Even though the use of reclosable food packaging continues to grow, some companies have not seriously considered making the change from a traditionally sealed package due to the perceived high cost. In the past, adding a reclosable feature to a packaging line required a significant capital expenditure, an investment some deemed too risky. Now, a new option is available for these companies—pre-applied zipper film—which is used on the same packaging equipment as other flexible roll stock.
“Beginning to package using pre-applied zipper film requires only a few adjustments to existing equipment, and you’re ready to run,” says Dan Donahue, president of Donahue-Corry Associates, Inc., a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in flexible packaging.