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VSP can be used with poly-coated paperboard

Materials

Vacuum Skin Packaging for Premium Foods

VSP accommodates differently shaped products and sharp edges, and it can skin pack with paperboard, offering more options.

April 11, 2019

While vacuum skin packaging has been available for the past several years, the technology seems to be gaining momentum as a preferred package of choice for more premium food options. This shift toward greater acceptance is due in large part to newer films that can accommodate products of different shapes, high protrusions and sharp edges.

The Salvadorean food pouch packaging design

Brand Packaging: Packaging Redesign

Is It Time For a Food Package Redesign?

These steps will help you to make a decision whether it’s time to redesign or leave it alone.

April 1, 2019

Food brands owners often come to us when their current packaging design is hindering them from taking a brand to the next level. It’s gotten them to a certain point, but now they are ready to invest in a design that will dramatically increase sales.

Market Trends: Produce Packaging

Understanding the Grape for Proper Packaging

Grapes have some traits that require understanding in order to be packaged properly.

January 14, 2019

Richard (Dick) Lindenmuth, president and CEO of Styrotek, a California-based company that designs and manufactures EPS packaging for table grapes as well as other foods and pharmaceuticals, discusses grape packaging challenges and solutions.

European Union Eyes Disposable Plastics Ban

October 1, 2018

The European Union (EU) aims to levy measures to reduce plastic waste, including a new packaging law that regulates product responsibility for packaging much more stringently, aims to promote the consideration of environmental impact already during design and make it tangible in the price.

Toshiba Machine SCARA robot from TM Robotics

Machinery Technology: Robotics

Robotic Solution for Food Packaging

Reduced size, higher speeds optimize automated loading system.

Nigel Smith

June 14, 2018

Fold it, seal it, tape it, box it, pick it, place it — automate it. These are the separate processes that Finland-based Orfer Oy needed to automate to speed up its packaging operations. However, automating these processes without expanding factory floor space proved to be a challenging feat.

All Packaging Company's SlideBox CR SB200

Market Trends: Pharmaceutical Packaging

Pot Luck: Cannabis Packaging Reaches New High

Kristen Kazarian

February 16, 2018

Cannabis continues to grow with many countries legalizing its usage, creating a new packaging segment. In 2018, Canada is expected to fully legalize marijuana, and the U.S. appears to be heading down the same path as more states approve its medical and recreational use.

Cover Story: Food Packaging

What’s Cooking in Food Packaging?

Consumer trends driving developments that enhance food shopping

John Kalkowski

February 12, 2018

Consumers have become accustomed to having a wide variety of foods available to them from all corners of the world, no matter what season it may be. The days of being able to eat what is grown or raised on your own plot of land are long gone, especially as the world becomes more urbanized.

Packaging Films Market- U.S.

November 1, 2017

This study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011, and 2016) and forecasts (2021) by market, and resin. The study also evaluates company market share and offers competitive analysis on industry participants.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2017

Packaging technology potentially doubles shelf life for organic and natural foods

September 13, 2017

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America will showcase a flexible packaging technology keeps foods fresher and enhances the consumer appeal of popular brands while minimizing food waste and costs. The solution will be on display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.