec and Inca warriors while highlighting the latest nutritional findings.

September 8, 2015

Flexibles

‘No-B.S.’ approach to protein bar extends to packaging

A redesign of RXBAR’s protein bar packaging emphasizes the company’s commitment to whole foods by listing only the ingredients on the front of the pack.

August 26, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Five-minute changeover for cartoner at wafer maker

Swiss wafer manufacturer Kägi Söhne swaps outdated equipment for a top-load car toner that offers significant flexibility and quick changeover for its range of packaging sizes and styles.

August 25, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Mini-meal hummus kit hits snack trend trifecta

A shelf-stable line of snack kits that includes hummus with either crackers or pretzels offers consumers the convenience, healthy ingredients, and protein content they desire.

June 29, 2015

Flexibles

Puffed corn company rebrands entire savory snack line

Puffed corn snack debuts new look that aligns with customer and retailer feedback and makes its product more prominent on store shelves.

June 24, 2015

Flow wrapping

Horizontal flow wrapper for single-serve baked goods

Next-generation equipment perfectly meets David’s Cookies’ need for easier pack size changeover and faster production speeds.

June 9, 2015

Flow wrapping

Flow wrapping pies and cookies at 50 packs/min

Growing bakery selects a flow wrapper that provides flexibility for a range of products from cookies to whole pies, with tool-less changeover and easy programming.

May 13, 2015