Manufacturer: Uflex Packaging Inc.; flexfilm.com

Description: This 14 kg pet food package in a fully recyclable structure is an innovation for pet food packaging that successfully replaces multi-layer packaging with a top polyethylene terephthalate layer. This development includes all polyethylene layers, which is done by converting multi-layers to a mono polymer-based structure, transforming into a new packaging structure that is fully recyclable. The package has laser scoring, a straight and easy tear profile for consumer convenience that allows easy opening of the bag, and good standability on the retail shelf. The mono polymer bag has excellent mechanical properties and can sustain all packing and transportation conditions.

Manufacturer: Printpack; printpack.com

Description: Yogurt-in-a-tube brand Go-GURT® designed a series of glow-in-the-dark tubes for Halloween. The use of glow-in-the-dark ink with the iconic Go-GURT brand results in an interactive package that kids and adults want to play with. The innovative glow-in-the-dark ink technology added to the material structure turns Go-GURT into Glo-GURT® and enables the brand owner to add a unique and compelling element to the packaging that offers consumers—young and old—an engaging experience.

Manufacturer: Berry Global; berryglobal.com

Description: Berry Global launched a recyclable polyethylene film solution for packaging applications requiring extended shelf life like nuts, cheeses, and jerky. As a part of the Entour™ product line, this solution features films designed for front-of-store recycling. The package utilizes a recyclable Entour Shield+ barrier sealant with exceptional oxygen and moisture barrier that contains an industry-leading amount of ethylene vinyl alcohol with no need for a compatibilizer. The package also features an Entour Bold MDO-PE reverse print web that has been engineered with excellent clarity, gloss, and stiffness, helping it replace nonrecyclable print webs like biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate and biaxially oriented polypropylene. Both films are How2Recycle® prequalified.

Manufacturer: Glenroy, Inc.; glenroy.com

Description: Harry’s refill pouches are an innovative use of flexible packaging that expands its packaging portfolio. The refill pouches contain men’s body wash in various scents. The pouches offer sustainability benefits by replacing the equivalent of 2.5 rigid plastic bottles for each refill pouch. In addition, the pouches are made of a sturdy flexible structure that uses up to 60% less plastic than rigid bottles, and they are optimized for the rigors of e-commerce.

Manufacturer: Flex Films (USA) Inc.; flexfilm.com

Description: B-TGM is a multi-layered mono-material transparent biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film with outstanding oxygen barrier properties suited for oxygen-sensitive foods like dried fruits and nuts that require a packaging structure that helps retain their freshness and quality for a long time. The new film by UFlex addresses these issues. B-TGM is a special-effect-coated BOPP film that offers excellent moisture resistance, low-heat seal initiation temperature (95°C), and excellent clarity and product visibility. It is environmentally friendly.

This multi-layered mono-material BOPP film substrate is made with special polymers to help achieve ease of processing for converters and enhance the shelf life of the packaged product.

Manufacturer: Bryce Corporation; brycecorp.com

Description: Bryce Corporation partnered with WellPet^® to create an impressive premade pouch that showcases WHIMZEES^® Natural Dental Chews. Utilizing HD flexographic ink systems and registered matte-over-lacquer, the companies emphasized key design elements on the front and back panels to enable the package to shine at various viewing angles. The transparent side panel highlights the product inside and allows the consumer to assess the product before introducing it to their best furry friends. The package also includes a resealable closure with audible features that is sure to make this package and the product inside full of tail wagging fun.