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The mission to cut food waste in the U.S. moves up the national priority list as the USDA and EPA set a target of 50% reduction by 2030.

Flint Group has launched Flexocure ANCORA 50, a low migration UV flexo inks for food labels and certain flexible packaging applications.

Suitable for surface print applications on a number of the commonly used flexible packaging substrates, Sun Chemical’s SunUno Solimax multi-purpose ink system maximizes press room efficiency while simplifying the overall print production process, the company says.

We caught up with Michael Pappas, president, Catbridge Machinery, for his take on minimizing efficiencies, tension control and more in slitting/rewinding.

Q: When it comes to film, it seems that “thinner, stronger, stiffer” is the motto in flexible packaging. Are there any other film trends that you’re seeing or that you anticipate seeing?

In today’s world, any company that has an established brand needs to protect it.

Many flexible packaging companies are building growth strategies around digital print technologies, integrating digital presses into their current operations.

The winter often brings expectations of colder, lower humidity weather and the right conditions for generating static electricity in flexible packaging processes.

Pulitzer-prize author David McCullough is among the great speakers at the Flexible Packaging Association 2016 Annual Meeting.

Precision AirConvey, a manufacturer of trim and matrix removal systems, has appointed John Coates as its new chief operating officer. In the position, Coates will work to aggressively position the company for continued expansion and success in high growth markets.