Flexible Packaging

2020 April

Among the articles in the April 2020 issue of Flexible Packaging Magazine, find out what the Head of Sustainable Packaging Coalition is saying about the prospects for packaging’s role in improving the environment, read this month's Roundtable on extrusion equipment, and much more!

Spotlight: Sustainability

Advancing Sustainability

Head of Sustainable Packaging Coalition discusses the prospects for packaging’s role in improving the environment.

John Kalkowski

April 1, 2020

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Sustainability has become the mantra of the packaging world. No matter which way you look, companies are developing new products and processes that will reduce packaging's impact on the environment. Nowhere is this movement more critical than in the flexible packaging space.

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Flexible Focus: Baby Food

Pouches Take Baby Food Market By Storm

More Than Baby Steps

John Kalkowski

April 6, 2020

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When it comes to baby food, today’s parents seem to be primarily concerned that the product is healthful, organic and sustainable. Those same concerns apply to baby food packaging. Perhaps that’s the reason why pouches are becoming so popular in this segment.

Flexible By Design: Limited Edition Candy

Kit Kat Celebrates New Birthday Cake Bar

Kristin Joker

April 2, 2020

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Because flavor innovation is key for the continued success of Kit Kat, Flexible Packaging spoke with Mary Marette, senior manager, strategic design at Hershey about the new launch.

Labeling: Inks and Coating

The Value of Inks & Coatings in a Circular Economy

How recyclability, bio-renewability and compostability play a critical role.

Bob O'Boyle, Contributing writer Dennis Sweet

April 6, 2020

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In a world where sustainability is a top priority, brand owners in every industry are positioning their brands as environmentally friendly. From food production to packaging, even price may be taking a back seat to sustainability when it comes to consumer demands.

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Constantia Opens New Plant in India with 3 Comexi Machines

April 6, 2020

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Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the printing and flexible packaging industry conversion, and Constantia Flexibles, a top three global producer of flexible packaging, have strengthened their relationship with the installation of three machines at the opening of the Constantia Ecoflex Ahmedabad in India.

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Acutote Offers Broad Portfolio of Election Label Materials

April 7, 2020

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Acucote, a solutions-oriented pressure-sensitive adhesive coating manufacturer, has expanded its portfolio of stocked material to meet the urgent needs of political campaigns with pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive promotional products.

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Nulogy and Skjodt-Barrett Foods Partner to Improve Operations

April 6, 2020

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Nulogy, a provider of agile supply chain solutions, today announced a partnership with North American food manufacturer and packager Skjodt-Barrett Foods to bolster agility and collaboration within Skjodt-Barrett’s contract manufacturing and custom ingredients operations.

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Land O’Frost Unveils Fresh Look for Premium Meat

April 7, 2020

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Land O'Frost, the pre-sliced deli meats brand and a producer of specialty meats, announced new packaging design for its flagship premium meat product line. The revamp of Land O'Frost premium meat takes the brand from a design dating back to the product's debut.

Over 850 professionals from CPG companies, retailers, converters, trade groups, consulting and research firms, and packaging materials, machinery, and service providers are expected to attend.

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