FPA's 2008 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Innovation Showcase
Flexible Packaging - Deerfield, IL - 01/01/2008

The Flexible Packaging Association is proud to share highlights from each of the entries from the 2008 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition. Winners of the competition were announced at FPA's Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida on March 5, 2008.

Freshtables with Estersteam® Vent, American Packaging Corporation

Estersteam® provides real convenience and an easy way to enter the microwave steamed meal market. The specially designed Estersteam® valve is pre-applied to rollstock, lidding and pre-formed pouch specifications and works with frozen, chilled or ambient products. Under microwave conditions the valve activates allowing the package to vent, so food is moist and perfectly cooked. This technology is cost effective, running on standard heat-seal equipment with no effect on production efficiency and no capital investment. Additionally, this package is capable of holding liquids without leaking and will not explode while cooking or implode when cooling.

Judged in Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement and Technical Innovation.