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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 ...

Polyurethane Ink Resins for Flexible Packaging – Current and Future Needs

(Flexography)

April 01, 2019, ... The benefits they provide include improved shelf life, lower transportation costs, reduced material consumption and landfill contribution. This format is cost effective and offers a great marketing opportunity ...

AIMCAL Awards

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) announced the category winners at its 2019 Awards Ceremony. The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators ...

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, ...

Terphane to Present Solutions in Sealable Films at Packaging Innovations

(News | New Products)

February 15, 2019, Terphane, a global player in specialty polyester films, plans to showcase its newest products which increase consumer appeal and shelf life at the Packaging Innovations 2019 Show.  Terphane, a global ...

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 ...

Toray Plastics Features BOPP Packaging Films at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2018, ... films offer robust barrier-durability after converting, extended shelf life, and a clean, bright white appearance, all of which enhance brand integrity.” The new films are: Torayfan MPX4 is a white, ...

Toray Advances Lines of Packaging Films

(Film)

August 31, 2018, ... web, enabling the manufacture of a standard two-ply lamination. Toray’s new Lumirror high-barrier PET films designed to provide extended shelf life. New MK6HB metalized film offers outstanding oxygen ...

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 ...

Greif Technology Aids Barrier of IBCs

(Carton Box)

June 24, 2018, ... IBCs, with improved product stability, shelf life, and operational performance. It is said to offer users a range of key benefits: Food products are now better protected against oxygen permeation into ...

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 ...

Innovia Films to Focus on High Barrier

(Flexpack)

May 23, 2018, ... business manager, packaging, says, “We are very close to bringing these assets onstream and have already been working hard to develop new films that will help to extend the shelf life of a range of products, ...

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, ...

Q&A Roundtable | How The Pouch/Bag Making Market Is Evolving

(Bag Pouch)

May 10, 2018, ... pouch formats due to its shelf presence, increased volume per relative pouch size and better brand recognition. AMIN: There are multiple factors behind the growth of pouch packaging formats around the ...

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 ...

DuPont & ADM Partner on Biobased Pilot Facility

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2018, ... sustainable, and better performing. According to DuPont and ADM, research shows that PTF has up to 10–15 times the CO2 barrier performance of traditional PET plastic, which results in a longer shelf ...

Compostable Pack Launches for Cereal Brand

(News | New Products)

April 12, 2018, ... plastic free packaging with a superb shelf life, but can easily dispose of the finished pack in their green waste bin, which is accepted by the Dutch waste infrastructure. Futamura Sales and Marketing ...

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. ...