Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

TI's well-calculated Gen 2 RFID rollout

Texas Instruments’ E&PS calculator business unit did its homework before it became the first Wal-Mart supplier to tag packages with Gen 2 RFID technology.

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Meat packer doubles production capacity

Compact rollstock thermoform/seal and dual-chamber vacuum machines tighten packaging efficiencies at Ruprecht.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

FPA Silver Award Winners, continued

This is a continuation of the photos of the FPA Silver Award Winners...

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Coffee pouches: quality printing plus savings

When Loblaw of Canada decided to convert some of its President’s Choice Coffees from cans to 250-g flexible film bags, Genpak (www.genpak.com) was eager to help in the transition.

February 28, 2006

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Microwaveable retort pouches suit sauces

Converted by CLP Industries Ltd.

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Condiments stand out in reclosable stand-up pouches

Reclosable stand-up pouch packaging, converted by Printpack (www.printpack.com) for McCormick de Mexico’s line of condiments and dressings, has garnered an FPA Gold Award for Packaging Excellence.

February 28, 2006

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Pouch pours like a jug

Orlando, FL-based DampRid Inc. is evaluating the introduction of Day Saver-brand Ice Enemy concentrated ice melter for nationwide distribution next winter.

February 28, 2006

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Pouch steams into market

Consumers are steaming happy about the convenience of Amcor Flexibles’ (www.amcor.com) microwavable SelfVent Stand-Up Pouch for fresh, steam-cooked vegetables.

February 28, 2006

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Convenience and nutrition in a single pack

Fresh vegetables can be steam-cooked in the microwave oven in two minutes or less thanks to Simple Steps™ for Produce packaging. Developed by Cryovac (www.cryovac.com), the concept won FPA Gold for Technical Innovation.

February 28, 2006

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Fondue maker's fond of stand-up pouch

Plastic tubs represent the most typical retail package for fondue products, says Dominique Noel, vice president and co-owner of Carlstadt, NJ-based Paris Gourmet.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Sliced apple fast-food snack packs

Packaging supplied by Printpack Inc.

February 28, 2006

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Dual jar tops the competition

Barilla’s Restaurant Creations pasta sauces stack up well against the competition. Thanks to the unitized, stacked jar approach, the products are billed as a new, revolutionary way to offer restaurant-quality pasta sauce at home.

February 28, 2006

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Flashing gold-medal form

An unprecedented 127 entries poured into the 2006 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition, sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the FPA Awards competition. Here are the winners of the Gold Awards.

February 28, 2006