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Compostable film wraps snack bars

A compostable film wrapper for new cold-pressed fruit and nut bars from Shanvalley Innovative Food Company of Ireland helps the company expand on its brand promise, ‘Eat Right – Live Right.’

September 10, 2017

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Benefits of Flexible Packaging for Fighting Food Waste

A new infographic from the Flexible Packaging Association highlights how flexible packaging can help keep food fresher and prevent food waste.

September 4, 2017

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Morris Packaging’s converting facility receives SQF level 3 certification from AIB International

In addition to SQF Level 3 certification, Morris Converting achieved a “Superior” rating.

August 8, 2017

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Literal transparency helps sell grass-fed beef

Beef cuts ethically-sourced are packaged in a clear vacuum pack that flips up from its backing card to allow consumers to see 100% of the meat. Cutting board graphics enhance taste appeal.

July 15, 2017

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FPA announces student design challenge

The Flexible Packaging Association has announced that the 2018 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge Call for Entries is now available.

July 12, 2017

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FPA competition call for entries

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced that the 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Call for Entries is now available, and the deadline for entries is Friday, October 27, 2017.

July 11, 2017

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Digital printing boosts pet treat sales

Clear Conscience Pet has seen a big boost in brand recognition and sales since it switched from unprinted pouches with hand applied pressure-sensitive labels to new digitally printed pouches.

July 11, 2017

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Hot dog! Consumer confidence swells with Oscar Mayer redesign

Reaching back to Oscar Mayer’s beginnings, design firm brings back the image of the yellow paper band originally used to wrap the brand’s hot dogs to reaffirm the products’ quality.

July 10, 2017

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Glenroy Inc. receives five awards for excellence in printing

Great Lakes Graphics Association and Flexographic Technical Association recognizes Glenroy for flexographic.

June 9, 2017

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Pack redesign moves protein bar to third place in category

In a June 2017 article in Inc. magazine, ‘How a Packaging Overhaul Rescued This Protein Bar Company From Obscurity,’ author Stephanie Shomer tells how, ‘Sometimes, the only ingredient is simplicity.’

May 16, 2017

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Unilever develops technology to tackle plastic sachet waste

Created with the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany, new technology channels plastic sachet waste back into the supply chain.

May 13, 2017

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Voided, bio-based film being tested by Mars launched at interpack

A four-year, European-funded project involving all players in the supply chain, including end-user Mars, comes to fruition with a new voided, bio-based, multilayer laminated film that lowers density and improves yield.

May 5, 2017

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New baby food pouch closure means less mess for moms

Gerber switches to a new spout for two of its pouched baby food lines that gives toddlers more control over product flow, resulting in fewer #PouchFails.

April 18, 2017