Mocon, Inc., manufacturer of permeation instrumentation, has developed a new oxygen transmission rate test instrument, which accurately and repeatedly measures barriers ten times lower than previous levels.

Precision-tolerance pad plugs from Badger Plug Co., simplify roll suspension and product dispensing.

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Mocon, Inc. and Ronox Technology, Kobierzyce, Poland have partnered to establish a certified lab for permeation, seal strength and leak detection testing of rigid and flexible packaging structures used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Parents can now conveniently package homemade pureed baby food into easy-to-use, minimal-mess fitment pouches thanks to a new line of U-Fill Snack Pack Fitment Pouches from Rowan U-Fill Group, Cincinnati, Ohio.

The “FastTrak FlexiPak” program from EnVision and Coyote brings together two companies based in Phoenix: a contract manufacturing/packaging company, which usually is not versed in making pouches, and a pouch converter, which usually has no relationship with co-packers.

Velcro Industries, a technology-driven, global organization providing connection solutions for businesses and consumers around the world, today announced its partnership with premium pet food maker, Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Artisanal foods manufacturer Le Grand of St-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec has become known for its pesto products that come in a pouch.

The reclosable system for flexible packaging, Easy-Lock by Aplix, has been selected by Arla Food to launch its new Anchor Cheddar cheese range.

Packaging manufacturer Ecolean Air Aseptic has developed a new, lightweight package for Orangina-Schweppes’ portable juice drink, P’tit Oasis.