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Flexible Packages Standing Out in 2019

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2019, ... more throughout the competition including: Gold award in the Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging category; Gold award in the Printing & Shelf Impact category; and A Silver award in the Packaging ...

Substrates Create Challenges & Opportunities

(Converting Perspectives)

November 05, 2019, ... film, this substrate category is evolving to respond. Developers are evaluating equivalency to standard films, for product shelf life and other characteristics. Nonwovens – the latest innovative substrates ...

PPC Announces Winners of 2019 Paperboard Packaging Competition

(News | New Products)

October 27, 2019, ... lines, generating huge shelf impact. Furthermore, the negative space on the shelf, created by the cartons’ unique diamond-shaped angles, draws additional attention. Adding even more visual interest, the ...

Call for Entries: Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2019, ... will be given in the following six categories: Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging, Technical Innovation, Sustainability, Printing, Shelf Impact, and Packaging Excellence. The Flexible Packaging Highest ...

Innovia and Wildcorn Develop a Fully Recyclable and Sustainable Pack

(News | New Products)

October 21, 2019, ... oils and oxygen even at high relative humidity levels ensuring increased shelf life and reduced food waste. It is glossy, is food contact compliant and chlorine free.  The film is suitable for use in a ...

Packaging and Labeling Sustainability is a Must for the Industry

(Label/Tape)

April 21, 2019, ... shelf appeal that pressure-sensitive labels are known for. Pressure-sensitive labels typically limit PET recyclability into food-grade rPET due to adhesive contamination. However, CleanFlake technology ...

FPA 2019 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners Announced

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... Packaging Achievement Awards within one or more categories including Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging; Packaging Excellence; Printing and Shelf Impact; Technical Innovation; and Sustainability Achievement. ...

FPA Launches New Consumer Website

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... the misinformation that is being reported about packaging, particularly plastic packaging. The flexible packaging industry leads important packaging trends by extending shelf life and increasing safety, ...

Advancements of Bio-Derived and Bio-Degradable Technologies in the Flexible Packaging Market

(Flexpack)

November 25, 2018, ... distribute food, beverages, other consumables, pharmaceuticals and other products that need extended shelf life. It can be designed with barrier properties tailored to fit the products being packaged and ...

Flexible Stand-up Bags for Cat Litter: Discovering the Sustainability Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... to a consumer with the required moisture barrier and strength properties, the package is only 1% by weight of what sits on the shelf with product inside. The other formats result in the package weighing ...

34 Percent of Shoppers Return Online Purchases Because of Packaging

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2018, ... in product differentiation on the shelf at traditional brick and mortar stores. A key in-store goal for any consumer packaged goods (CPG) company is to get the shopper to actually touch their package. ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold Innovation & Sophistication Lead the Way

(IML/IMD)

June 13, 2018, ... package with an IML oxygen-barrier label from Verstraete, which extends the products’ shelf life without requiring refrigeration. Verstraete IML utilized a combination of specific inks, a special lacquer, ...

IoPP Names Winners of 2018 AmeriStar Awards

(Flexpack)

May 29, 2018, ... on a few of the awards of special interest to converters. To see all the winners, visit www.iopp.org/ameristar. Category: Food, Shelf-Stable Granola Goes Nuts — PepsiCo and Printpack USA This ...

TLMI Reviews PROP 65 Changes

(Label/Tape)

May 27, 2018, ... provided on posted sign, shelf tag, or shelf sign at each point of display. It may also be provided via any electronic device or process that automatically provides the warning to the purchaser, prior ...

Monadnock Offers Guide to Environmental Options

(Flexpack)

May 15, 2018, ... wind powered electricity (RECs). “In addition to shelf appeal, brands are challenged to meet the demand of retailers for enhanced package strength, security, and utility with an optimal environmental ...

Inks and Coatings | Catching Up With Sun Chemical’s Felipe Mellado

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

May 14, 2018, ... pouches, peelable pouches, single serve prepared food packages, enhanced shelf life, visually appealing graphics, environmental benefits, and food safety compliance. Ink suppliers stand ready to work ...

Slitting Rewinding | Waste Not, Want Not

(Slit)

May 13, 2018, ...  Torrent says, too, that the demanding market for more customized products and better products in terms of shelf life and usability means that they need more complex structures with added value solutions, ...

Packaging Trends | Market for Liquid Pouches to Hit $10.5 Billion by 2024

(Bag Pouch)

May 06, 2018, Demand will be fueled by easy handling and low shelf-space requirements. Demand will be fueled by easy handling and low shelf-space requirements. Shifting consumer preference for convenient packing ...

Shrink Packaging for Beer Brand Provides Multiple Benefits

(News | New Products)

April 30, 2018, ... Oskar Blues’ branding and design, maintaining shelf appeal for consumers. The brand’s new packaging has generated: 40 percent cost savings 64 percent reduction in secondary packaging materials usage ...

Sticking With It | Hot Melt PSA Primer

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2018, ... where hot melts can be used as most do require a reasonable shelf life for the finished product. Antioxidants are added to improve both in-process as well as longer-term stability of the finished adhesive. ...