PFFC - November 2008 - (Page 4) FIRST GLANCE Pill Poppers Barking Up a Tree NatureFlex, a biodegradable and compostable film, has been chosen as part of the packaging for Barkwheats organic dog biscuits. The film is said to offer advantages for packing and converting, such as inherent deadfold and anti-static properties, high gloss and transparency, resistance to grease and oil, good barrier to gases and aromas, and a wide heat-seal range. In this application, NatureFlex NE film is converted into liner bags by Pak Sel, Portland, OR. The film is cellulose based, derived from renewable wood pulp, and certified to meet both the European EN13432 and American ASTM D6400 standards for compostable packaging. uInnovia Films | www.innoviafilms.com PFFC-ASAP 301 Colbert Packaging, Lake Forest, IL, has introduced a patent-pending compliance package for pharmaceuticals designed to remind patients to take their medication. AlertPak encourages compliance by “popping up” into a branded display package that can be set on a countertop. The senior-friendly package can be assembled quickly. The integrated blister pack, which can be customized to accommodate a range of cavities, is encased in paperboard that can be enhanced with the company’s new tear-resistant PharmaGuard solution for added security. Pouch Potatoes Ore-Ida has launched a line of frozen potato products in four varieties. Packaging for the Steam n’ Mash potatoes allows for quick microwave cooking to meet consumer needs for convenient meal solutions with limited preparation time. Produced by Alcan Packaging, Chicago, IL, the stand-up pouches feature a proprietary laminated structure with in-register laser venting to create a microwavable bag that stands up to the higher heat levels attained in the cooking process. The high-impact pouch shows off the brand and product image in ten-color flexographic reverse printing. laminate structured stand pouc-up h Did you produce a cool converted product? Send details with a picture to yolanda.simonsis@penton.com. 4 | NOVEMBER 2008 microwavable 10-colo f printrin lexo g WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM http://www.innoviafilms.com http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM
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