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Pouch o’ gold

While the flexible packaging industry no doubt took its blows during the downturn, there seems to be a large consensus that the bottom is in our rear view mirror.

Show me the sustainability

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Building a safe work foundation

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Aiming for a perfect ‘10

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When the time comes

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Set the table for sustainability

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Changing of the guard

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Pockets of green

This program is not just a case of "getting another...merit badge to stick on your sales brochure."

LCA or GHG: Which measurement will rule?

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EFCA: Who profits?

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MY THEORY OF RELATIVITY

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What can we learn from the past?

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Be the 'go-to' guy

It's not enough just to lightweight anymore. You've also got to "do more with that less."

What will the new guy do?

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Are you tracking this?

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Poly/paper hybrid bag makes a 'strong' statement

Bemis Paper Packaging Div.
800-541-4303; www.bemispaper.com

Lidding technology morphs into easy-open pouch

Reynolds Flexible Packaging
800-327-7768; www.reynoldspkg.com/flexiblepackaging

Mash-it-yourself potatoes steam in bag

Alcan Packaging
773-399-8000; www.alcanpackaging.com

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Mash-it-yourself potatoes steam in bag
Poly/paper hybrid bag makes a 'strong' statement
Lidding technology morphs into easy-open pouch

Recycle misperceptions into sales

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Microwavable tray/lid package steams foods

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Single-serve milk rebrands with new shrink-sleeve labels

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Roasting bags available for moderate to high oven temperatures

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EDITOR’S CHOICE

Single-serve milk rebrands with new shrink-sleeve labels
Roasting bags available for moderate to high oven temperatures
Microwavable tray/lid package steams foods

Do price hikes signal desperation…or confidence?

Is it finally time for you to raise prices and get some relief from pinched profits? You’re getting squeezed from both ends: Raw material costs continue to escalate, while customers, subtly or straight out, warn you that their reaction to even the hint of a price hike will make you weep like a little girl.

Capital idea!

The government has done you a favor…are you taking advantage of it?

Editorial: ‘Quasi’ rigid offers new opportunities

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Hello. My name is…

Allow me to introduce two new members of the Flexible Packaging editorial staff. I joined the magazine at the beginning of March when Brendan O’Neill, the editor-in-chief, left to pursue another opportunity. Some of you may already know me. My name is Lisa Pierce, and I’ve been a journalist covering the end-user packaging industry since 1981.

Editor's Forum

Last year much of the industry was abuzz with the purchase of Alcan by Rio Tinto, a move based on the metal business of the two companies, but one that would obviously impact the flexible packaging business unit of Alcan.

A Fresh, Flexible Future

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

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A Fresh, Flexible Future

Health is a concern of a majority of the population in some form or another. These days that concern often takes the form of an interest in being ‘green,’ a concept that obviously is directed toward the environment but indirectly affects peoples’ health.

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Mini Tubing Shrink Bags Increase Pack Integrity

Digital Printing Helps Cheese At Market

Return of the Old, Introduction of the New

Packaging, even flexible packaging, must be responsive to trends in social and cultural circles. To that end, brand owners have made it a priority to work with designers and packaging manufacturers to develop packaging that reflects the trends within the marketplace.

EDITOR'S CHOICE

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Warm Weather and Industry Networking

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