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Clear Lam has launched several new packaging innovations that maximize on-shelf merchandising.

Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have developed the world’s first Sealed Paper Packaging.

PAC Machinery has unveiled a Magnum Horizontal Fulfillment Auto Bagger with dual-side label printer, designed for mail order fulfillment.

The bars category continues show good to strong levels of growth, with sufficiently diversified product offerings to appeal to nearly every type of shopper. Few product categories so seamlessly fit into today’s on-the-go lifestyle suited to on-demand snacking.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.'s Model 19 packer is designed for snack manufacturers interested in automating their hand-packing lines.

Dansensor AS recently unveiled LeakProtego, a fully automated, leak testing system designed to help food processors detect micro leaks in individual modified atmosphere packages (MAP).

When it comes to baked goods and snacks, consumers increasingly look for products in resealable, standup pouches and flexible packaging. It boosts ease-of-use for consumers, and helps improve the ability to keep foods fresh. As a result, bakers and snack producers are helping retailers meet this demand by investing in equipment capable of making packaging with popular closures, such as press-to-close zippers and sliders.

Equipment manufacturers offering scales and checkweighers now offer systems that feature data connectivity, hygienic design, high speeds, improved accuracy, less waste and the ability to maintain traceability. And in addition to all these improvements, today’s scales and checkweighers are easier to use than earlier models.

A new series of BULK-OUT Half-Frame bulk bag dischargers from Flexicon Corp. features low-cost, variable-height frames and offsets to fit restricted areas.

Erik Fihlman is now program manager for the company’s bakery, prepared foods and seafood markets.