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Duke's Mayonnaise and EZ SnackPak Excel in AmeriStar and WorldStar Award
Competitions
1888 PressRelease Ampac, a division of ProAmpac, has won an AmeriStar award for the Duke's Mayonnaise 8
oz.
Pouch, a shaped, reclosable stand up
pouch new to the mayonnaise and condiment aisle utilizing clear, barrier lamination for product protection.
Ampac was also recognized for its EZ SnackPakTM win in the WorldStar Awards Competition.
The Duke's Mayonnaise 8 oz. Pouch, a new package format for the condiment aisle, provides easy to carry
convenience, product protection with less package breakage, ease of dispensing, and differentiates the brand
with its unique shape. Its shape and usage of the flexible billboard makes it stand out on the shelf in this
primarily rigid format category.
The flexible pouch provides a sustainable improvement over the current rigid formats by utilizing twothirds
less packaging by weight and almost ninety five percent less by volume over a similar rigid PET bottle.
Product loss is also improved with close to 100% product evacuation and clean and easy directional
dispensing, minimizing consumer frustration with failure to get all the product out of the package. It also
eliminates mess while trying to reach into a rigid container to get the product out. The fitment, the first
commercial flip top for liquid food flexible packaging, is easy to use, clicks to an open position for enhanced
dispensing and flips closed without having to set the cap down and apply it again as with most traditional
two piece fitments and caps.
"This food category award showcases the innovation and creativity applied to the existing Duke's rigid
product. The Duke's Mayonnaise pouch is a standout, category changer providing differentiated design that
will stand out on the shelf and provides an enhanced consumer experience with the product, " states Millie
Nuňo, ProAmpac Director of Marketing. The Duke's Mayonnaise pouch is now eligible to compete in the ...