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Digital printing poised for growth
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Digital printing poised for growth

Next generation printing technologies offer shorter lead times and lower cost.
July 30, 2013

We discuss the future of digital printing technologies with Kate Achelpohl, director of member communications at PMMI.


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magnetic gum package closing
Packaging

Printed magnet recloses gum pack

An inline coating process, developed by ASG, applies the magnetic strip to the paperboard to create a secure reclosure mechanism.
Hallie Forcinio
June 10, 2013
The stick gum from Mondelēz International(formerly Kraft) is expected to complete its global rollout by the end of 2013.


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self-heating baby formula
Packaging

Baby formula on-the-go

A self-heating package from Aestech, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, warms semi-liquid and liquid foods for on-the-go consumption.
June 10, 2013
 The design simplifies away-from-home preparation of baby formula by integrating pre-measured ingredients, a heating mechanism and a nipple in a self-contained package. 


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Packaging

Labeler boosts productivity

The largest sauerkraut producer in the world relies on flexible equipment that handles frequent changeovers with minimal downtime.
Hallie Forcinio
June 10, 2013
When a labeler could no longer meet production requirements, company personnel began looking for a replacement that could handle frequent changeovers and multiple size and material changes.
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new standardized label
Packaging

Recycling Assistance

Standardized label helps consumers recycle packaging
Hallie Forcinio
June 6, 2013

Nearly all packages will carry a How2Recycle Label by 2016 if the developer of the labeling system achieves its goal.


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popcorn pop up bowl
Food Packaging

Microwaveable popcorn pops in ‘bowl’

A gusseted bowl design with a tear-strip opening moves to Canada to replace the traditional bag for Orville Redenbacher’s microwaveable popcorn.
May 13, 2013

The Pop Up Bowl’s wider mouth, sturdier sides and transparent top and bottom provide a stable serving “dish.”


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savory crisps 34
Food Packaging

Mobile portion control

Flexible packaging delivers on-the-go convenience and single-serving calorie counts.
May 13, 2013

As more consumers snack more often, brand owners provide products in portable, single-serving packs to appeal to these grab-and-go consumers and the retail outlets they frequent.


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think thin crunch bar packaging film see thru
Packaging

Clear packaging shows off snack bar

A new flavor helped inspire a transition from opaque to clear film packaging.
Hallie Forcinio
April 9, 2013

A new flavor, coconut chocolate dipped mixed nuts, helped inspire thinkThin, Los Angeles, CA, to transition from opaque to clear film packaging so consumers could see the natural ingredients in its Crunch bars.


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