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He notes that labor shortages in supermarkets and the need for consistency amplifies the need for an easy
process. One way Novolex has addressed this is shifting the way the
bags are shipped.
"Historically, bread bags were produced from a converter like us and
sold through distribution that went
into the supermarket and they'd get
X amount of bags in a case," he says.
"The bread company would make the
bread and it would run through their
distribution and ultimately get into
the same supermarket under a different SKU. You've got two different boxes and two different packs all within
the retailer."
Since supermarkets don't usually have
warehousing space for additional prod-

uct, the ability to marry the packaging
with the bread makes the entire program
easier to execute. "So now you've got 12
loaves in the case and 12 bags in a bundle in the same case," Wood says. "It's a
streamlined process that makes it easier
for everyone."

Artisan producers demand a flexible
sealing system that can close all sizes
and shape of plastic and paper bags. The
bread, like all fresh foods, also needs to
be protected. Innoseal is a tamper-evident
sealing solution that affixes a non-metal,
virtually airtight closure to the bag.

Closure

"The entire system is lightweight and with
our seven-day color system, it offers a
clear shelf rotation program," Rebh says.

All packages need to be closed before
they're put on the shelf. Innoseal Systems boasts its system is an ideal solution for artisan breads.
"Commercial bread systems typically
use automated applications," says Jeff
Rebh, president and CEO of Innoseal.
"Most artisanal bread manufacturers
are more small-batch and use more affordable, semi-automatic sealing solutions like Innoseal."

On the horizon
Wood says the biggest change he sees
possible coming to artisan bread packaging involves companies like Novolex
providing wholesale bakers with their
packaging in roll form.
"We're seeing some interest from the
wholesale bakery in the ability to provide

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