Topic: Film and Substrate Selection

Primary vs. Secondary Packaging

Primary vs. Secondary Packaging Many products come with primary and secondary packaging. Both serve to protect the contents, inform consumers, and market products.

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Sourcing Packaging Materials for Co-Packing with Purchasing Supervisor Tyler Sisco

Get to know Tyler Sisco, the Purchasing Supervisor at Econo-Pak, as we explore the critical aspects of sustainable packaging solutions, fostering client relationships, and navigating the challenges of fixed cost solutions in procurement for co-packing.

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Compostable Plastic Food Packaging: A Guide

Compostable Plastic Food Packaging: A Guide The reality of today’s fast-paced economy means consumers demand convenience in every facet of life, including the ability to easily store, transport, and consume various dry foods. Packaging plays an important role in the convenience, shelf life, and freshness of cereal, chips, nuts, pasta, and more.

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Food Packaging Materials: Sustainability and Trends

Food Packaging Materials: Sustainability and Trends Food packaging plays an important role in informing consumers of product safety and freshness information and branding details. Contract food packaging also impacts the environment depending on the materials used. However, because we live in a world where convenience and consumption are so closely related, many often overlook food […]

Key Factors To Consider When Selecting Packaging Materials

Key Factors To Consider When Selecting Packaging Materials   Product packaging is an essential step in the product life cycle. It not only protects the product from external damage but also serves as an essential marketing tool. Packaging can help a product stand out from the competition. It can also provide information about a product’s […]

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What Plastic Is Used in Shrink Wrapping?

What Plastic Is Used in Shrink Wrapping? Three primary types of shrink wrapping exist for various applications in the shipping and retail industries, among others. These include polyolefin (POF), polyethylene (PE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Each type of material comes with unique properties and benefits.

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What Materials Are Used in Flow Wrapping?

What Materials Are Used in Flow Wrapping? During the flow wrapping process, a conveyor belt moves the product horizontally to the forming area. The product is then wrapped in film and sealed at both ends by applying pressure, heat, or a combination of both.