Berry Plastics Receives 2015 Silver Awards for Sustainability & for Print & Shelf Impact from the Flexible Packaging Associat...
05 March 2015 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Berry Plastics (NYSE: BERY) is honored to receive two Silver
Awards from the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) for its
Gourmet Express Complete Meal packages, which are stand-up frozen
meal pouches. Berry Plastics earned the awards in the
Sustainability and in the Printing and Shelf Impact categories.
“This frozen meal pouch is an example of Berry Plastics’
improved extrusion technologies and enhanced converting processes
which result in several environmental and sustainability benefits,”
said Michelle Wilson, Vice President of Product Development for
Berry Plastics’ Flexible Packaging Division. “We are honored to
receive these Silver Awards, as they underscore our belief that
this innovative new packaging solution represents a win-win for
both our customers and the end consumers.”
By changing the printing technologies from rotogravure to
flexographic print, Berry Plastics significantly lowered its
greenhouse gas emissions, due to the process, and reduction of
ovens, heat, and ink consumption. In addition, the lamination was
converted from a solvent-based to a solventless adhesive. This
enhanced laminate film still provides the stiffness and strength
that retailers and consumers expect.
The Silver Printing and Shelf Impact Award for the Gourmet
Express Complete Meal pouch is based on the utilization of
high-definition flexographic technology in the transition from
rotogravure to flexographic. The design integrity, depth, and
saturation of color are all equal to or improved from rotogravure.
These printing technologies create a powerful stand-up billboard
for the Gourmet Dining product, allowing it to easily stand out on
the shelf and meet retailers’ expectations.
“The target was to replace an existing pouch with one that used
less material and utilized more environmentally friendly processes
in printing and laminating,” added Dan Collins, Technical Director
for Berry Plastics’ Flexible Packaging Division. “We were able to
achieve these results with a pouch that delivers all of the shelf
presence that retailers expect with high-quality pouches.”
Since 1956, the Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards have
featured innovations, solutions, and advances that have made a
positive impact on the flexible packaging industry. All award
submissions are judged on shelf-impact, sustainability, printing
techniques and technical innovation, and must be currently produced
and sold in the market.
About the Flexible Packaging Association
The Flexible Packaging Association has served as the voice of
the flexible packaging industry since 1950. FPA members are
manufacturers of flexible packaging sold to users or distributors
for packaging purposes and material or equipment suppliers to the
industry. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film,
aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials, and includes
bags, pouches, labels, liners, wraps, rollstock, and other flexible
products.
About Berry Plastics
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added
plastic consumer packaging and engineered materials delivering
high-quality customized solutions to our customers with annual net
sales of $5.0 billion in fiscal 2014. With world headquarters in
Evansville, Indiana, the Company’s common stock is listed on the
New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BERY. For
additional information, visit the Company’s website at
www.berryplastics.com.
Berry Plastics Group, Inc.Investor Contact:Dustin Stilwell,
812-306-2964dustinstilwell@berryplastics.comorMedia Contact:Eva
Schmitz, 812-306-2424evaschmitz@berryplastics.com
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