Many well-known brands and start-ups are introducing snack products. The accelerating pace of product introductions is creating opportunities in multiple packaging segments, ranging from flexible pouches to single-serve cups.
Mondi Group has joined the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), the leading North American trade association for release liners. Over the past nine months, Mondi has focused on better understanding the needs of the tape manufacturers specific to relevant markets.
Given the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to impose tariffs on aluminum foil imported from China, Toray Plastics anticipates that end users will want to substitute foil with metallized films at an even greater rate.
The X-Dual Seal flexible packaging from RPC bpi protec provides extended shelf-life, satisfaction-of-use and easy integration into production lines – all derived from its innovative two-compartment design.
FPA's new report on sustainable packaging, "A Holistic View of the Role of Flexible Packaging in a Sustainable World," is now available. The report focuses on the industry segment that adds significant value to flexible materials, usually by performing multiple processes such as printing, laminating multiple layers and adding coatings. It focuses on the U.S. perspective, though global data is utilized to provide a broader picture.
Southern Recipe Small Batch debuts four unique flavors and two cooking styles in baked pork rinds and tender style pork cracklins. Oven Baked Pork Rinds come in three new flavors: Cilantro Lime, Blackberry Habanero and Smoked Sea Salt. Adding sweet heat to the snack aisle is the new Tender Style Pork Cracklins in Honey Chipotle.
The Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers’ Association (PSSMA) has announced the winners of its Safety Awards Program for 2017. Categories included best annual safety experience and greatest annual safety improvement.
Sirane’s Earthpouch was developed in conjunction with B&G Products at HAVI and was a couple of years in development. The pouch was launched this year by Troofoods.
Karlville, a global leader in in converting machinery and shrink sleeve applicators, will host a facility tour at its Miami Technology Center on June 13 as a prelude to the annual Packaging Strategies Global Pouch Forum.
ProMach announces the opening of a new facility, ProMach Atlanta in Statham, Ga., for upgraded and expanded multi-brand manufacturing, customer support, aftermarket parts distribution and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).