Jim Butschli

Features Editor
Therma-Pak® is used to protect a shipment of ice cream.
Cold chain management connects pharma to food
Anthony Dellumo, Product Specialist at QProducts & Services, discusses thermal packaging needs in these two markets, and the booming e-commerce business and its cold chain implications.
Feb 26th, 2019
Perdue unveiled new and improved packaging design in Sept. 2018 that offers a bright, modern look for poultry products.
Perdue modernizes packaging to ‘stand out from the flock’
Playful illustrations and vibrant colors lend a more contemporary design to the company’s line of fresh chicken packaging as part of an effort to inspire and connect with younger consumers.
Jan 16th, 2019
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Closure Liners Provide Differentiation
TriSeal/TekniPlex business showcased Sniff Seal technology that allows consumers to experience a scent/aroma at retail.
Oct 30th, 2018
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Vertical Robotic Case Packer
From ESS Technologies, Model V30 incorporates the latest servo technology for running products with or without topserts, bags and cartons.
Oct 30th, 2018
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A holistic view of flexible packaging in a sustainable world
Alison Keane, President and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Assn. describes the sustainability benefits of flexible packaging.
Oct 29th, 2018
Maria Halford and Sal Pellingra of ProAmpac.
Focus on flexible packaging and sustainability
ProAmpac premiers its ProActive Sustainability brand mark at PACK EXPO International to reinforce its commitment to environmental stewardship.
Oct 14th, 2018
ISTA -- Responsible Packaging by Design
Incorporating responsible packaging by design
Such design supports the transportation of products for any industry, reconciling the requirements of the end user, the profitability of the producer, and the protection of the planet.
Sep 27th, 2018
Total US packaging market by segment
Flexible packaging market is characterized by solid, long-term growth
The Flexible Packaging Association’s 2018 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report identifies flexibles as the second-largest packaging segment.
Sep 25th, 2018
The FDA provided this image to identify what's different with the new Nutrition Facts label.
Dietary fiber update leads to first Nutrition Facts label overhaul in more than 20 years
FDA’s compliance date for the updated Nutrition Facts label is Jan. 1, 2020 for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales; Jan. 1, 2021 for smaller manufacturers.
Jul 9th, 2018
Chicken Tortilla is one of four varieties of Swanson-brand Homemade Soup Maker.
Swanson pouch stands up to soup competitors
New Swanson Homemade Soup Maker represents the only dry soup in Campbell’s U.S. portfolio.
Jul 9th, 2018
The tetrahedron or triangular pyramid pack is similar in shape to the Doritos snack itself. It opens into a snacking tray to enable product sharing.
Shareable new Doritos pack makes snacking 'E-Z' in Mexico
In the first application of its kind outside of Japan, PepsiCo Mexico Foods launches Doritos in an innovative tetrahedron-shaped pouch that transforms the pack into a fun snacking 'tray.'
Jun 6th, 2018
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Steuben Foods’ distinctive pack helps launch alt-milk beverage
The company’s Elmhurst-brand premium nut-based beverages are reportedly the first in the U.S. to use this ‘low acid carton bottle.'
Apr 13th, 2017
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Oberweis sees the light and switches to amber bottles for milk
In-store lighting issues that negatively impact taste lead Oberweis to take the risk of changing from its iconic clear glass bottles to amber bottles for white milks.
Apr 11th, 2017