Flexibles

Quick-dry system hastens retorted pouch line

​An all new line of retorted, microwavable Indian rice pouches needed to go from sopping wet to bone dry before landing in their corrugated RRP cases. Here’s how LTFA and its Royal brand did it.

June 28, 2018

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Containers

Sabra brings a fresh look to the table

Hummus category leader redesigns the packaging graphics for its dip containers to emphasize the brand’s plant-based ingredients, while making its 50 SKUs easier to shop on shelf.

May 13, 2018

Prepared Foods

Green Giant launches three limited-edition cans

Cans feature the artwork of patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

May 10, 2018

Cartons and boxes

Popsicle gets real

Package graphics for a new product from Popsicle maintain the brand’s trusted identity while calling out the fruit pops’ simple, real ingredients.

May 6, 2018

Material handling

Sun-sational sustainable packaging for meal kit

Meal kit company Sun Basket employs the most environmentally friendly packaging available for its kit ingredients, including new insulation made from curbside-recyclable paper.

April 22, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Fast food chains, e-commerce ‘revolutionizing’ foodservice packaging

New report says considerable change in foodservice packaging is underway with fast food chain growth and e-commerce that enables ordering virtually any food online.

March 27, 2018

Flexibles

Frozen fruit pouch features 3D look along with organic feel

Packaging for Sunrise Growers Organic Cherry Berry Fruit Blend bursts with colorful, inviting imagery of the frozen fruit inside. The vibrant packaging is so appealing that FPA judges awarded the pouch a Gold Award for Printing and Shelf Impact.

March 16, 2018

Cartons and boxes

Seafood graphics seek to convey ‘chillaxing’ experience

New package graphics for SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood’s frozen products emphasize the high quality of its 30-plus SKUs and invite consumers to picture a relaxing, healthy, and easy meal.

February 12, 2018

Containers

Beverages boost foodservice cup demand

Freedonia Group research indicates foodservice cup demand, paced by beverages, will account for nearly half of single-use serviceware demand by 2021.

January 25, 2018

Cartons and boxes

Bistro-inspired identity for frozen fish packaging

Creative concept for Birds Eye meals shows that the premium product provides a dining out experience at home, but without the hassle of a long, drawn-out cooking process.

December 4, 2017

Secondary Packaging

Frozen burger giant installs robotic top-load carton equipment

Electronic vision-guided pick-and-place system significantly improves overall carton packing efficiencies.

November 1, 2017

Prepared Foods

On-Cor gets a refresh

On-Cor Frozen Foods of Aurora, IL, is rolling out a brand refresh that includes product enhancements, packaging redesign, and an innovative advertising campaign.

September 22, 2017

Containers

Refreshed label graphics conjure Mediterranean warmth

The Peloponnese brand of Greek and Mediterranean food specialties gets a new visual identity that puts its namesake—the Greek village of Peloponnese—front and center.

August 21, 2017