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PACKAGING
equipment, " he said, " such as
thermoforming packaging machines
or tray sealers to produce formats
typically seen in the single-serve
snacking category. "
Even the multi-compartment trays
that are commonplace at grocery
stores, with combinations such as
cheese, fruit, nuts and meat sticks,
aren't always a surefire solution.
" While these diverse product
pairings are appealing to consumers,
incorporating non-dairy elements
may require additional certifications or
requirements for the cheese processing
facility, " Klug spelled out.
Consumers are seeking out premade
snacks because they don't
have the time or want to go
through the effort of preparing
something from scratch, or waiting
for it to be done. "
Travis Klug, Amcor Flexibles North America
waiting for it to be done, " Klug said.
The concept of ready-to-eat intrigues people who
are looking for convenient snacks to grab quickly, he
said, whether those portable packages are going in kids'
backpacks, or with adults to work or the gym.
On-the-go snacks that come with easy-open and
re-close package features, Klug detailed, become that much
more appetizing.
" Single-serve packaging helps ensure that consumers
looking at healthy snack options are getting just the right
amount to energize them until their next meal, " he said.
COSTS AND CHALLENGES
From a manufacturing standpoint, single-serve packaging isn't
necessarily a perfect fit for every company or product. Klug
explained that costs and other challenges may lead a company
to hesitate.
" Depending on a cheese processor's current product
portfolio, venturing into the single-serve snack market
may require investment in different filling or packaging
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" That being said, investing in new capabilities
today could be the key to enabling cheese processors
to expand beyond their current product offerings, opening
up new growth opportunities for the future within the singleserve
snacking category, " he offered as a proviso.
Chakravarthi also detailed potential financial obstacles for
companies considering single-serve packaging.
" Regardless of the type of packaging format that
brands and manufacturers deploy, the per unit cost of the
total product decreases as the package size increases, "
Chakravarthi made clear. " For example, a multi-serve package
filled with product will be less expensive than a single serve
package of the same product. "
WHAT'S AHEAD
If there's a path to making single-serve packaging more
affordable, suppliers and manufacturers intend to find it.
Klug said Amcor continues to invest in the future of dairy
packaging " to enhance capabilities, leverage new technologies
and innovation, and deliver meaningful expertise and insights
to our customers. " He said the supplier not only focuses on
innovation, but also pledges to deliver sustainable packaging
solutions that don't compromise on performance.
In Neenah, Wis., home to Amcor's Innovation Center, the
company offers a program called Catalyst that focuses on
collaborative innovation and packaging designs. Klug said as
part of Catalyst, which is designed to save time, reduce risk
and improve outcomes, Amcor can explore opportunities to
make single-serve packaging more accessible and affordable
in the future.
Chakravarthi described single-serve carton packages as
one of the most affordable formats currently available for all
types of liquid dairy products.
" They are lightweight, easy to carry, fit in lunch boxes,
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