Duke's Mayo and Jans Marinade Packaging Receive Awards May 4 at WorldStar Ceremony During Interpack 2017

Cincinnati-based packaging manufacturer ProAmpac will be recognized with two 2017 WorldStar food-category awards from the World Packaging Organization (WPO) during an awards ceremony being held in conjunction with Interpack May 4-10 in Dusseldorf, Germany. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) May 04, 2017 - The awards will be distributed May 4 during the WorldStar ceremony being held in Dusseldorf. Visitors can see these innovations at the ProAmpac exhibit: Hall 9, E.28 / F.27

ProAmpac is being recognized for:
• A Duke's® Real Mayonnaise squeezable stand-up pouch, which celebrates its 100th birthday this April. Duke's® is manufactured by The C.F. Sauer Company, a top producer of dressings, sauces, spices, and flavoring extracts, based in Richmond, VA. and;
• A container for Germany's JANS Marinade, a new company launching an entirely new barbecue concept: marinades that don't dispense at all. Slide fresh meat into the pouch, zip it tight, and let the food assimilate the deliciousness. No muss, no fuss.

Breaking the Mold & Dazzling Customers
WorldStar is the "pre-eminent international award in packaging," demonstrating "the continual advancement of the state of packaging design and technology," says the WPO.

"Winning these awards validated our intention to be innovative," said Adam Grose, ProAmpac's chief commercial officer. "We planned to break the mold. We've done so with two popular consumer food products."

Mayonnaise and marinade, according to industry surveys, have climbed the popularity curve in recent years. Mayo has overcome ketchup and marinades are on a double-digit growth curve among at-home cooks. "We're helping our food-product customers stay at the top of the trend curve," says Grose.

How do they do that? Through packaging innovation. "At ProAmpac, we're about advances that provide better at-home product storage, consumer convenience and support sustainability," said Sal Pellingra, VP of Innovation and Technology.

ProAmpac promises customers that its Cincinnati-based Design and Sample Lab (DASL) will give them "dazzling results" - packaging that disrupts tradition and gives their products a leg up over competitors still using jars, cans and bottles.

"Both WorldStar award winning packages deliver ease of use, reduced product waste and better environmental outcomes", Pellingra added.

A First for Mayo
In a first for mayonnaise in the United States, which is traditionally packed in rigid containers, Duke's new 8 oz. stand-up pouch is shaped like an hourglass to accommodate small hands; sized to fit refrigerator-door shelves; and boasts an easy-to-open-and-close flip-top spout that locks out of the way and thus cannot be lost during food preparation, eliminating messy cleanup. Environmentally, it uses 95% less packaging by weight than a plastic PET bottle, giving a higher product-to-package ratio than other packages. The pouches, which arrive at the plant as plastic rolls, reduce the energy costs of transporting empty containers; and consumers get close to 100 percent of the mayo out of the container, increasing convenience and reducing waste.

Developing the new pouch took the combined efforts of five business units: AlliedFlex Technologies, Inc., its filling equipment manufacturer Mespack Packaging Machinery; the WestRock Company, who developed the one-piece flip top fitment; as well as C.F. Sauer and ProAmpac.

"It's optimal for picnics, parties and on-the-go sandwich making," said Cecilia Brock, C.F. Sauer's Corporate Packaging Engineer. "What the consumer doesn't see is the technology's ability to resist migration of oils and other product ingredients that can typically transfer through and weaken films, adhesives and inks," Brock said.

No-Mess Marinade
Dry marinades require adding liquid and time for preparation. Both dry and liquid marinades also require a container for the marinating. Both bring on consumer complaints about messy clean up and the possibility of ending up with crusty marinade and meat.

The compact pouch, made for the Jan Zidek firm, and sold in German grocery stores, comes filled with nearly 7 ounces (200 ml.) of liquid marinade. When the new high-barrier, stable shelf-life laminate pouch is unfolded, its sealed zipper allows the cook to slide over 2 pounds (1 kg.) of fresh meat into the flexible container for up to two hours prior to grilling.

About ProAmpac
ProAmpac is steadfast in their unwavering commitment to provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. It is a diversified global packaging company with over 2,500 employees and 20 manufacturing centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit our website at: http://www.ProAmpac.com.

ProAmpac is part of the Pritzker Group Private Capital portfolio of companies.

About Pritzker Group
Pritzker Group, led by Tony and J.B. Pritzker, has three principal investment teams: Private Capital, which acquires and operates leading North America-based companies; Venture Capital, which provides early-stage and growth venture funding to technology companies throughout the United States; and Asset Management, which partners with top-performing investment managers across global public markets.

Pritzker Group Private Capital acquires North America-based middle-market companies with leading positions in the manufactured products, services and healthcare sectors. The firm's permanent, proprietary capital base allows for efficient decision making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with management teams focused on creating long-term value. Pritzker Group brings significant resources, expertise and credibility in building businesses and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. For more information, visit http://www.pritzkergroup.com.

Please forward inquiries to:
ProAmpac
12025 Tricon Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Phone: (513) 671-1777
Fax: (513) 671-2920
Email: general ( @ ) proampac dot com

To arrange interviews during Interpack call:
Ms. Nikki Wyan
+1 937-214-0329 (Mobile)
Nikki.Wyan ( @ ) ProAmpac dot com

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