Rovema Packaging Machine Blog

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Brown Bag Blog Series Pt. 4: Using Sachet Bags with 3 & 4 Side Seals

Ember Sadler: Wed, Sep 23, 2026

The Flex Can is a stand up pouch that looks, stacks, and stands like a can but is produced from flexible film on a vertical form fill seal (VFFS)...

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Built for This: Inside the Rovema BVC-165 Twin Tube

Ember Sadler: Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Part 3 of 3: The Machine · July 2026 The first two pieces covered the consumer shift driving demand for smaller, protein-forward, portion-controlled...

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Small Pouches, Big Demands: What High-Volume Portion Pack Production Actually Requires

Ember Sadler: Fri, Jul 24, 2026

Part 2 of 3: The Production Challenge · July 2026 Part 1 of this series covered the consumer shift: GLP-1 medications are driving meaningful demand...

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Every Bite Counts: How GLP-1 Is Reshaping What People Buy and How It's Packaged

Ember Sadler: Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Part 1 of 3: The Small Pouch Shift · July 2026 Something structural is happening to the food and snack industry, and it is moving faster than most...

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Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026 Trends: What They Mean for Packaging

Ember Sadler: Wed, Jun 24, 2026

The 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo landed in Las Vegas for the first time, and the industry showed up. More than 17,500 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors...

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Sustainability in Action: Real-Life Sustainable Packaging Case Studies

Emily Brogan: Mon, Oct 27, 2025

At Rovema, our primary focus has always been on our customers' success. We understand that every CPG company has unique needs when it comes to their...

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7 Things to Look for When Choosing a VFFS for Coffee Bean Packaging

John Panaseny: Fri, Jul 18, 2025

There are numerous reasons why someone may consider a vertical packaging machine for their coffee packaging needs. Your business may be expanding and...

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The Hidden Enemy: The Impact of Film Coefficient of Friction on VFFS Machine Operations

Emily Brogan: Fri, Apr 26, 2024

Often people try to isolate a mechanical factor for VFFS inefficiency, for instance, sealing. And that's often the case. But before jumping to...

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Bag Style and Forming Complexity: VFFS Speed Considerations Part 3

Emily Brogan: Fri, Feb 16, 2024

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Product Characteristics: VFFS Speed Considerations Part 2

Emily Brogan: Fri, Feb 9, 2024

VFFS Speed Considerations Last week we kicked off our series on VFFS speed considerations, and discussed how package width and head space relate...