Recycled PET roll stock

  IPF Integrated Packaging Films' ECO-THERM 100% Post Consumer Recycled content PET roll stock is produced 100% from recycled water, juice, soda and sports drink bottles.

Absorbent pads

 Elliott Absorbent Products’ microwavable and ovenable combined pad, the Dryline Duo, provides chilled food packers with an absorbent pad capable of being heated by conventional ovens or microwaved within the tray.

PLA heat-stabilizing modifier

 DuPont Packaging has developed renewably sourced Biomax® Thermal 300, a proprietary heat-stabilizing modifier that allows polylactic acid (PLA) thermoformed packaging to withstand elevated temperatures during transport, storage and use.

Solvent-free lidding films

  Environmentally friendly, FDA-compliant, heat-sealable, solvent-free LumiLid® lidding films from Toray Plastics are made with a proprietary extrusion coating technology that does not require the use of odorous and potentially harmful organic solvents.

Ovenable, peelable lidding

  New Rocklid GP PET peelable, dual-ovenable lidding for foil containers is now available from Rockwell Solutions.

Low-oxygen MAP

  The FreshPax® CR system for low-oxygen MAP is said to extend the shelf life of case-ready meats by 30 days while preserving color.

Multiserve safepack

 The Answer™ is an aseptic dispensing tap from International Dispensing Corp. that is featured on a

Sterilant for aseptic packaging

 Ecolab has developed and received EPA registration for its Enviro San® and ES-1000™, a new commercial liquid sterilant system for use in aseptic packaging for low-acid dairy beverages in PET bottling applications.

Portable Pouch

 New from Sealed Air, Cryovac® Flavour Mark™ pouches are a shelf-stable, flexible alternative to cans and refrigerated pouches.

Insulated bulk shipping container

 ThermoSafe Brands, a div. of SCA Packaging offers its ThermoSafe Durable Transport insulated bulk shipper, prequalified to keep bulk loads of liquid bio-substances at refrigerated temperatures for up to 96 hours.

Custom Thermoformed Bags

 Versatility and Flexibility for Mobile and Stationary Air Conditioningand Refrigeration SystemsMultisorb Technologies offers a complete selection of Thermoformed DesiccantBags specifically designed to solve moisture problems associated with airconditioning and refrigeration systems, both mobile and stationaryapplications.

Antifog masterbatch

 Ampacet has introduced an improved antifog additive masterbatch, Ampacet 102163-U, for PE-based pkg. films used with fresh produce, refrigerated foods, and hot, ready-to-eat meats.

Coated barrier polyester films

 ExxonMobil Chemical has launched XPET 700 and XPET 800, a new line of high-barrier coated polyester films for fresh food markets, lidding, and MAP applications.

Performance plastic resins

 To meet growing consumer demand for fresh, healthy, and convenient packaged foods, Nova Chemicals has introduced 3 new performance resins for food packaging.

Coated barrier polyester films

 ExxonMobil Chemical has launched XPET 700 and XPET 800, a new line of high-barrier coated polyester films for fresh food markets, lidding, and MAP applications.

Flavor-retaining resin

 DuPont’s Selar® PA is an amorphous nylon barrier resin ideal for temperature- and flavor-sensitive refrigerated foods and beverages. Resin provides the oxygen and carbon dioxide barrier properties necessary to retain shelf life, yet also offers the clarity of glass with lower weight and better impact resistance.

Beverage cooler

 The Model HR33-P-BI Beverage Cooler from ThermoSafe ensures that product temperatures are maintained from storage to transport and through distribution without the need for separate refrigerated trailers.

Single-serve packaging

 International Paper offers its Micro-Pak, available in 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-oz sizes for portable, easy-to-handle, convenient beverages.

Edge protectors

 WrapBoard™ recyclable edge protectors from Laminations® (Appleton, WI) are covered with a paper overwrap to help reinforce and protect the glue bonds to prevent delamination and improve the stiffness of the protector.

Steel-reinforced pallet

 Orbis (Oconomowoc, WI) has introduced the 40”x48” Rackstar II™, an HDPE pallet with steel reinforcement. Its flat deck has no dimples and won’t leave impressions on the palletized product.