TC Transcontinental Packaging introduced a 100 percent recyclable, multilayer barrier stand-up pouch.

Following its child-resistant slider closure released last year, Zip-Pak has added a less expensive press-to-close zipper to the Safety-Lok line for flexible plastic packages.

The pet food market has been growing like crazy the last few years, both in terms of how much is being sold and what is being sold. It's a big opportunity for food processors to expand their current pet offerings or make an entry into the market.

Kiva Confections serves legal cannabis edibles consumers in California and Arizona.

Kiva Confections serves legal cannabis edibles consumers in California and Arizona.

Kiva Confections serves legal cannabis edibles consumers in California and Arizona.

Budpack has designed a new line of flexible pouches for the legal cannabis industry made with FDA compliant food-grade material with closure systems that protect children from accidental exposure.

Lagunitas Brewing Co. has launched Hi-Fi Hops, an IPA-inspired sparkling water infused with THC and/or CBD.

As pet ownership increases, companies involved with pet food processing and packaging can reap the benefits if they keep an eye on the pets' owners and the trends that are driving the pet food industry.