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ProAmpack // proampac.com
High-Performance Retort Pouches Containing PCR Materials
ProAmpac announced the launch of its unique ProActive PCR Retort pouches. Both EU and FDA compliant for food contact in retort applications, ProActive PCR Retort pouches are designed for pet and human food packaging. ProActive PCR Retort pouches offer 30 weight percentage or greater PCR content, reducing the use of virgin resins in the packaging. In addition, these pouches comply with the United Kingdom (UK) Plastics Packaging Tax (PPT). The pouches are designed to have the same high-definition graphic quality as the standard retort pouches.
Courtesy of ProAmpac
Mondi // mondigroup.com
Sliced Foods Solution
PerFORMing Monoloop is a formable and recyclable paper-based solution for sliced food such as cheese or meat. The paper tray with a barrier layer is combined with a plastic top web solution, allowing excellent product protection while reducing plastic use. The barrier layer can be easily separated from the paper tray so that all elements can be disposed of in the correct waste streams separately. PerFORMing Monoloop, certified recyclable by Institute cyclos-HTP, offers high flexibility for the food manufacturer, as it is suitable for a range of depths and forms on existing lines.
Courtesy of Mondi Group
Antares Vision Group // antaresvision.com
One Machine for Multiple Quality Inspections
Antares Vision Group’s All-in-One series combines multiple inspection controls into single machines to meet different quality requirements, such as regulatory compliance; container integrity; detecting micro leaks and contaminants; weight control; and verifying labeling and other information (e.g. expiration date, lot code). Every machine in the All-in-One series, as well as all standalone solutions, can be integrated into Antares Vision Group’s Digital Factory software platform, which connects solutions to optimize production and monitor efficiency.
Courtesy of Antares Vision Group
Markem-Imaje // markem-imaje.com
New Continuous Inkjet Printer
Markem-Imaje announced the launch of its 9750 continuous inkjet printer. The 9750 is capable of traceability coding — including text messages up to five lines, logos and high resolution 1D and 2D codes — on an array of packaging. It is designed to maximize uptime and maintain the highest performance levels in even the most demanding environments and with the highest throughput levels. The 9750’s Intelli’Design process and a portfolio of ink formulations, including alcohol-based, water-based and MEK-free inks in a wide variety of colors, can help reduce consumable consumption and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by up to 50%, while improving operator safety and well-being. The 9750’s Intelli’Swap modular system means that customers can swap out individual parts that need to be replaced and not the entire block.
Courtesy of Markem-Imaje
KM Packaging // kmpackaging.com
Bags of Freshness for Home-Delivered Pasta
Nonna Tonda has begun use of KM Packaging’s C-Bag, a printed industrially-compostable zipper bag from KM Packaging’s C-Range that has been developed in partnership with Treetop Biopak, for its line of pastas. The C-Range of compostable bio-plastic packaging has similar properties and look and feel as conventional plastic and also includes shrink wrap, stretch wrap, cling film, adhesive tape and nets. The products will biodegrade if disposed of properly through home composting or industrial composting, depending on the material.
Courtesy of KM Packaging
June 2022 // flexpackmag.com