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Packaging

Nestle: Paper wrapper is a first for confectionery bars

Rose Shilling

August 15, 2019

Nestle switched to a recyclable paper wrapper for its YES! fruit, nut and chocolate snack bars sold in Europe.

Packaging

Ultrasonic label welding allows bands to be applied sans heat, glue

Rose Shilling

August 9, 2019

How do you secure a label band around a hot dog package or a two-pack of fresh herbs in plastic clamshells?

Packaging

Mitigating the impact of package leaks

Package leaks can cut shelf life, create food safety hazards

Bill Burnard

August 5, 2019

The food industry is undergoing rapid change, much of which is driven by high consumer and retailer expectations when it comes to food freshness, quality, safety and expedience. That’s a tall order for brands to fill while also focusing on innovation and adapting packaging to align with changing retail trends such as e-commerce.

Packaging

New sensor detects spoiled milk

Rose Shilling

July 15, 2019

Scientists at Washington State University developed a sensor that can "smell" if milk has gone bad—without opening the package.

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Automatic Rotary Premade Pouch Machine

June 27, 2019

The Viking-8S-235, for packaging edibles like candy, confections, snacks and more in pouch formats, is for bags up to 235 mm wide at speeds up to 60 cycles per minute.

Hershey supplier helps with standup pouches

Innovation

Hershey’s honors Rovema for help introducing standup candy pouches

Company provided vertical packaging machines for Doy-style bags

Rose Shilling

June 26, 2019

The Hershey Company gave Rovema North America an innovation award for supporting its introduction of Doy-type standup pouches for candy.

Food Packaging

Cannabis gummies switch to plastic pouch

Rose Shilling

June 21, 2019

If cannabis edibles follow the rest of the food industry, flexible packages are likely to become more popular.

Food Packaging

Flexible pouches offer touchable finishes, child-resistance

Rose Shilling

June 17, 2019

Premium finishes for plastic pouches are going strong, and flexible packaging maker ProAmpac has a new line of coatings that give the bags different feels to try to get shoppers' attention.