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Market Trends

Frozen Foods put the Chill in Mealtime

The demand for frozen foods has skyrocketed with more meals served at home.

September 21, 2020

While frozen foods once were considered a sub-par meal choice and unhealthy newer options are giving consumers what they crave. It is evident that the novel coronavirus has shifted consumer preferences, and frozen foods is one significant market we see change.

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Materials

When Recyclability Isn’t Enough

Making sense of more sustainable paper packaging options.

James Fogg

September 21, 2020

The term “recyclable” has long been a buzzword in the food packaging industry. But now consumers and other stakeholders are demanding more than the iconic three-arrow triangle stamped on their hamburger box.

Novolex Senior Director Earns First 'Women in Supply Chain' Award

September 18, 2020

Amy Barnes, senior director at Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, sustainability and innovation, has earned the inaugural Women in Supply Chain Award.

Innovations in Paper Labels

Stephanie D'Cruz

September 17, 2020

Sustainability is an important topic for brands and converters, and this applies to paper, film, plastic and any product on the market. Pressure-sensitive labels play a big part in sustainability. Although over the years there has been a reduction in paper use, companies are still looking for ways to better enable recycling.

Machinery

Pickling Company Grows Into New Equipment

The installation of two high-speed case packers has helped the brand reach big results in a short time.

Kristen Kazarian

September 11, 2020

OH SNAP!® Pickling Company, based in Wisconsin, is in the final stages of installing two new high-speed SOMIC end-of-line packaging machines. The first of the popular 424 W3 wraparound case packers for retail-ready packaging has begun handling the collating and case packing of almost two million single-serve pouches per week.

Spotlight Feature- 2

Automated Inspection Protects Brand Quality for Syrup Manufacturer

Kristen Kazarian

September 10, 2020

A popular bottled syrup company recently partnered with EPIC Systems to launch newly designed bottles and labels for the its evolving breakfast food portfolio. This partnership resulted in a robust packaging inspection system that helped the syrup company bring new products to market quickly, without exposing the brand to undue risks.

Spotlight Feature

What Does Your Labeling Say?

Labels communicate to consumers about your brand — be it a recycling claim, nutrition benefits, or how the product can be used.

Kristen Kazarian

September 4, 2020

We look at the total package, including the label, to identify problems with consumer engagement. Recyclability and sustainability paired with a nice design at low cost are just a few benefits brands and converters look for. Below, we find a few recent label offerings that just might fit the bill for the future of labels.

New Technology for Food Wrappers Based on Extract from Algae

September 2, 2020

A Chinese research team based in Qingdao, Shandong province, is developing a new technology for food packaging that is expected to be ecologically friendly and pose no threat to people's health.

Colbert Packaging Helps Employ and Mentor Youth

August 27, 2020

Over seven years ago, 19-year old Kyle Kamerer Jr. was in transition and sleeping in his car. Times were tough, and he needed work. Recognizing his potential, Tim Price and the Colbert Team offered Kamerer a chance with a job performing general manufacturing labor.

Kellogg's Offers Chance to Create Personalized Cereal Boxes

August 25, 2020

Kellogg is offering U.K. customers the chance to create a personalized 'back to school' cereal box. Shoppers collect codes from three promotional packs and then upload a photo and personalized message to a website