In This Issue

Features

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PRINT QUALITY

Improved Print Performance on Flexible Packaging
An in-depth look at two printing and marking technologies that are used throughout the flexible packaging industry due to their versatility and print clarity: continuous inkjet (CIJ) and thermal transfer overprinting (TTO).

RECYCLING POSSIBILITIES

Collaborating for the Health of Our Planet

Flexible Packaging had the opportunity to talk with Jeff Wooster, global sustainability director for Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, about what consumers want, technologies that bring recycled materials to market, the recycling crisis and collaboration.

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OPTIMIZATION

Machine Optimization for Sustainable Flexible Packaging
Even with the present challenges, there are plenty of opportunities to be ready with the right packaging equipment and configurations.

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SOFTWARE TRENDS

Advanced Software Adoption Accelerates for Printers and Converters
Printers and converters continue to add advanced software for prepress functions while also evaluating new platforms to optimize quality control during print runs and reduce overall ink consumption.

ULTRASONIC SEALING

Ultrasonic Sealing Technology Aims for a Larger Market Share
Recent sustainability action with film material could increase adoption of this technology, so we asked industry leaders what features of ultrasonic sealing are driving these trends.

Departments

FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN

This Way Up Creates Global Brand for Nurishh
In 2020, Groupe Bel acquired All in Foods, a French plant-based cheese startup, with the aim to develop a globally recognized plant-based cheese profile that appealed to mainstream and flexitarian audiences.

AD INDEX

BUYER'S GUIDE PREMIUM LISTINGS

CLASSIFIED NETWORK

LEADING EDGE

PACK EXPO Profiles

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

ABOUT THE COVER:

Groupe Bel acquired All in Foods, a French plant-based cheese startup, with the aim to develop a globally recognized plant-based cheese profile that appealed to mainstream and flexitarian audiences.

Cover and feature photos courtesy of This Way Up.

September 2021 // flexpackmag.com