Monterey Mushrooms Chooses Fresh-Lock Zipper

By utilizing the Fresh-Lock logo on their package, Monterey Mushrooms can continually maximize their brand presence at shelf and differentiate the product and package from the competition.

29/09/06 The largest fresh mushroom marketer in the world, Monterey Mushrooms Inc. recently introduced a new reclosable package featuring a Fresh-Lock zipper from Presto Products Company for their sliced mushroom product line. According to Dan Hager, Corporate Purchasing Manager, Monterey Mushroom had considered several suppliers for this new zipper application, but ultimately decided that the Fresh-Lock proposal offered the best overall value and quality. Hager was very impressed with the technical expertise and professionalism of the Fresh-Lock sales team in addressing their specific packaging requirements for this new product introduction. Because Presto Products Company is a business of Alcoa Consumer Products, one of the Top 10 packagers in the world, they are able to offer customers strategic competitive advantages in the marketplace.

The Fresh-Lock Name Says It All

John Kidder, Vice President for European Operations Bio Tech & Product Development Special Projects stressed that the incorporation of the Fresh-Lock logo on their package was an ideal tie-in to promote the freshness of the sliced mushrooms. Kidder also emphasized that the high-value, competitively-priced Fresh-Lock closure would greatly benefit consumers with the utility of a reclosable package as well as considerably extending the mushrooms' shelf-life after opening the reclosable package.

By utilizing the Fresh-Lock logo on their package, Monterey Mushrooms can continually maximize their brand presence at shelf and differentiate the product and package from the competition. And, the Fresh-Lock message remains in consumers' minds throughout the product use, helping to build the Monterey Mushroom brand.

Patented Sealant Rib Technology Offers Many Advantages

Monterey Mushrooms has partnered with Pacmac Inc. of Fayetteville, AR to produce their new reclosable package for fresh sliced mushrooms. For this package, Pacmac utilized the versatile Fresh-Lock Style 109 ribbed zipper on their high-performance 9500 Vertical Form Fill and Seal machine.

For this new product introduction, Monterey Mushroom took advantage of another patented packaging format in order to compete with patented transverse direction applications. On the Monterey Mushroom package, the zipper is applied in the machine direction in the fin-seal, but the graphics are turned so the zipper appears on the top of the package to give the appearance of a transverse direction application. Using this patented technology, Monterey Mushroom has more options and is not limited to using one zipper supplier or to the brand of equipment that applies the zipper. This patented method can be applied on a number of V/F/F/S machines and gives customers the option of buying from alternative suppliers, where the patented transverse direction method is limited to one zipper supplier exclusively.

Fresh-Lock is the only supplier to offer this patented sealant zipper rib technology which works extremely well on V/F/F/S equipment because it enhances film and zipper sealing compatibility on a wide variety of packaging films and offers increased production efficiencies due to the ability to seal well at lower temperatures. Presto's patented rib sealant zippers are also used by a majority of converters and packagers on a variety of pouch and H/F/V/F/S machines.

The Pacmac Inc. Sales Manager explained that he has been impressed with the quick turn-around-time, high-quality and continuous improvement of Fresh-Lock zipper products. Pacmac has a high level of confidence in Fresh-Lock zippers because they have performed consistently well on the V/F/F/S 9500 machine and have provided a reliable source of supply to the Pacmac operation for many years.

Fresh-Lock A Zipper for Virtually Every Packaging Need

For more than 22 years, Presto Products has been the preferred supplier of reclosable Fresh-Lock zippers for major branded and private label packagers. Fresh-Lock offers more than 60 zippers styles with a zipper for virtually every packaging application from cost-effective single-track to patented high performance zipper.

Fresh-Lock's comprehensive selection includes a wide range of zipper designs, clear or colored zippers, and mono or multi-layer co-extruded structures. Value-added features such as tamper-evident peel seal technology and easy-open design add considerable consumer appeal.

Zippers are available for both bottom-fill and top-fill pouch applications and may be utilized for stand-up or three-seal pouch designs. Designed for use in either wet or dry applications, zippers can also be modified to meet critical product and package specifications.

Fresh-Lock's expert technical support team will help you integrate zippers with your film structure, package design and equipment to put some zip into your packaging and increase your product's brand awareness.

Fresh-Lock Disposable Containers Have Consumer Appeal

To complement the zipper product line, Fresh-Lock disposable containers are offered with custom color lids and shapes for a variety of applications such as deli meats, cheese, confectionary, bakery and produce.

These attractive, reusable, durable containers are available in various sizes including a 9.5 oz. snack size, 25 oz. entrée size, 24 oz. regular size and a 64 oz. deep dish size that is ideal for club stores and institutional needs. Fresh-Lock disposable containers can be custom designed and/or imprinted with custom logos on both lids and tubs for maximum marketing effectiveness.

Consumers greatly appreciate the features that the disposable containers offer such as ease-of-opening, product protection, portability, product visibility and easy-fit storage.