Technology and Innovations in Flexible Packaging

Technology and Innovations in Flexible Packaging September 25, 2012 Millie Nuño Market Manager Food mnuno@ampaconline.com

About Ampac

About Ampac Vision and Purpose VISION We are the world s leader in creative flexible packaging PURPOSE We passionately create and bring to market new packaging designed to advance our customer s brands and value globally.

About Ampac Key Strategies Manufacturing Centers of Excellence and Technology One Ampac Creative and Innovative Development Universal culture of excellence, creativity, and learning Talented, motivated people

About Ampac Broad Global Presence Manufacturing Centers 14 Countries with Operations 7 USA, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Switzerland, UK, Germany Countries with Customers 72 People 1700

About Ampac Broad Global Presence

About Ampac Core Markets Pharmaceutical / Medical Pet Food Liquid Food/Bev Fruits / Vegetables Frozen Food Health & Beauty Dry Food Industrial / Chemical

Packaging Trends

Packaging Trends Market Size by Pack Type Market Size by Pack Type 2012 Projected Retail Unit Volume* Rigid Plastic 27% Glass 6% Liquid Cartons 1% Paper-based Containers 12% Metal 22% Flexible Packaging 32% Flexible Packaging includes primary and secondary packaging. *Euromonitor International May 2012; Packaging Industry in the US

Packaging Trends Market Size by Segment Market Size by Segment 2012 Projected Retail Unit Volume* Soft Drinks 33% Pet Food 3% Food 46% % Flexible Packaging Food: 50.4% Pet Food: 40.0% HBA: 17.4% Home Care: 6.7% Alcoholic Drinks: 0.3% Hot Drinks 1% Alcoholic Drinks 11% HBA 3% Tissue & Hygiene 2% Home Care 1% *Euromonitor International May 2012; Packaging Industry in the US

Packaging Trends Traditional brands moving to new packaging formats

Packaging Trends Food & Beverage Packaging: Food Packagers of the year. August 2012 Cover story 2 of the 4 featured are pouches!. http://www.foodandbeveragepackaging.com/articl es/packaging_leaders/bnp_guid_9-5- 2006_A_10000000000001199087

Packaging Trends Stand Up Pouches US Demand for Pouches to Approach $9 Billion in 2016* Consumer perception, especially among younger consumers, of pouches being a more contemporary packaging format than cans, bottles, and cartons.* SUP pouch growth projected to increase 5.5%.** Spouted SUP growth projected to increase 11.6%** *Freedonia Group, Inc; June 2012, **Euromonitor 2012: Closures, Forecast, Retail/off-trade Unit Volume, mn units, Period Growth

What the Brands are saying

What the Brands are saying What s important to the Brands? What are the most important packaging innovation areas? A. Shelf impact / differentiation B. Sustainability C. Consumer convenience D. Cost E. Speed of Innovation F. Improved shelf life / durability / product protection

Innovations & Technologies Key Focus Areas

Key Focus Areas Shelf Impact & Differentiation Shapes, graphics, new formats, convenience, function Sustainability Reduce, reuse, recycle Consumer Convenience Single use, on-the-go, reclosable Cost and Speed of Innovation Designing innovative fitments and high speed application systems Improved Shelf-life, Durability, and Product Protection Advancements in barrier materials,

Shelf Impact & Differentiation Shelf Impact & Differentiation The product s package can be the most innovative piece of consumer packaged goods today. Packaging is an extension of the Brand s messaging and branding. Functionality of the package can set the product apart from the rest.

Shelf Impact & Differentiation Pouch Design Improved style, functionality, shelf presence, dispensing, tactility, graphics, display, use, sustainability

Shelf Impact & Differentiation Alternate Pouch Design/Format What is the next package format as categories evolve?

The Pouch as the Product Ampac customer

Sustainability Sustainability Reduce Source reduction: Rigid/Glass/Bag-in-Box migration to Flexible Packaging Improved package-to-product ratio Light-weighting Reuse Refills in a stand up pouch with fitment PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) Renewable materials Recycle Increase in acceptance of flexible plastics in the recyclable waste stream No. 2 PE/PE laminations No. 4 Waste-to-Energy

Sustainability Food Waste Product Damage Portioning Shelf life Shelf life after opening Kitchen cooking waste Poor product evacuation

Light Weighting Light Weighting Combined with Design Material reduction Lower cost, less energy Innovation / differentiation

Sustainability Product Trends Concentrates Shipping less water Harder to flow Changing package size Cost Infrastructure Easier with flexibles

Glass Jar Replacement Source: DuPont Packaging Awards for Innovation; Ampac

Flexible Packaging Uses Less Resources Flexible Packaging Uses Less Resources

Light Weighting Light Weighting Material Reduction Foil replacement UHB metallized Layer reduction Three layers to two, two to one Thinner sealants Retort package 3 layers instead of 4 Moisture barrier provided with a surface printed film 1 layer

Renewable materials Film and pouch development Highly loaded calcium carbonate films (CaCO3) and concept pouches Need to test product compatibility Sealant films with up to 20% PCR No discernible change in sealant properties Does not inhibit recycling PLA blown films Poor barrier Higher cost Softer than oriented versions

No. 4 Pouch Innovation

Consumer Convenience Consumer Convenience Consumers in the US have demonstrated a preference for products which allow them to reduce the preparation time for food, or which allow them to consume products on-the-go. (Packaging Industry in the US, Euromonitor International May 2012) Reclosable features are now expected by consumers PTC (press-to-close) zipper Fitments / Spouts Single serving 100 Calorie Packs Stick packs Single serve wine in a shaped pouch

Fitment and Closure Development Fitment and Closure Development Improved technologies and designs for flow, dispensing, integration, sustainability, safety, ease of open and reclose E-Z ZIP Recloseable Zipper Reclosable Retort Pouch with Linear Tear One Way Valve

Fitments opening up new segments for flexible packaging New segments in Flexible Packaging Fitments are commonly used in Mexico, South America, Europe, and Asia Consumer acceptance is gaining in North America Dairy Wine and Spirits Baby Food & Pureed Fruits

Resealable Roll Stock Inno-Lok and Pour & Lok Technology Pre-applied zippered rollstock for VFFS Available formats: Front panel zipper Bag Top Thumb Tab or Pull Tab Pour & Lok Applications: Frozen food, pet food, dry foods, and more

Cost and Speed of Innovation Cost and Speed of Innovation Comparable or better in cost compared to other packaging formats Growth of acceptance causing more CPG s to look at Flexible Packaging as a possible solution Antiquated filling lines are needing to be replaced Availability of co-packers Packaging companies continue to invest in R & D, and possibly have an Innovations department, allow new packaging concepts to move quickly to commercialization.

Process & Methodology The workshop is a creative-led ideation process. Ideas are created and filtered through the lens of your client s business challenges and opportunities, their consumers needs and market dynamics. Participants create and build brand, retail, product, and packaging ideas. Everyone is there to be an expert in their field. From the power of collaboration, the ideas are stronger, the output is richer and the possibilities are endless.

Ampac IDEA Ampac Ideation created a complete family of new products Vapur Inc. creator of the Vapur flexible, reusable, refillable water bottle generated several new product ideas Vapur Jacket Refill Station Vapur Element Original 0.5 L 0.4 L fun size Athlete 0.75 L Anti-Microbial

Replacement for one gallon rigid container Easy-Open Condiment Package Helps Protect the Environment Kraft YES Pack by Kraft Foods The Kraft YES Pack, which stands for Yield, Ease and Sustainability, is an innovative and environmentally friendly flexible gallon dressing package. Yes Pack is designed to help Foodservice Operators manage costs and improve back-of-house efficiencies with improved dressing yield of up to 99 percent*. http://www.smartbottleinc.com/kraft-yes-pack.php

Pouch Integration for Retail Pouch Integration for Retail Easy open display case

Pouch Integration Pouch Integration for Business or Consumer Applications Improved functionality, presence, dispensing, tactility, graphics, display, package moves to an appliance, sustainability - pouch is the refill cartridge

Improved Shelf-life, Durability, and Product Protection Improved Shelf-life, durability, and product protection Advancement in substrates Improved coextruded films for hermetic seals Chemically resistant for hard to hold products Temperature, toughness Barrier Breathability Sustainability Machinability Tactility Adhesion Organoleptic Matte finish Filled Polymer films Nano barrier coating Recyclable Nine-layer coextrusion Peelable Microwaveable Renewable Films Retort pouches can provide up to 18 months of shelf-life Less damage in transit with Flexible Packaging

Innovations and Technologies Substrate Advancements Active Packaging for Improved Shelf Life - Produce Breathable Films Controlled respiration based on oxygen permeation Generally LDPE/HDPE blends or PP

Innovations and Technologies Substrate Advancements Barrier Tube Film Chemical and Moisture Barrier multilayer coex film with barrier properties for hard to hold chemicals Hermetic Seals lap or fin seal capable Treatment surface treatable

Substrate Advancement Antimicrobial Film Key Attributes and Benefits Antimicrobial excellent antimicrobial efficacy built into the sealant side of the film. Laminating and pouching does not affect performance Retards odors and mildew caused by microbes or bacteria Hermetic Sealant hermetic seals to itself and fitments

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