When selecting vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) equipment, manufacturers have a seemingly never-ending list of criteria.

To better meet 3A and USDA sanitation standards, Triangle Package Machinery Company has enhanced its popular X-Series vertical form fill seal bagging machine with newly designed stainless steel guard doors.

TARA Dairy, the third-largest dairy brand in Israel, and its partner MÜLLER have chosen a Form-Fill-Seal line by Arcil to increase the manufacturing capacity for yoghurt and desserts in the new factory in Netivot, Israel.

Bosch Packaging Technology has completed the expansion of its state-of-the-art vertical form fill seal (VFFS) test facility in New Richmond, WI. The $850,000 vertical expansion helps Bosch accommodate two full VFFS packaging lines that include secondary packaging, such as case erecting, loading and closing.

The Phaser XP Vertical Form, Fill, Seal Machine combines operational simplicity with superior performance and reliability at a minimal investment.

Oystar USA offers the new Oystar Erca M-F 14 Cup Packaging Line for the form, fill and seal of food products including yogurts, puddings, juices and water.

Zip-Pak, the global leader in resealable solutions and equipment, will be showcasing several of its zipper applicator systems at Fispal Technologia 2013, June 25-28 at booth number I-173 in the Anhembi Pavilion. Representatives from the company’s newest facility, located in São Paulo, Brazil, will be in attendance to present the company’s complete range of zipper and zipper applicator solutions that accommodate flexible packaging for a wide range of consumer products.

Sharp Packaging Systems has introduced its first vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) machine, called the Hawk Evolution.

Innovations in flexible packaging fall into two primary categories: machinery advancement and new product development.