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Verstraete IML USA facility ISO9001 and BRC-packaging certified

5 September 2019

This summer the Verstraete IML USA facility (located in Batavia, OH) achieved the ISO9001 and the BRC Packaging certificates, two official credentials proving its capability in terms of quality as well as food safety.

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Decease of Geert Verstraete, founder Drukkerij Verstraete

21 August 2019

We are sad to announce the passing of Geert Verstraete, the founder of Drukkerij Verstraete (now Verstraete IML).
Geert suffered from health issues for the last couple of years. He passed away on Monday August 19th at the age of 81, lovingly surrounded by his closest family.

His perseverance, commitment and passion for his work, made him dedicated to Verstraete IML and the labeling business until a very late age. He paved the foundations for what Verstraete IML is today.

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Two new prizes complement the IMDA Awards collection of Verstraete IML

10 July 2019

Each year, the American Professional Association IMDA, or 'In-Mold Decorating Association,' organizes the IMDA awards. The IMDA combines injection moulders, printers, and suppliers of materials and machines that are active in In-Mold Decorating. The IMDA Awards distinguishes the best IML packaging of the sector. The winning entries were chosen based on creativity in the packaging design, technique, and innovative character. 

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IML Barrier labels and Ella Cappuccino: you’re guaranteed to enjoy your daily cup of coffee longer

24 June 2019

Ella Cappuccino espresso capsules are very popular in South Africa. One of the main reasons behind that fragrant success story? Verstraete Barrier IML labels. Thanks to the oxygen barrier IML labels, the flavors and aromas remain intact for much longer.

 

No flavorings or preservatives

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Breathtaking: Oxygen Barrier IML seals in the taste and freshness of Scarpetta sauces

22 May 2019

Scarpetta sauces are recognizable for their incredible freshness and flavors. They’re healthy, natural and full of nutrients. The taste is simply breathtaking. Although there was one problem when they hit the shelves: any oxygen entering a package would turn the sauce bad. Refrigerating the sauce and adding preservatives both help to stave off the inevitable, but they adversely affect the taste and quality. Fortunately, Scarpetta found the solution they were looking for!

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HoymeCuido: The healthiest see-through IML packaging

22 March 2019

As a result of living in an era of hectic lifestyles, intensive working days and increasingly less stable timetables, we tend to spend less time to sit down and have dinner, and we often have meals at undefined moments. This clashes with our intention to enjoy a healthier, more balanced nutrition.

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Rama metallic IML tubs shine at IPSA Gold Pack Awards

26 February 2019

In a glittering end-of-2018 ceremony in Johannesburg, RPC Astrapak Marcom, Verstraete IML and Siqalo Foods scooped a joint gold medal at the 2018 IPSA Gold Pack Awards in the competitive ‘Food category’ for outstanding packaging design for the Rama metallic IML tubs.

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'De warmste week'

28 November 2018

As from the 1st until the 24th of December, our colleagues at Verstraete will actively participate in a large number of charity events.
Verstraete IML employees are committed to making a difference in other people’s lives and everybody takes cares for one another in their own way.

As a finishing goal of the “Warmste Week”, a lot of people will participate in an event called “De Warmathon”: this is a mini-marathon where people can choose the distance they run or walk . They can choose each individually which charity they want to support.

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Happy Cup drinking cups with innovative Reverse IML label support sustainability efforts

25 September 2018

The Happy Cup project is all about sustainability. After all, the event drinking cups can be returned to the retailer afterwards for reuse. An innovative concept like this requires innovative production, including a Reverse IML label from Verstraete In Mould Labels that offers a wide range of decorative and functional possibilities.

Cup sharing thanks to the Reverse IML label

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Herr’s newest pretzels in a heavenly IML package

3 September 2018

How do you give a traditional pretzel an irresistible and trendy look? That was the challenge faced by brand owner Herr’s, a leading company in the snack food industry. It put its most recent creation into eye-catching, unique, luxurious IML packaging with a refreshing mix of Matte and UltraGloss IML. Get acquainted with the tastiest and most attractively packaged pretzel in the world!

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