The ProActive Recycle Ready Retort RT-3000 pouch from ProAmpac is suited for pet and human food and available in both stand-up and three-side seal configurations and is EU and FDA compliant for food contact in retort applications. Designed as a recycle ready mono-material to support a circular economy, RT-3000 runs at similar filling and processing speeds as current multi-material structures that aren’t recyclable. It reportedly offers excellent stiffness for stand-up shelf appearance and very high puncture and flex-crack resistance for safe product handling and distribution. Image courtesy of ProAmpac

The Jif Brand’s latest innovation, Jif Natural Squeeze Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, became available online at select retailers in February. The peanut butter is intended to be easy to use for the whole family, can be enjoyed without the use of a spoon and can help accurately measure the correct portions for recipes, cookies, smoothies and more. The peanut butter is arriving in a multi-serve 13-oz pouch and is made with five ingredients, 90% peanuts and no preservatives or GMOs. Image courtesy of the The J. M. Smucker Company

Kivnon announced three new models of autonomous vehicles: the K03 Twister, the K50 Pallet Truck and the K55 Pallet Stacker — capable of circulating around the environment using magnetic guidance or mapping navigation based on SLAM technology. The new Forklift mobile robots autonomously transport palletized loads of up 1,000 kg and lift heights of up to 1 m. The three new models reflect the manufacturer’s new design line, with new shapes and new colors that reportedly mark the beginning of the new look of the future mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs) from Kivnon. Image courtesy of Kivnon

To pack its small pea plants that grow in SchurStar bags, Grow Up FARM uses the SchurStar Packaging Machine — which offers a rectangular fill opening that covers the entire width of the bag and is ideal for filling light and unevenly shaped products, such as produce, bean sprouts or small pea plants. According to Grow Up FARM, the machine’s versatility and high capacity enable project flexibility and the ability to change from a fully automatic to a manual packing process in a few minutes. Image courtesy of Schur

Post Cereal announced the rollout of two new cereal snacks in large forms and sizes that are ideal to dip, dunk, pop and pack. The new PEBBLES Crisps, which are about the size of a potato chip, come in both Fruity and Cocoa PEBBLES flavors and are gluten-free. The new Honeycomb Big Bites come in the classic Honeycomb flavor as well as a new chocolate flavor and are about twice as big as the original Honeycomb cereal shape. Each of the four varieties are available in a 6-oz multiserve, resealable pouch. The new snacks can be found in the cereal aisle at grocery stores nationwide. Image courtesy of Post Cereal

SuckerPunch Gourmet, a maker of premium pickles, Bloody Mary mixes and pickle juice, announced a logo and packaging refresh across its brand portfolio. Launched earlier this year, the refreshed packaging includes pops of critical elements such as a Non-GMO Project Verified logo, an "11-spice" icon that is shaped like a pickle chip and back panel romance copy that’s modeled after a vintage boxing poster. The company says the redesign was made to better represent the brand’s identity and unique flavors, and to reflect the whimsical, bold and "punchy" personality found in its signature pickles. Image courtesy of SuckerPunch Gourmet