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convenience packaging solutions As convenience plays a more important role in the hectic lives of today's bakery and deli shoppers, innovative packaging solutions become a more pressing need for the instore industry. The retail food industry is seeing a shift to smaller format stores, more online purchase and delivery options (click and collect), and "drive" concepts where consumers order online and pick up their products right from their cars at a designated spot. Such trends place a premium on convenience and bring new ideas in packaging to the forefront. Grab-and-Go Due to increasing customer demand, Inline Plastics Corp. has introduced of new grab and go 8 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz. snack cups, the latest versions of the company's breakthrough Safe-T-Fresh line of products, joining its already established 12 oz. snack cup. These easy open and close snack cups lock in freshness, extend shelf life, and are available with either flat or dome lids. These new clamshell containers, which are designed to fit most automobile cup holders, are ideal for convenience stores, supermarkets, and delis. Typical applications for the containers include fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, bakery items, yogurt, parfait, and a wide variety of snack goods. The new containers' crystal clear design promotes attractive product merchandising that highlights the quality of its contents. The perimeter seal closure of the container provides increased product shelf life, improved leak resistance, and better protection of its contents. The new containers are also available with vented lids, to allow cut fruit and 54 * NOV + DEC 2014 * instore veggies to respire, increasing product shelf life. Insert cups in 2 oz and 4 oz sizes, for holding granola, dipping sauces, and other condiments are available to make the perfect on the go snack solution. A new 12 oz. Sqround (square top with round bottom) snack cup option is also now available. At the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association expo, Tray-Pak showcased concepts of the company's expansion into stock packaging, a multi-functional on-the-go line of PET containers. "The experience that Tray-Pak has in creating custom solutions has given our group valuable insights into our customers' expectations of functional and visually appealing packaging" says Tim McLaughlin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Offering stock packaging that is unique, environmentally friendly, and in-line with market trends is a shift in TrayPak's business model, and one that we are committed to in order to fully service our customers, and exceed their expectations." Anchor Packaging, Inc. was presented with the 2014 Best New Product Award at the National Association of Convenience Stores show in

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of instore - Nov + Dec 2014

instore - Nov + Dec 2014
Editor's Note - Top Trends to Watch
What's in store for July + August
Table of Contents
News - On Our Radar
Consumer Insights - Breads and Rolls
Trending Pizza
Consider Kosher
The Parent Mindset - The New American Household
Celebration - Graduation Season
Key Culinary Trends - The Gournet Picnic
Weddings - Special Occasion Cakes
Beverage Options - Drinks
Convenience - Packaging Solutions
Product Trends
Ad Index
Next Up - Summer & Back to School

instore - Nov + Dec 2014