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Column/Opinion
| December 4, 2012

Direct bottle printing may cause sleeve market to shrink

Bottle decorating is approaching a tipping point.
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Three packs from Tokyo Pack
 Video | December 3, 2012

Three packs from Tokyo Pack

Editor Pat Reynolds demonstrates the world's first recloseable blister pack, a novel single-serve coffee package, and an unusual plastic container for Kikkoman soy sauce--all items he discovered while attending TokyoPack.
New indicator for monitoring the cold chain
 Video | December 3, 2012

New indicator for monitoring the cold chain

New time/temperature indicator for use in monitoring the cold chain must first be activated before it begins functioning.
Easy-open induction-seal material
 Video | November 27, 2012

Easy-open induction-seal material

PACK EXPO 2012: At Pack Expo 2012, Selig demonstrates its Lift ‘n’ Peel™ seal material designed for convenience, safety, protection, leak prevention, freshness, and tamper evidence.
Turkey Sealed Air
News
| November 21, 2012

Bagging unpardoned presidential turkey

Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s the vacuum bag used to protect the presidential family's turkey.
Foldover reclosable packaging for snacks, pet treats
 Video | November 21, 2012

Foldover reclosable packaging for snacks, pet treats

PACK EXPO 2012: Sealed Air Cryovac Multi-Seal FoldLOK reclosable packaging permits easy opening and reclosing, allowing strong visibility for gusseted bottom pouches of shredded cheese, nuts, candies, dried fruits and pet treats.
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Materials Product Brief
| November 19, 2012

Ovenable poultry-cooking bag

Sirane’s Sira-Cook PA is a unique packaging solution for poultry, meat, and fish, which allows food to be packed, shipped, retailed, and cooked in the same package.
Novartis 2011 HCPC winner
News
| November 15, 2012

HCPC accepting Compliance Package of the Year Awards entries

Feb. 15, 2013 is the deadline for pharmaceutical packages designed to optimize patient adherence to medication regimens.
QuickRip package
Materials Product Brief
| November 15, 2012

Easy-open meat pack

Easy-open Cryovac QuickRip®Package now available for pork segment.
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Off The Shelf: Unique dispensing spout for aseptic juice pouch
 Video | November 6, 2012

Off The Shelf: Unique dispensing spout for aseptic juice pouch

Editor Pat Reynolds returned from Pack Expo 2012 with a fascinating dispensing spout that he demonstrates in this video.
Machine Product Brief
| October 31, 2012

New paper handles 25 percent stronger/25 percent more accurate length

During the past year, Roberts PolyPro refined its paper handle manufacturing processes to achieve 25 percent strength and consistency advancements. These stronger more accurate handles improve the integrity of the handle and ultimately the safety of handling bulk packaging. Booth # N-3916
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Lab retorts – the gateway to Shaka® and Gentle Motion
 Video | October 31, 2012

Lab retorts – the gateway to Shaka® and Gentle Motion

Allpax Shaka and Gentle motion retorts are revolutionizing the shelf stable food industry by changing the way retorted food, especially in pouches and trays, taste. Greg Jacob, Vice President and General Manager of Allpax, describes how lab retorts are the gateways to Shaka and Gentle Motion implementations. Booth # N-3910
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Video: New extended-shelf-life filling technology
 Video | October 31, 2012

Video: New extended-shelf-life filling technology

Federal Manufacturing introduces a new 30-valve net-weight (non-contact) ESL filler with a 10-station pick-and-place capping turret. Options include hot water sanitizing for juice or drinking yogurt applications or steam sterilization for extended life Ultra-High-Temperature (UHT) processed milk or dairy beverages. Booth # S-1878
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Thermoformed clamshell beckons to consumers
 Video | October 30, 2012

Thermoformed clamshell beckons to consumers

A new concept from HLP Klearfold offers not only tamper resistance but also ease of opening for consumers.
Video: The new Shaka® 1600 agitation retort
 Video | October 30, 2012

Video: The new Shaka® 1600 agitation retort

The Allpax 1600 Shaka high-speed agitation retort equals the output of four-basket static retorts because of an up to 90 percent reduction in cycle time. Shaka opens the doors to new products that would typically be difficult to retort and improves the taste and appearance of products now available on the market. Booth # N-3910
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October 26, 2012

Single-serve, long shelf-life premium egg

PET clamshell protects and displays hard-boiled egg.
Package Case Study
| October 25, 2012

Skinnyminis cocktails are convenient in 200-mL PET

Beam’s popular Skinnygirl Margarita ready-to-serve cocktail is launched in a single-serve PET barrier bottle, opening the brand up to new venues.
Consumers open the new bag from the top to access chips.
Package Case Study
| October 19, 2012

Pepperidge Farm first to market with new reclosure for Baked Naturals Cracker Chips bag

Baking and snack food company’s Baked Naturals Cracker Chips represent the first commercial application of SealTab reclose feature.

 

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