Greif: Barrier protection technology

The GCube Shield technology from Greif is an advanced barrier protection technology used in its intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) to reduce the permeation of gases through the polyethylene.

Aug 22nd, 2019

GCube Shield

The innermost layer remains 100% percent HDPE, which complies with current requirements for food and chemical compatibility. The intermediate layer contains the Shield blend that reduces the permeation of gasses both in and out of the polyethylene. The external layer allows for customization including colors or antistatic.

Applications include flavors and fragrances, paint, agrochemical, specialty chemicals, and food and beverages.

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Cosmetic Packaging Company Adopts Eastman’s Cristal Renew

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Polyplex Announces Alabama Facility Expansion

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Badger Tag & Label Celebrating 85th Anniversary

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Sun-Maid Goes Glow -in-the-Dark

For those looking for a festive addition to a Halloween treat bag or bowl, Sun-Maid is releasing limited-edition glow-in-the-dark packaging for its Sour Raisin Snacks and yogurt-covered raisins.

Innovating the Plant-Based Food Category with Functional Superfoods

Lavva is growing its brand with Paleo and Keto-certified plant-based yogurts and milk products.

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Tchibo Coffee Debuts in The U.S. with Unique Package Features

Seventy-year old European coffeehouse brews up fresh experience in eight Midwest markets.

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Overnight Labels Increases Equipment, Capabilities, and Facility

Expansion includes a new Mosaic-equipped HP digital press, silk-screen printing capabilities, and an increase in its building footprint to 37,500 sq ft.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, one of the largest brewers in the world, will use KeelClip in its U.K. market this spring for some of its brands, including Bud Light. Photo courtesy of Graphic Packaging International.

An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Six-Pack Plastic Rings

KeelClip’s paperboard technology delivers sustainability, branding, and functionality benefits that may convince brands to ditch single-use plastic can carriers for good.

INX’s Renee Schouten Named President of IMDPA

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Foodservice Bag

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Penn Color’s penneffex line of color and finish additives for mono-layer and multi-layer PET packaging delivers a high-end finish for consumer goods packaged products.

TricorBraun Acquires Price Container and Packaging

TricorBraun announced it has acquired Price Container and Packaging, a rigid packaging distributor serving primarily the industrial and food markets.

Hot Melt Packaging Tape

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Recycled PET Bottle

Krones’ 3 Circles bottle is made of 100% recycled PET and in turn can be recycled into food packaging after use. Instead of having a label, which is unable to be recycled, the bottle can be decorated using digital direct printing.

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Food Grade Ink

Videojet launches its V498 food grade ink for the Videojet 1000 Line of continuous inkjet printers. Green in color, it is ideal for printing codes on eggshells and other selected foods and dissolves completely when exposed to water or water-based fluids.

The can joins a container lineup that currently features four sizes of 100% recyclable PET-1 bottles.

First Enhanced Water to Pioneer Aluminum Cans

Perfect Hydration (pH), an ultra-purified alkaline water with electrolytes, extends its existing PET bottle line to include aluminum cans designed for cooler cases. Meanwhile, un-chilled 12- and 24-packs will be available center of store, expanding reach.

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Avery Dennison: Semi-Squeeze Film With Improved Clarity

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Canesten Tube For Bayer Copy

Neopac Wins Pair of “Tube of the Year” Awards from European Tube Manufacturers Association

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Direct Thermal Color Labels

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