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Understanding transmission rates in film is crucial for maintaining product freshness, safety, and shelf life. Here’s how each rate affects food packaging: Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) in Food Packaging Direct Water Protection: Packaging with a low WVTR is essential for products that must stay arid. Such as, dry snacks, powders, and cereals, as exposure … Continued

The choice between printed/laminated and clear packaging film depends on many factors. Of which, can include branding, product visibility, environmental impact, and cost to name a few. This article will provide a general breakdown to help determine which option may be best fit for your product. 1. Branding and Marketing of Consumer Goods • Printed … Continued

PennPac is pleased to announce the Manheim, PA facility has completed its audit for SQF Re-Certification – Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging – Edition 9. The entire PennPac team is both proud and grateful for the dedicated employees who work hard each day to maintain such a comprehensive program. PennPac would like … Continued

2024 Packaging Trends are characterized by a strong focus on sustainability and technological integration. Biodegradable and Recyclable Options: There is an increasing emphasis on using biodegradable, compostable, and recycled materials for many of todays packaging designs. Brand owners are investing in eco-friendly options like post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and natural materials such as algae, fungi, … Continued

Flexible Packaging Evolution Just when we think flexible packaging films have reached a milestone of innovation, technology kicks things up another notch. From pharmaceuticals to food, various product lines are protected with eye-catching packaging to improve shelf presence. Current packaging plays a crucial role in eco-friendly efforts, including sustainability. Recent breakthroughs in flexible packaging technology … Continued

What is Customer Service? In today’s flexible packaging market, where film structures and support services often appear similar, one aspect that truly sets businesses apart is remarkable customer service. Success is no longer just about selling a large quantity of product or service; it’s about creating memorable experiences for your customers. Ultimately, to help them … Continued

Meeting Demands in Food Safety Food Safety packaging plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity and quality of food products. By employing barrier properties, microbial protection, and tamper resistance, effective food packaging helps prevent contamination, extends shelf life, and ensures consumer safety. Clear labeling and compliance with regulations provide consumers with essential information about … Continued

By definition, Post-Industrial Recycling (PIR) and Post-Consumer Recycling (PCR) both relate to the recycling of various waste material. In order to minimize negative environmental impacts, both processes are widely used across the globe to create new products. With today’s demand for resource conservation, environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important. PIR vs. PCR contribute to the … Continued

The Importance of Barrier Properties Consumers focus much attention to price, brand name, and general appearance of a product. Unknowingly, overlooking barrier properties packaging films exhibit behind the scenes. In addition to food packaging providing an attractive and informative shelf presentation, there’s more!  Moisture, oxygen, oil, gas and light are controlled. All of which, are … Continued

PENNPAC & PRODUCT SAFETY At all PennPac facilities, Product Safety and Film Quality begins with the approach. Consistent enforcement of purpose, culture, and policy yields favorable results. Therefore, complying with consumer health objectives. PennPac encourages open and honest communication which provides a friendly and enjoyable experience for both internal, and external customers. EMPLOYEE SUPPORT To … Continued