Flexible packaging

CP is first to launch CR/SF packaging system

Healthcare contract packager TestPak unveils its child-resistant, senior-friendly line at an October open house.

November 27, 2006

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Slider reclosure flies with consumers

Wagner's is the first in the industry to use a slider reclosure that is highly desirable by consumers, according to Jeffrey Stolper, Wagner's brand associate.

November 5, 2006

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New bird food bags take flight at Wagner's

Wagner's makes a major migration into new packaging with improved graphics and functionality.

November 5, 2006

Flexible packaging

Nothing nutty about this bagging system

The need to pre-mix spices and sugar in small batches is an inconvenience that has been overcome since this purveyor of nuts implemented a dosing/bagging upgrade.

November 5, 2006

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Barrier pouches protect sensitive yeast products

Wyeast Laboratories, Hood River, OR, a leading producer of pure liquid yeast products (fermentation cultures) for beer and wine making, has introduced 50-mL and 125-mL retortable stand-up pouch packaging for its home brewers and vintners line of products.

November 5, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

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Online proofing, collaboration tools, and prepress standards are having a profound impact on time to market, quality, and cost effectiveness.

October 26, 2006

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On-line pouch forming saves time, labor

Japan-based specialty bread crumbs manufacturer FryStar has adopted an in-line form/fill/seal system for production of pillow pouch packaging with reclosable zippers.

October 26, 2006

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'Molten' chocolate bar flows from stand-up pouch

Calabasas, CA-based Lava Chocolate LLC's Lava Bar is billed as “the world's first liquid chocolate bar."

October 17, 2006

Flexible packaging

The incredible flexible pouch

Economies of scale drive pouch costs down, while shelf appeal and convenience features deliver on the marketer's need to differentiate.

October 6, 2006

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Optimizing efficiency in meat packaging

Thermoformable and heat shrinkable, this newly developed film brings labor and material cost savings to a Dutch meat marketer that uses it in place of preformed shrink bags.

October 6, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

UHF benefits updated

A recent white paper does much to dispel lingering myths about what UHF can't do, and does it authoritatively. It makes a compelling case for UHF­­—over HF—by companies that know the technology inside out.

October 5, 2006

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Produce packaging demand rising

More healthful eating habits and convenient, ready-to-eat fresh produce are driving the demand for produce packaging in the United States.

October 5, 2006

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McCormick spices up packaging

McCormick & Co. of Baltimore, MD, has introduced two more packaging innovations besides the finishing sauces the company introduced recently in microwaveable stand-up pouches (see packworld.com/go/20999).

October 5, 2006