Sonoco Recognized for Packaging Excellence, Innovation at 2019 FPA Awards
HARTSVILLE, S.C.,
“We’re excited to provide state-of-the-art, purpose-driven packaging to Green Giant as they innovate the frozen vegetable category,” said Jimmy Sanfilippo, president of Sonoco’s
The graphics cover all six panels of the package, providing a vibrant billboard effect on the freezer shelf to catch the eye of the consumer. Resembling a folding carton, the package stands vertically for maximum branding. The flexible, stackable, resealable package is produced from a single roll of film on modified Ilapak vertical form-fill-seal machinery. The microwaveable packaging is designed with vent holes, as well as a peel/reseal lid for easy opening and added convenience. The consumer has the option to microwave, blend additional ingredients and serve directly out of the package, without the need for a bowl or serving dish. This revolutionary package generates total supply chain benefits, which include a reduction in the number of trucks needed to deliver the package, a reduction in the amount of warehouse space needed to store the packaging, and the manufacturing efficiencies gained by including all packaging components in a single in-line process. PrimaPak rollstock can also incorporate renewable, plant-based plastics for an even more positive impact on the environment.
“Green Giant needed the package to be able to withstand several very different and rigorous environments throughout the supply chain,” said Roman Forowycz, vice president of Integrated Solutions for Sonoco’s
The awards were presented during the 2019 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Ceremony on
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately
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