In This Issue
Features
GPF Daily Agenda
There’s much to learn from industry experts at this year’s events.
Learn about the process of creating the first dual-sided pouch, the state of the flexible packaging industry, how companies are making sustainability work and much more.
GPF-KEYNOTE
Introducing the First Dual-sided Pouch
In a continuously evolving and competitive marketplace, packaging plays a key role in determining a brand’s success.
PAPER’S IMPACT
The Future of the Paper Packaging Sector and the Planet
Kaushal Shah, founder and CEO of envoPAP, shares his thoughts on environmentally friendly packaging, megatrends, e-commerce and industry collaboration.
TALKING TECH
Fountain Drink Delivery Has Room for Improvement
The Automated Sealing Machine from GP PRO uses seal technology on to-go beverages to prevent spills and tampering.
Columns
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Digital Watermarking Technology Optimizes Packaging Line Efficiencies at P&G
Procter & Gamble uses a digital watermarking solution from Digimarc that allows a flexographic printed label to host internal data while also providing a marketing message on the Dawn Ultra line of liquid soap bottles.
LABEL TECHNOLOGY
Why and How Brands Should Move Toward Sustainable Labels
Brands still need to decide what a retailer, investor or consumer will observe from its packaging.
INK TRENDS
Food and Beverage Inks are Meeting Consumer Trends
The world of inks is keeping pace with the race for increasing food-safe product standards, packaging that pops and sustainability.
Departments
FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN
The Kroger Co. Offers the Our Brands Recycling Program by TerraCycle
The newly expanded program is reportedly the first program of its kind.
ABOUT THE COVER:
Flexible pouch packaging has been leading the way in transforming common CPGs for more than a decade. The latest game changer —the first dual-sided pouch — is repackaging a classic combination: PB&J. Cover and feature video by yasinemir / Creatas Video via Getty Images. Product images courtesy of Split Nutrition.
June 2021 // flexpackmag.com