Flexible Packaging Markets

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After more than 50 years, Elkay Plastics Co, Inc, based in Commerce, Ca, is rebranding itself as part of a renewed commitment to core capabilities and customer engagement. The new brand, LK Packaging, will still be energizing the packaging supply chain with a wide range of readily available, state-of-the-art packaging solutions.

Adaptability is the sweet spot for succeeding in today’s changing confectionery industry. The convergence of several consumer trends, such as single-serve portions and on-the-go packaging, is driving the demand for more flexible form/fill/seal (FFS) technology.

Everywhere, it seems, people are drinking coffee- at home, in the office, in their cars and at restaurants. Consumers are estimated to drink approximately 1.4 billion cups per day. Consequently, it's not surprising that coffee reportedly is the most widely used product in the world after oil.

FrieslandCampina unveils new packaging as part of rebranding for Dutch Masterpiece cheese brand; new product labels feature eye-catching images and a full cheese profile at the front.

M&M’s launching 36 uniquely-themed packages that have a saying for every person, feeling and occasion, allowing consumers to connect, express and celebrate simple, everyday moments.

The global food packaging market will approach $400 billion by 2025, making operational improvements and new equipment critical for CPGs to keep pace, according a PMMI report.

When walking through the supermarket, have you ever noticed how many products feature labels? By labels, we don’t mean the small price tags, but rather the larger labels that are used as an advertising medium and to display the product information.

Demand for cannabis product packaging is anticipated to reach $278 million in 2019, increasing 31 percent per year to $1.1 billion in 2024.

As consumer preferences and priorities evolve, both packaging and food and beverage companies look for ways to innovate, so their packaged goods will not only meet the needs of consumers, but also stand out on store shelves.

Reed-Lane, a New Jersey-based contract packaging provider serving pharmaceutical manufacturers, has added a dedicated room for vial and ampule kitting to its cold chain capabilities. The space is capable of labeling vials and ampules, then kitting them with other components such as printed literature.