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When Oberto reformulated some of their beef jerky products, it ran into issues with smaller product particulates getting caught in the seal area, thus causing leakers and rejects. To solve production challenges, Oberto turned to Triangle Package Machinery Company.

The FPA Fall Conference, held from October 2-3 in Chicago, Illinois, hosted a record-breaking 148 attendees and welcomed speakers that focused on topics and issues important to the flexible packaging industry, such as an update on the International Trade Commission and Section 232 investigations of aluminum imports, the state of sustainable packaging, an overview on the flexible packaging global market, an update on FPA’s State Advocacy Program and a polyolefin market update.

The good news is this: New package designs and formats are constantly launching to help us better eat on the go.

All Printing Resources will host a narrow web flexible packaging summit Nov. 9 at the company’s Technical Center in Glendale Heights, Illinois.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America has introduced NutraSave, a film layer for flexible packaging designed to keep food fresher and minimize food waste and costs.

TC Transcontinental Packaging has introduced Oven N Done, Fresh Meals Made Easy, a new innovative packaging solution for the supermarket perimeter. Developed and created by the teams at Robbie in Lenexa, Kansas, this new solution offers supermarkets the opportunity to package fresh seafood or poultry meals with vegetables using their own stores’ chef-inspired recipes, spices and seasonings. 

Long Beach, California-based Epson America, Inc. has expanded its digital label press lineup with the introduction of the SurePress L-4533AW.

Monoprix’s new “La Beauté du Visage” skin care line features all the essentials women need for their daily face care regimen, from cleansers to moisturizers and masks. 

Consolidated Packaging Group (CPG) prides itself on fast time to market, quality and a high level of customer service. But perhaps the Ridgefield Park, New Jersey-based printer/converter's biggest competitive advantage is how diversified it is in its business.

October's Roundtable is with Darren Irons from Maxcess/Webex, and Timothy S. McGillis from Badger Plug.