New Lightweight Materials From Clear Lam Packaging Offer On-The-Go Convenience

From supermarket shelves to fast-casual restaurants, retailers and food manufacturers of all types are focused on meeting growing demand for pre-packaged foods and beverages consumers can take on-the-go.

According to a 2013 NPD Group study, 23 percent of the best-selling new foods added convenience/ease of preparation and 21 percent were created for on-the-go consumption. To satisfy the grab-and-go consumer mindset, Clear Lam has launched several new packaging innovations that deliver convenience, portability and maximize on-shelf merchandising.

These include new flexible polyethylene terephthalate (PET) lidding films, drink pouches, foamed PET rigid rollstock and the Peel ReSeal lidding system for a variety of food and non-food applications. Each product offers intuitive, easy-to-use features designed for consumption on the run and enhanced merchandising. The products include:

* SealChoice™ PET Lidding Films: Clear Lam's new PET Lidding Films, SP705 and SP707, designed to seal to APET (amorphous polyethylene terephthalate), rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) and CPET (crystallizable polyethylene terephthalate). Recommended applications include: SealChoice™ SP705 for snack kits, meal kits, produce, milk, lunch meat and personal care items. SealChoice™ SP707 was developed for high pressure pasteurization processing (HPP) of premium food products, such as deli platters, dips, side dishes, and fresh fruits and vegetables.  

* Drink Pouches are rapidly replacing rigid containers for many food applications because of their lightweight structure and grab-and-go convenience. Designed to provide consumers with a resealable, portable package, Clear Lam's new packaging films absorb distribution abuse, seal through contamination and feature superior graphics. These pouch stock flexible films have been used for a variety of dairy applications, including non-fat yogurt for adults and kids and a variety of Stonyfield yogurt pouches.

* Peel & ReSeal Lidding Film: The growing demand for clear, convenient, tamper-evident and easy to open, multi-serve packaging drove Clear Lam's expansion of Peel ReSeal technology. Designed to replace rigid lids and shrink bands, this lidding film provides 30 percent or more weight savings, reducing fuel consumption and increasing cube utilization. The film is hermetically sealed to a rigid or semi-rigid tray and can extend shelf life when combined with micro perforation or modified atmosphere technology. This lidding is ideal for deli, bakery, confectionery and produce packaging, as well as personal healthcare and industrial applications.

* Foamed APET and rPET Rollstock: Clear Lam introduces new foamed APET and rPET rigid rollstock. The foamed materials are designed to reduce weight, add durable vertical strength and work with existing recycling programs. A variety of opaque and colored rollstocks are available. Product applications include: meat / seafood trays, produce containers, portion control cups, bakery containers, deli / cheese trays and meal kits.

About Clear Lam Manufacturing, Inc.:
Founded in 1969, Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of innovative flexible and rigid packaging materials used by retailers, food processors, consumer packaged goods companies, and industrial manufacturers. Clear Lam has invested extensively in research and development and its facilities to create award winning new materials and systems that drive product sales, increase supply-chain efficiencies, and improve consumers' brand experiences. Vertically integrated from design to manufacturing, Clear Lam specializes in printed films, rigid rollstock and specialized packaging systems. Clear Lam operates two manufacturing plants in the U.S. and China and employs over 500 people. A full-service polymer lab provides a wide range of services. To learn more about Clear Lam, please visit www.clearlam.com.

Source: Clear Lam Manufacturing, Inc.