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Food Packaging

Food packaging: Pouch without the ouch

June 22, 2016

Flexible packaging provider Performance Packaging of Nevada has reintroduced the PouchPop reusable topper used on food pouches for infants.

Food Packaging

Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards

Consumer convenience and functionality capture the spotlight.

Debra Schug

June 8, 2016

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the winners of its 60th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards.

Food Packaging

Flexible pouch makes new beer dispenser possible

Debra Schug

April 22, 2016

The SYNEK countertop appliance refrigerates, pressurizes and dispenses beer for the home consumer.

Food Packaging

Coating chemicals

Debra Schug

April 19, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced the ban of three chemicals it had previously approved for use in food packaging such as pizza boxes.

TECH FLASH

Eco-consciousness wins hearts and minds

Companies minimizing environmental impact secure consumer loyalty.

March 29, 2016

The latest Global Packaging Trends Report identifies environmental impact as a key trend driving innovation in primary packaging.

Food Packaging

Food Packaging: In the resealable future

The standup, resealable pouch seems to be taking over the retail shelf, offering consumers freshness and convenience.

Debra Schug

February 8, 2016

If you take a trip to the grocery store, you’ll see the popularity of standup pouches.

Dry Processing

Flexible packages

February 5, 2016

Available with a zipper closure option, ConservaCube flexible pouches are suitable for packages weighing up to 55 lb.

Technology Sourcebook

FDA-approved papers

January 20, 2016

Coated with a variety of waxes or wax blends, PPI FDA-approved papers are used in the meat, dairy, bakery, deli, snack and grocery industries.

Food Packaging: Flexible leads the pack

Debra Schug

December 5, 2015

At PACK EXPO 2015, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technology (PMMI) unveiled the findings from three industry reports: the “State of the Industry U.S. Packaging Machinery Report,” “Global Packaging Trends” and the “2015 Flexible Packaging Market Assessment Report.”

Technology Sourcebook

Vacuum skin packaging

November 16, 2015

Harpak-ULMA vacuum skin packaging for larger cuts of meat accommodates products that protrude above a tray flange; the package can be formed using high- or low-profile premade trays.