New Packaging Equipment: December 2021
Bakery and snack producers can choose from a wide range of convenience packaging solutions—single-serve, re-sealable, portion-controlled—to meet demands of retailers and consumers. The latest innovations offer reliable containment, product freshness, recyclability and sustainability, thus fitting the needs of on-the-go, convenience-oriented consumers.
Company: Kwik Lok
Website: www.kwiklok.com
Equipment Snapshot: Karen Reed, global director of marketing and communications for Kwik Lok, Yakima, WA, has noticed a trend toward requests for smaller portions in countries such as Japan where household size has decreased, space is at premium, and the number of convenience stores has increased. “Kwik Lok closures allow for a package to be reclosed, regardless of the size. This allows smaller families or single consumers to make a purchase without concern about food waste. Bakery and snack producers can use our closures on multiple-size package offerings.”
Company: ALLIEDFLEX
Website: https://alliedflex.com
Equipment Snapshot: ALLIEDFLEX Technologies Inc. provides machine solutions for single-serve convenience sizes; popular retail sizes; and large family sizes purchased through club stores or e-commerce.
Company: Presto Products
Website: https://prestoproducts.com
Equipment Snapshot: Among new convenience packaging products recently introduced to the bakery and snack market, Presto Products, a business of Reynolds Consumer Products, offers the Fresh-Lock zipper style 8425. This 10-mm closure is designed to meet challenges associated with mono recyclable films; ink splitting associated with digital inks; and dry, flowable product applications.
Company: TC Transcontinental Packaging
Website: https://tctranscontinental.com
Equipment Snapshot: TC Transcontinental Packaging, which specializing in extrusion, lamination, printing and converting, offers a variety of convenience packaging features. The company can laser-score or create tear notches in order to produce packaging that is easy-to-open.
Company: Sealstrip Corp.
Website: https://sealstrip.com
Equipment Snapshot: Sealstrip Corp. has introduced three convenience packaging solutions. First, the new FreshPak Barrier Plus feature supports high-barrier packaging, while providing easy opening and resealability. Second, the company’s new ShortiSeal product creates a package with a 6-inch piece of resealable tape. Third, the company’s VerdeSeal recyclable material for resealable packaging offers sustainability benefits.