packaging innovations

8/8/2019 Packaging Innovations

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Fres-co System USA, Inc. Confidential Reproductions Prohibited

NCA

2008

Packaging Innovations


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Agenda

Coffee Packaging Quiz

Packaging Trends

Market Developments


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Coffee Packaging Trivia

How does O2 the barrier of foil compare tometalized film?

A. 2 x better barrier

B. 10 x better barrier

C. 100 x better barrier


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What O2 % is desired level off the a coffeevertical, form, fill and seal machine?

A. Less then 10%

B. Less then 2%

C. Less then .2%


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How many time does a Fres-co degassingvalve open and close during the degassing

period of freshly packaged coffee?

A. 5-10

B. 50-100

C. 100s


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Fresco System USA Valve Results

Fresco

0.00

0.05

0.10

2/9/05 0:00 2/9/05 2:24 2/9/05 4:48 2/9/05 7:12 2/9/05 9:36 2/9/05 12:00

Reliable, reproducible opening characteristics throughout the

lifetime of the coffee's degassing period. Reproducible opening

characteristics under radically different environmental conditions.


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Flexible Packaging Trends

Sustainable Packaging

Convenience

Senior FriendlyPortioning

Quality and Safety

Active Packaging

Customization

SensoryPackaging Regulation and Specifications

Increasing Shelf Life


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Sustainable Packaging: Is beneficial, safe & healthy for individuals and communities throughout its

life cycle.

Meets market criteria for performance and cost.

Is sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy.

Maximizes the use of renewable or recycled source materials.

Is manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices

Is made from materials healthy in all probable end-of-life scenarios.

Is physically designed to optimize materials and energy .

Is effectively recovered and used in biological and/or industrial cradle-to-

cradle cycles.


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Wal-Marts Packaging Scorecard Wal-Marts packaging scorecard is a measurement tool

that allows suppliers to evaluate themselves relative to

other suppliers, based on specific metrics. The metrics in the scorecard evolved from a list of

favorable attributes, known as the 7 Rs of Packaging: Remove Packaging

Reduce Packaging

Reuse Packaging

Recycle (able) Packaging

Renew (able) Packaging

Revenue (Economic Benefits)

Read (Education)


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Wal-Marts Packaging Scorecard 15% will be based on GHG / CO2 per ton of Production

15% will be based on Material Value

15% will be based on Product / Package Ratio

15% will be based on Cube Utilization

10% will be based on Transportation

10% will be based on Recycled Content 10% will be based on Recovery Value

5% will be based on Renewable Energy

5% will be based on Innovation


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BI-AXINTERNATIONAL INC.

DEVELOPMENTAL DATASHEET

EVLON EV (Co-Extruded Plain

Polylactide Film)

Description: EVLON is a crystal clear filmmanufactured form NatureWorks PLA (Polylactide).

PLA is derived from corn, a widely accessible,renewable, natural resource. EVLON film can beused in many packaging applications either plain or

printed and laminated. After use, EVLON productscan be composted, and the material will breakdown

and revert to carbon dioxide and water.

Evlon PLA Film

Sustainable Materials


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NatureWorks PLA Resin

NatureWorks LLC, a division of Cargill

Derived from plant based materials

Plant material is fermented creating dextrose, a sugar

The sugar is transformed into lactide monomer

The lactide monomer is transformed into Polylactidepolymer


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Stackability and Stability:

The package needs tobe easy to stack and beattractive and stable onthe retail shelf


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Minimize air space inthe package to prevent

deformation fromhandling


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Package needs to bestable after opening to

minimize spillingduring use


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Convenience:

Opening convenience

such as peel seal no

scissors required

Dispensing Features


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Fres-co System USA, Inc.

Slider Reclosure

Fitment Reclosure

Fres Close

Reclosure

Tin Tie

Lift & Lock

Convenience:


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Senior friendly: Easy to read and

understand

Easy to open (includingchild resistant packaging)

Light and easy to handle

BIG BOLD PRINT

Smaller portionswith easy grip

space or handle

The package must be easy to

open but retain a hermetic

seal throughout shipping and

distribution.


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Portioning:

Single serve

Diet control

100-calorie portion

Dispensing measured

portion


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Quality and Safety: Non-glass structure

No sharp edges

Quality indicator such as

oxygen sensor or

temperature recorder

Tamper-evident


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Active Packaging: Scavengers for

Moisture

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide

Moisture

Odor

Anti-static

Antimicrobial


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Customization:

Regional sizes and graphics

Seasonal or other promotional items


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Sensory: Beyond visual

appearances: audio

touch

taste scent

Shaped packages


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Packaging Regulation &

Specification:

Carbon dioxideemissions

10/01/2007- The European Food SafetyAuthority (EFSA) has issuedpositive scientific opinions onanother batch of 10 packagingsubstances, part of an EU-wideeffort to prevent the chemicalsfrom contaminating foods.

Residuals in material

Source of raw materials

GMO free

BSE free


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Increasing Shelf Life:

Higher barrier

Oxygen removal

Gas scavengers

CAP


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Market Developments


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Organic coffee adds PLA layer to 12-ounce bagIn a first for coffee, Jims Organic Coffee, Wareham, MA, replaces inner layer of

polyester in its 12-ounce foldover top stand-up bag with modified film made frompolylactide (PLA) resin from Natureworks LLC, Minnetonka, MN. Lamination from

Fres-co System USA, Inc., Telford, PA, results in structure with 19% renewable content,reflects green positioning of firms more than 35 varieties of hand roasted, certifiedorganically grown coffees.According to Chris Burger, coffee product manager for Fres-co, four layer adhesivelamination consists of 48-gauge rotogravure printed polyester/28-gauge aluminumfoil/80-gauge PLA/2.5 mil coextruded polyethylene (PE). PLA layer replaces 48-gauge

polyester, which had been adhesive-laminated to 3-mil coextruded PE. Foil providesoxygen barrier, coextruded PE serves as sealant layer. Copy on bag bottom providessubtle indication of PLA content: This bag is the first generation of sealed, stay freshcoffee bags to include renewable resources in its design. Jims Organic Coffees EmilySheehan, marketing, explains, We dont really like to be over the top and preachyabout the good things that we do, they are just the way we conduct business. However,

she notes, all elements work together to entice senses. These bags now feature a greatone-way valve for de-gassing the fresh roasted coffeestrategically placed inside theartwork on the coffee cups steam to add the stimulant of aroma to the packaging. Bagsalso feature sticker with new detailed descriptions about coffee, information aboutcountry of origin. Color-coding identifies coffee roast. Tin ties that allow for resealingnow feature botanical and company information on them, Sheehan reports. Forexample, In Guatemala, we have built and supplied a childrens library or In CostaRica, our supplier is part of a 40,000 acre eco-preserve. Follow-up: At Fres-co Chris

Burger, +1 215-721-4600, ext. 2129, [email protected]; at Natureworks, +1 877-423-7659; Link: www.natureworksllc.com. Packexpo.com, Sept 10, 2007

Sustainability


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Social Responsibility Leads the Way at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

GMCR packages its ground and whole beancoffee in multilayer flexible packaging.The company is working with itssupplierFres-co System USA, Inc to research the feasibility of replacing asmany as 2 of the 4 nonrenewable polymerlayers in the flexible packaging withPLA. The key will be to maintain vaporand moisture barrier specifications.

GMCR recently introduced newpackaging for its Newman's OwnOrganics line of coffees that incorporatesa single layer of PLA into the overall

packaging.Sustainable Packaging newsletter, Sept 07

Sustainability


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Current standard12 Retail Items

4-ply easy open = 48PET/Ink/adh/28Alu/adh/48PET/adh/3.0PE

0.5 mil Easy Open 11Ax3 (provides hot tack and easy peel )

2.5 mil Polyethylene (provides structure bulk & feel, abuse resistance, sealant layer)

Adhesive

0.48 mil Polyester Film (provides oil barrier, improves seal performance, protects foil from cracking)

Adhesive

0.28 mil Aluminum Foil (provides oxygen, moisture & light barrier, stiffness & dead fold)

Adhesive

0.48 mil Polyester Film (provides heat & abrasion resistance)

Sustainability


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Revised 12 Retail Items

4-ply easy open = 48PET/Ink/adh/28Alu/adh/80PLA/adh/2.5PE



Adhesive

0.80 mil PLA (provides oil barrier, improves seal performance, protects foil from cracking)

Adhesive


Adhesive


Sustainability


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NatureFlex

Packaging referenced as

biodegradable and

compostable.

www.SuperfoodSnacks.com

Sustainability


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NatureFlex

100% renewable and compostable Frac-pack?

Coffee

FracPack

CoffeeFracPack

Sustainability

Significant Cost Upcharge


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Current standard12 Retail Items

4-ply easy open = 48PET/Ink/adh/28Alu/adh/48PET/adh/3.0PE



Adhesive


Adhesive


Adhesive


Reduce


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Revised standard 12 oz. Retail Items

4-ply easy open = 40PET/Ink/adh/26Alu/adh/40PET/adh/2.0STF


1.5 mil STF

Adhesive


Adhesive


Adhesive


Reduce


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Standard 2 oz. Frac Pack2-ply easy open = OL/Ink/48METPET/adh/2.0PE

Reduce

2.0 mil Polyethylene

48 Gage Met PET

Adhesive


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Revised 2 oz. Frac Pack2-ply easy open = OL/Ink/40METPET/adh/1.0 STF

Reduce

1.0 mil STF

40 Gage Met PET

Adhesive


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Graphics

Holographic


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High Pressure Packaging

A study has been conducted at a university inItaly which shows that coffee under pressure ofCO2 maintains its organoleptic properties longer.

High PressureValve

ShapedPouch

Zip LockReclosure


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Valves

Frac Pack

CoffeeFracPack

Coffee

FracPack

Direct pack from Grinder

No need for storage

degassing bins

Extreme FRESH coffee

No Degas time

Reduce Secondary Packaging

(Box Size)


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ValvesLid Stock


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Questions


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