A bevy of prominent industry leaders speaking at the 2009 Global Pouch Forum this summer cast aside their crystal balls and said pouches finally are fulfilling their vast potential. A combination of new product introductions in multiple segments, large retailers embracing the stand-up pouch, global technologies and sustainability goals have led the pouch to a growth position unparalleled by most other formats.
“I’m of the opinion we’re going to see dramatic change in the coming year,” said Dennis Calamusa, president of AlliedFlex Technologies and a keynoter at the event, held June 9-11 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. “Companies are realizing that putting product in a traditional package is not a pathway to success.”