EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2015--
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.
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Berry Plastics Group, Inc.
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Dustin Stilwell,
812-306-2964
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