Senior Manager of Packaging R & D discusses the benefits and tradeoffs to moving to monolayer films including availability, cost and functionality.
B & G Foods (Green Giant) is testing monolayer films for better sustainability footprint, but Covid has thrown a wrench in the planning process, limiting time and access for line trials. Watch this six-minute video with Brian Stepowany, and Packaging World's Matt Reynolds. as they discuss the factors Green Giant has to consider as they explore the move to monolayer microwavable food packaging.
B & G participated in a one-hour Jumpstart program on sustainability for PACK EXPO Connects. See the entire program here.
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BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of flexible packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food products including candy, coffee, frozen food, cheese, produce, snacks, bakery and pet food; as well as a wide range of non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of your packaging line.
Dorner is a manufacturer of packaged and custom conveyor systems, solving industrial, packaging, and sanitary conveyor automation needs. Our wide range of conveyor solutions are flexible, easy to select, easy to integrate, and easy to acquire through an efficient delivery & support network.
EDL Packaging Engineers, a Massman Automation Company, understands that secondary and end-of-line packaging decisions are driven by multiple factors – consumer demand, distribution requirements, cost reduction, and packaging design. That’s why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all packaging solution for shrink bundling, multi-packaging and tray wrapping packaging equipment.
From grains and rice, to dairy, spices and marinades – EDL has worked with food manufacturers to develop flexible equipment designed to accommodate multiple pack counts, flavors and packaging sizes.
WATCH short video with Pat Keenan of Annie's Organics and the journey to post-consumer recycled content for cereal liner bag.