Fresh-Lock® closures, a leading provider of reclosable flexible packaging technology, will present new zipper and slider solutions at PACK EXPO International, taking place October 18–21 in Chicago. Visitors can meet the Fresh-Lock team at booth S-3907 to examine pouch closures designed to help brands address evolving food and beverage industry trends, including changing expectations around convenience, sustainability, and packaging performance.
“As brands navigate the changing packaging landscape and evolving state EPR requirements, they are facing increased pressure to transition their packaging portfolios toward more compliant solutions,” said Todd Meussling, Fresh-Lock® Director of Business Development and Sustainability. “For reclosable flexible packaging, the right closure can support these changes while maintaining the functionality and convenience that consumers expect. We’re excited to showcase options that help brands bring more sustainable, functional, and user-friendly packaging to market.”
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content continues to support source-reduction objectives established through state extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. In response, Fresh-Lock will feature several closure formats containing a minimum of 25% PCR material. These solutions help packaging producers reintroduce recycled content into the packaging lifecycle, minimize waste, and make better use of existing resources.
The PCR closure range supports diverse applications, including recyclable polyethylene pouches, high-holding-force formats, pre-applied zippers, and premium slider packages. This selection gives brands greater flexibility as they respond to food and drink sustainability priorities, food and drink regulations, and broader food manufacturing trends.
Growing demand for curbside-recyclable packaging and reduced plastic use has also accelerated interest in paper-based flexible structures. Fresh-Lock is developing press-to-close zippers compatible with emerging paper pouch materials, enabling brands to combine paper-based packaging with the convenience of a resealable closure.
Fresh-Lock® also offers fully recyclable sliders with a reduced material profile. The next-generation Ultra slider is engineered to combine premium performance with sustainability and ease of use. Its intuitive construction supports dependable resealing across a range of pouch applications while enhancing the overall consumer experience—an important consideration within food and drink packaging and food and drink consumer trends.
For products that require child-resistant functionality without sacrificing the lightweight benefits of flexible packaging, Fresh-Lock will display Child-Guard® Edge. Its streamlined design accommodates various pouch sizes and high-unit-count formats. The closure is suited for medications, vitamins, supplements, and other products that must be kept away from young children.
The solutions on display demonstrate how food processing technology, food and drink industry innovation, and packaging design can work together to support changing requirements across food and beverage markets. They also offer brands practical tools for food and drink marketing and distribution strategies as food distribution trends continue to evolve.
Attendees can visit booth S-3907 to receive sample pouches fitted with the featured closures and speak with Fresh-Lock specialists about how each option can support their product portfolio.