Company: Novolex; novolex.com

Description: This new process-printed bag utilizes labeling with state-of-the-art technology to provide stores with real-time inventory data. By employing radio-frequency identification (RFID), the bags’ labels can assist companies with inventory, sales, or loss prevention. We incorporate this technology into our pool salt bag, which we manufacture for one of America’s largest retailers. Made by Shields^®, a Novolex^® company, our bag features an RFID label, a special lacquer to assist with stacking, and a handle to help with carrying. 

Company: Amcor Flexibles North America; amcor.com/afna

Description: The COLUMBUS^® Charcuterie Tasting Board makes a premium charcuterie experience easy and convenient for everyone. Ingredients such as salami, cheese, and olives nestle in a rich wood-printed “board” with a convenient cut-out handle, formed from Amcor’s new, more sustainable semi-rigid Revolution™ APET technology. Overcoming the recycling challenges of multilayer barrier materials, the technology allows the APET layer to separate from the PE layer in a water tank at the plastics recycler, making it eligible for curbside collection where thermoforms are accepted. According to an Amcor ASSET™ life cycle assessment, the recycle-ready package reduces nonrenewable energy use by 71%. The tray meets APR Critical Guidance and is prequalified for store drop-off by How2Recycle^®. 

Company: Paharpur 3P; paharpur3p.com 

Description: This innovative two-sided, double-compartment pouch with a frangible seal is a unique packaging solution designed to keep two components separate until they are mixed to create a functional product. Originally developed for industrial customers with complex single- or multicomponent packaging needs, this pouch ensures that ingredients such as liquids, gels, or powders remain separate until they are ready for use. The frangible seal allows the components to be mixed directly within the pouch, activating and dispensing the product on site. During the design process, we prioritized both technical functionality and consumer convenience, ensuring an efficient and user-friendly solution. 

Company: ProAmpac; proampac.com/en-us 

Description: The Primal™ Pet box pouch features patented technology that delivers superior protection for pet food while maintaining recyclability. Prequalified by How2Recycle^® for store drop-off, this package offers a sustainable alternative to traditional pet food packaging without compromising performance. The pouch includes a reclose feature and easy-open tear functionality for enhanced consumer convenience. High-oxygen and moisture barriers ensure product freshness, while hermetic seals and durable construction protect the product through the distribution chain. High-definition flexographic printing, with a registered matte-gloss finish, creates an eye-catching design that maximizes brand visibility with its large billboard display. 

Company: American Packaging Corporation; americanpackaging.com

Description: American Packaging Corporation’s (APC) RE^® portfolio of sustainable packaging includes a portfolio of store drop-off, recycle-ready packaging for fresh products, including salad kits and cut vegetables. These recycle-ready films are tailored to the unique needs of the fresh produce, which is still living and respiring after harvesting. The packaging plays a critical role in preserving the product from the producer to retail, to the table, optimized for these “living conditions.” APC designed a range of laminations delivering oxygen transmission rates, micro-perforations, and anti-fog coatings, allowing APC to hit a full breadth of performance characteristics required by products in the fresh-cut industry. 

Company: Amcor Flexibles North America; amcor.com/afna

Description: COLUMBUS^® Craft Meats Sliced Charcuterie Trio is a pre-sliced, ready-to-serve salami sampler packaged in a game-changing clear, semi-rigid APET tray featuring 50% post-consumer recycled content. The new semi-rigid technology helps brands and retailers deliver on commitments to reduce virgin plastic use without compromising barrier or shelf life. Amcor overcomes the challenges of using PCR resin with a multi-ply, flexible rollstock that isolates the PCR content in layers of virgin APET, providing an FDA-acceptable food-contact solution. The tray’s 50% recycled material meets current recycled-content targets. Premium clarity, package appeal, protection, and performance deliver parity with virgin APET structures.