Flexibles

Existing MRF technologies can be used to sort flexible packaging

Industry collaborative completes research on the flow of flexible packaging materials through single-stream MRFs, determining their feasibility for film recovery.

September 26, 2016

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Whimsical animal adventurers set all-natural jerky packs apart

A backpacking cow, a kayaking pig, and a rock-climbing turkey pictured in U.S. national parks set all-natural Field Trip Jerky’s packaging apart from its competitors.

September 17, 2016

Flexibles

In Memoriam: Robert G. Koppe, Robert’s Packaging

Packaging World remembers Robert’s Packaging founder Robert G. Koppe as a pioneer in stand-up pouch machinery.

September 9, 2016

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Barrier without PVdC

New packaging for well-known snack food maker Utz Quality Foods is an extrusion lamination of Torayfan® CBS2 BOPP film/clear PVdC-free flat sheet designed for use as an inside sealant web/coextruded BOPP print web.

September 1, 2016

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First retail package for plant-based ‘energy balls’ conveys natural ingredients

Ragged Edge designs first retail package for food blogger’s plant-based recipes.

August 31, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Fisher Nuts realizes twofold benefit with automated case packing

A new robotic case packing line coupled with a new style retail-ready package save Fisher Nuts labor and material costs.

August 30, 2016

Flexibles

Pouches most dominant pack for antimicrobial market

New Grand View Research predicts the antimicrobial packaging market value will reach $11.92 billion by 2024.

August 23, 2016

Flexibles

An FPA call for entries

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that the 2017 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Call for Entries is now available; the deadline for entries is Monday, November 21, 2016.

August 17, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Automated case packing handles 450 bags/min at Pepperidge Farm

Pepperidge Farm expands its Goldfish cracker packaging capabilities, adding robotic case packing of cases, trays, and retail ready displays.

August 14, 2016

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New size for unique aseptic pack

Dairy producer Fauji Foods Ltd. of Pakistan has introduced a first of its kind package format.

August 12, 2016

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Polished design for candy pouch boosts product sales 500%

Little Bird Curious Confections trades in a cellophane bag with sticker for sophisticated yet fun packaging for its candied jalapeño products to gain entrance to retail venues.

July 24, 2016

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Coffee company’s charitable mission emphasized on-pack

With bright, bold colors, the image of hands encircling a cup of coffee, and the social media message #brewchange, packaging for Café+ coffee celebrates the brand’s social mission.

July 23, 2016

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Intuitive PETG thermoformed package shines for NorthStar

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes’ Radiogenix™ Isotope Separation System’s product packaging is convenient, intuitive, creative and unconventional.

July 22, 2016