Presto Products Company’s Fresh-Lock® brand, a leader in reclosable flexible packaging technology, is introducing two new innovations that set the stage for the next generation of slider technology.
New benefits for the consumer-packaged goods industry include a single film process that reduces material consumption and larger fill and access openings for contents ranging from snacks to liquids.
This year’s first-place winner was a team of students from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and the second-place winner was a team of students from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).
Based on PP and PE mono-materials, these films can be processed on both horizontal and vertical flow pack machines into flowpacks, doypacks (with or without spouts), and block-bottom pouches.
HMC is a leader in manufacturing, refurbishing, and servicing of horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) machines. Its packaging solutions serve a wide range of industries, including food, snacks, cosmetics, healthcare, and others.
Matrix, a ProMach product brand, is a leader in VFFS packaging equipment producing a variety of flexible bag styles, including pillow, gusseted, flat bottom, and modified doy.
In a crowded CPG marketplace, selecting the right fitment is not just about functionality — it’s a strategic decision that shapes consumer perception, achieves regulatory adherence, and reflects sustainability efforts.
Choosing the right cap and spout is essential for making an impression and optimizing production. In a market focused on first impressions, safety, and sustainability, packaging is a crucial business decision, especially for rigid and flexible packaging.
Follow the path of two visionary leaders who collaborated to establish the flexible pouch packaging industry in North America. Steve Fairfield is the namesake of a new award recognizing flexible packaging innovation, and Steve Gosling is the award’s first recipient.