4 "As both a packager and processor of breads and rolls, we came to PACK EXPO looking for <strong>the</strong> latest in food safety and it delivered. This show takes a total systems, holistic approach that we could not get from just a bakery-focused show." — Roger Henneberger. Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2012
With world populaon growth shis towards emerging markets such as <strong>the</strong> Asia-Pacific region, manufacturers of baked goods and snacks stand to see a 7 percent annual rise in global sales of snack foods.* PACK EXPO spotlighted <strong>the</strong> innovaons and market k<strong>now</strong>ledge brand owners need to capitalize on this growth, increase output and gain a compeve edge. *Source: Bakery and Snacks - Market Assessment 2012; August 2012; <strong>PMMI</strong> New Zipper Applicator for Bags Conce North America added a new zipper applicator for bags. The system forms and cuts <strong>the</strong> zipper, inserts it into <strong>the</strong> bag and seals it in place — at speeds as high as 700 bags/hour. The introducon of a zipper applicator reduces <strong>the</strong> cost of <strong>the</strong> bag as compared to bags with pre-applied zippers. The applica-tor is part of a form/fill/seal system that can produce bags holding 5 to 110 pounds of bulk product. – EJB More informaon: John Elegreet, packaging specialist, Reliable Packaging Machinery LLC: john@reliablepkg.com; 706.654.3000, New Generation VFFS Sealing Technique Sealstrip Corp. displayed its new FreshPak Cross Direcon technology at <strong>the</strong> show. While <strong>the</strong> FreshPak resealing technology for horizontal form/fill/seal applicaons has been available for years, <strong>the</strong> new Cross Direcon technology is designed specifically for vercal form/fill/seal applicaons. The reseal technology uses FDA-compliant pressure-sensive tape that has non-pressure sensi-‐ ve areas for an easy-to-grip, easy-open feature ulizing a tear tape. The resealing technology maintains package barrier proper-‐ es and can be used with a wide range of film materials. The FreshPak Cross Direcon pressure-sensive reseal material is availa-ble in long rolls for extended runs. — BAG More Info: Jo Anne Forman, CEO/director of product development, Sealstrip Corp.: 610.367.6282, jforman@sealstrip.com ; www.sealstrip.com Hook-to-Hook Pouch Closure Velcro’s new hook-to-hook style open/reclose feature for flexible pouches, PRESS-LOK, is available in three widths, ranging from ¼ inch to 3 / 8 inch wide. The company says all three are consumer-friendly and easier to align than zippers, and <strong>the</strong>y are designed to close around fines and parculates. PRESS-LOK is FDA-approved and heat-sealable to PE. Velcro says <strong>the</strong> closures can be adapted to most packaging machinery and, in fact, ano<strong>the</strong>r exhibitor was applying PRESS-LOK closures to <strong>the</strong> pouches it was producing at <strong>the</strong> show. While <strong>the</strong>y are not as airght as zipper devices, Velcro asserts <strong>the</strong> barrier is sufficient for aer-opening in-home storage and use for most dry food applicaons. – JES More informaon: Christopher Lerra, senior business development manager, Velcro: 603.222.4802, www.velcro.com. Flat-Bottom Bag Features New Hook & Loop Closure Peel Plascs displayed its new EZ-Close® package at <strong>the</strong> show. This is a flat boom pouch that uses Velcro® PRESS-LOK® closure technology. The Velcro material is ap-plied just like a press-to-close zipper is applied, and actually uses <strong>the</strong> same equip-ment, specifically a hook-and-loop Velcro material. The first commercial applicaon of <strong>the</strong> Peel Plascs EZ-Close® package is a line of Lundberg Family Farms rice products, which includes its Wild Blend brand. The line of rice products in <strong>the</strong> new Velcro® reclosable pouch was launched in <strong>the</strong> US in <strong>the</strong> fall of 2012. — BAG More informaon: Will Troost, customer service representave, Peel Plascs: 905.456.4041, will@peelplascs.com ; www.peelplascs.com. Efficient Flexible Cube Pack Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., introduced its PrimaPak package, a stackable, reclosable rectangular flexible package produced from printed rollstock on vercal form/fill/seal Peel Plascs EZ-Close® BAKERY/SNACK PRESS-LOK Velcro hook-to-hook pouch closure 5 BAKERY/SNACK
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