Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), Dayton, Ohio, launched the new EEASY Lid, which is said to make opening a vacuum-sealed jar up to 40% easier – with just the push of a button.

American-Newlong, Indianapolis, Ind., introduced the new A1-PB EL height-adjustable bag closing system, which incorporates the company’s DS-9C high-speed, oil-enclosed sewing head.

Kwik Lok Corp., Yakima, Wash., introduced what is said to be the “bakery closing line of the future.”

Tekni-Plex, Wayne, Pa., purchased Geraldiscos, a Brazil-based closure liner manufacturer, to become part of Tekni-Plex’s Tri-Seal business.

Demand for pouches is expected to grow 3.7% per year to $10.6 billion by 2023, according to a study released by The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, Ohio.

Mengniu, a Chinese dairy manufacturer, upgraded its premium line of organic milk in collaboration with Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills, Ill., making it what is said to be the first white milk in the world to use Tetra Prisma Aseptic 250 Edge with DreamCap.

Tekni-Plex, Inc., Wayne, Pa., acquired the assets of BrunaSeals, a Doral, Fla.-based producer of induction seals and foam closure liners for beverages.

Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., turned to Zip-Pak, Manteno, Ill., to institute a packaging solution for its MorningStar Farms brand.

The rigid packaging division of Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., introduced EVERCAP Innovative Closure Resins for demanding cap, closure and fitment applications.

Zip-Pak, Manteno, Ill., featured several unique solutions that blend two or more of its proprietary flexible packaging reclosure technologies.