Flexibles

KitKat Mini Moments Make a Big Shelf Impact

To make the lamination recyclable, OPP non-heat sealable film and metalized biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) are used on both sides of the treated material instead of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and metalized PET.

March 24, 2022

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Flexibles

Flexible Pouches Replace Rigid Containers at McDonald’s

Rigid containers for back-of-house condiment applications in McDonald’s foodservice settings were wasteful and bulky to store. So, the fast-food giant and its suppliers teamed up to invent a flexible packaging-based applicator solution.

March 24, 2022

Flexibles

Digitally Printed Hershey’s Wrappers Celebrate Women

The Celebrate SHE Campaign was undertaken as a form of unique media and a vehicle to celebrate acts of courage and determination by women.

March 24, 2022

Flexibles

Nearly Half PCR, Beachbody Pouches are Eye-Catchers

This pouch is novel as it incorporates 45% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content at a minimum, earning it Gold recognition in the 2022 FPA Awards for Sustainability.

March 24, 2022

Flexibles

Tyson Meal Kit Shines Through in Flexible, PE-Stream-Ready Carrier Pouch

The Tyson and Amcor meal kit pouch collaboration received a 2022 Gold Award from the FPA for Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging.

March 24, 2022

Flexibles

Ahmad Tea Awarded Gold FPA Award in Printing for Anti-Counterfeit Package

Emirates Printing suggested to the brand that it use a cast and cure printing technique on the front panel of the quad seal pouch, which is made of high-barrier metalized PET film. The pack won a Gold Award in the Printing category from the FPA.

March 24, 2022

Flexibles

2022 FPA Awards Highlight User Experience, Shelf Impact

Sustainability, technical innovation, & print quality continue to be driving forces behind advances in flexible packaging. Noteworthy among the 2022 Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Award winners was how consumers or end users interact with the packs.

March 24, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Loop Reusable Packaging Platform Now in 25 Kroger Stores

Program in 25 Fred Meyer stores allows consumers to purchase products in reusable containers and return empty packs to a collection bin. In other news, Burger King has also launched Loop in five New Jersey stores.

March 24, 2022

Flexibles

Monomaterial Refill Pouch is Easier to Recycle

Developed in concert between Zacros and P&G's haircare brand Pantene in Japan, this monomaterial polyethelyne refill pouch is more easily recycled than multi-layer laminated pouches.

March 22, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Dawn One-Handed Dispenser, Pharma Capsule Dispenser, and Bio-Based, Ergonomical Coffee Cup Lid

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging innovations that are making life easier, from ThePackHub’s February Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

March 18, 2022

Plastics/resins

TricorBraun Acquires Neville and More

TricorBraun

TricorBraun’s acquisition of UK rigid packaging manufacturer Neville and More will further expand its presence in Europe and around the world.

March 17, 2022

Operational Excellence

Innovation Overload at Natural Products Expo West 2022

A small sampling of the many innovative products seen at Natural Products Expo West, some of which were launched at the show.

March 10, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Colgate Rolls Out Monomaterial Recyclable Tube, Tells People to ‘Recycle Me!’

New York-based Colgate-Palmolive is rolling out its breakthrough recyclable tube in the U.S. and using a bold message on its package to help get the word out.

March 10, 2022