Flexibles

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

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How flexibles can take market share from glass packaging

Flexible packaging needs to work on its premium credentials and sustainability to capture market share from glass packaging, says a new report from GlobalData.

April 17, 2017

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Transparent pouch; honest ingredients

Premium, organic fruit and vegetable purées for babies are packaged in clear stand-up pouches that help promote the products’ fresh ingredients.

April 1, 2017

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One shave per pod convenience

Pacific Shaving Company, San Francisco, CA, is a leading manufacturer of innovative grooming products for men and women.

March 24, 2017

Flexibles

Tostitos bag helps football fans ‘Party Safe’

A limited-edition, sensor-equipped snack bag changes color when alcohol is detected, reminding Super Bowl fans not to drink and drive after the party. Promo codes provide discounts on Uber.

March 13, 2017

Flexibles

Shaker Bag gains FPA honors

Internal metering gusset allows easy metering of ice melt, reclosable zipper offers re-use convenience, striking graphics lend shelf appeal and flexible bag provides sustainability benefits.

March 7, 2017

Flexibles

Keeping kids safe from single-dose detergent packets

U.S. single-dose detergent pack sales are growing at 15% per year, and with them, accidental ingestion by children. New CR pouch packaging from P&G and Boulder Clean reduces that risk.

March 6, 2017

Flexibles

PepsiCo collaborates on bio-based compostable film

PepsiCo collaborates with biotechnology company to develop biodegradable, compostable film resins for its flexible packaging.

March 5, 2017

Flexibles

Bemis Wins FPA Award for Lidocare Pouch Development

The Flexible Packaging Assn. honors Bemis Healthcare Packaging with a Silver Achievement Award for Technical Innovation in the development of NFI/UPM Pharmaceuticals’ Lidocare Pouch.

March 3, 2017

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Tomato paste and fresh flowers are among the FPA winners

This year’s top prize goes to a portion-controlled pouch for tomato paste that not only brings a big dose of consumer convenience but also helps prevent food waste.

March 2, 2017

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2017 FPA Silver Award Winners

List of the 2017 FPA Silver Winners.

March 2, 2017

Flexibles

Breather Bag Earns FPA Recognition

For applications including hospital supplies, surgical packs and gowns, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, Amcor Flexibles’ Fortis™ breather bag offers strength, tear resistance and fiber-clean peels that benefit medical facility workers.

March 2, 2017

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New chip pack format seen at PACK EXPO East

Irving, TX-based Mission Foods has sold its popular tortilla chips in preformed flat-bottom pouches made of a paper lamination for many years now, but new packages shown at PACK EXPO East suggest that a change is being evaluated.

February 28, 2017