New bags provide extra day of shelf life.

Compostable bread bag closures receive honor. 

Newer technologies have made automating variety packaging possible.
 

Snack packaging lines become more flexible with digital controls. 
 

Will invest $80.6 million in the project.

Identi-Graphics serves the snack, bakery and confectionery markets.

Understanding these five common issues can help prepare for a packaging inspection.
 

Companies take steps to filter out impurities, but contaminants do get in, so proper cleaning is key.
 

Survey finds 20% say they buy such items always or sometimes.