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Video highlights value of paper sack recycling

As part of a recycling awareness campaign, The Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers’ Assn. releases a video highlighting the benefits of recycling clean, unlined shipping sacks with OCC.

January 31, 2018

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Transparent pouch clearly differentiates Tree Top Apple Sauce

Company says pouch represents a ‘game changer’ and allows parents and children to ‘see it before they squeeze it.’

January 18, 2018

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Sunlight-activated ink answers the question, ‘Where is Chester?’

Said to be the largest commercial use of photochromic inks by a CPG, a promotion by PepsiCo Mexico uses light-sensitive inks to reveal Chester the Cheetah on bags of its Frito-Lay snacks.

December 17, 2017

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New report forecasts stand-up pouch demand will top $4.5 billion by 2021

Total supply chain cost and sustainability issues continue to be the key drivers of demand for stand-up pouches.

December 12, 2017

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Kansas City Chiefs ‘go nuts’ over compostable peanut bag

First-of-its-kind compostable packaging for peanuts debuts at Arrowhead Stadium, scoring a victory for the Kansas City Chief’s Extra Yard for the Environment program.

December 11, 2017

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Bath salts get biopolymer bag

Skincare company with a passion for protecting the health of people and the planet switches to polyethylene made from sugarcane for its Himalayan Bath Salts.

December 11, 2017

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Pouches for at-home cocktails

Bibo Barmaid of Annandale, NJ, now produces individually-sized cocktail mix pouches for the first at-home cocktail machine that produces the perfect drink in less than 20 sec.

December 8, 2017

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New designs for meat snack packaging kick clichés to the curb

New graphics for The Meatsnacks Group’s Wild West jerky and Cruga biltong snacks replace clichéd, contrived artwork with images that speak to the authenticity of the products.

December 3, 2017

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Consolidated Packaging Group: Flat-bottom, stand-up pouches

This pouch features a flat bottom for stability while the quad-sealed side-gussets provide rigidity, framing the five display panels for maximum shelf impact and brand awareness.

November 9, 2017

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Fashion, fun, and entertainment inspire granola bite graphics

Nourish Snacks seeks to offer snacks that are nutritious and delicious; its new packaging uses bold colors and patterns to cue taste appeal and convey the snacks’ playful position.

October 23, 2017

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FPA holds record-breaking 2017 Fall Executive Conference

Engaging presenters ranged from those dealing with day-to-day issues of flexible packaging as well as motivational speakers, including a record-breaking polar explorer.

October 4, 2017

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TC Transcontinental Packaging launches new flexible packaging for supermarket perimeter

This new solution offers supermarkets the opportunity to package fresh seafood or poultry meals with vegetables using their own stores’ chef inspired recipes, spices and seasonings.

October 3, 2017

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Quad seal bags

How strongly can the bags flex their muscles within the flexible packaging segment?

September 18, 2017