In November, Ampac, Cincinnati, launched E-Z SnackPak, a pouch designed for the single-serve snack food market that opens into a tray. A tetrahedron, it adds support and product protection during shipping and handling. “The geometric design can be packed into a corrugated shipper with an efficient interlocking pattern, or displayed in a shelf-ready carton at point-of-sale, making your product stand out on the shelf,” says Millie Nuno, senior marketing manager for the company. “The new format also uses up to 25 percent less packaging than the common pillow packages it can replace, improving the product-to-package ratio. This product is not only innovative, but a sustainable solution.”
Bosch Packaging Technology, New Richmond, WI, debuted its new Pack 101 horizontal flow wrapper at PACK EXPO 2013. This technology was designed in response to bakers’ requests for more flexibility. Adjustable, the Pack 101 can be used to package a wide range of baked goods, snacks and other food products, reducing costs for manufacturers.