Reclosability can add significant value to flexible packaging. Flexible pouches with closures are regularly used in both retail and food service applications for frozen, heat-and-eat, and deli meat products. However, there are some challenges within the meat packaging environment that... Read More...
Packaging is an ever-evolving animal, which is why trade shows like the 2017 PACK EXPO in Las Vegas are such valuable events. It’s an opportunity to learn about emerging packaging trends and best practices while networking with professionals and connecting... Read More...
Everyone is trying to figure out the best way to market to Millennials. The generation has become the largest consumer group in America, and its members are moving into their prime spending years. Millennials make purchasing decisions a bit differently... Read More...
Lawn and garden products often come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and items such as mulch, grass seed, potting soil, pesticides, fertilizer and other granular products can prove to be difficult to package. With American adults collectively spending... Read More...
What was once a novelty has now become a consumer expectation. More industries than ever are looking to attract consumers through the use of standup pouches and other flexible packaging. This includes snack food companies, who most recently began featuring... Read More...
Eco-friendly manufacturing practices do more than give companies something to brag about. Sustainability and efficiency go hand-in-hand, leading to cost savings and a cleaner planet. That’s why Fresh-Lock® Slider Zipper has been offering unique zipper spool recycling and reuse programs... Read More...
You’ve seen the numbers. Flexible packaging, such as the popular standup pouch, is forecast to grow significantly. According to one report, by the year 2024, flexible packaging is expected to be a $250 billion global market. Flexible Packaging magazine recently... Read More...
Resealability on pouches of shredded cheese is a must-have feature. However, recent changes in package sizes have made it difficult for brands and manufacturers to feasibly use a slider system. When Walmart reduced the width of its 8-oz. shredded cheese... Read More...
More than ever, people care about their health and are willing to pay a premium when purchasing natural products. That has become evident across nearly all consumer packaged goods, from food items and household cleaners to personal care products and... Read More...
Using reclosable features with flexible packaging adds value for the end user and can set your brand apart from other products on the shelf. However, once you’ve chosen to add a closure like a track and slider to a standup... Read More...
