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Mixing into the marketplace

Originally a producer of iced tea concentrate for foodservice, Beach Brew Beverage Co.'s first retail introduction comes in an attention-getting package: a die-cut pouch resembling a pitcher and containing a liquid iced tea concentrate.

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Drop-in replacement film cuts costs

President Baking Co., Atlanta, GA, saved 10% in material costs by making a switch in films for its Famous Amos® brand cookies in a 16-oz bag-in-box package.

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Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Printpack (Atlanta, GA) and Landec Corp. (Menlo Park, CA) will jointly develop fresh-cut produce packaging films.

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Flexible Packaging Assn. (Washington, DC): Timothy Reitz, manager of publications.

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Tredegar Industries (Richmond, VA): Loren W. Harris, technical service rep., Monax®Plus OHD PE barrier film.

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Mobil Chemical, Films Div. (Pittsford, NY): Donald J. Burns, business mgr., flexible packaging, Americas.

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FDA proposes dating for condom packs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed that manufacturers put expiration dates on packages of condoms. U.S.-made products typically carry "when manufactured" dates, but they are not required by federal law.

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Supplier news: International agreements

Vinmar Intl., Ltd. (Houston, TX) and Flex Industries, Ltd. (India) has formed a joint venture named Flexvin Ltd., based in Houston, TX, to market PET and BOPP films.

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Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Dow Chemical (Midland, MI) is building a $12 million center for R&D, marketing and business personnel for its films and foams businesses.

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Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Huntsman Corp. (Salt Lake City, UT) has acquired United Films Corp. (Bloomington, IN), a manufacturer of high-barrier multilayer coextruded films.

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Frozen--and functional--Paradise

Frozen Paradise Drinks(TM), Seagram Beverage Co.'s late entry to the successful premixed, shelf-stable frozen drink category, may prove that good things happen to those who wait.

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Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Break/peel/push blister security

A unique break/peel/push blister pack devised by Chicago-based G.D. Searle provides a heightened degree of child-resistance for its Covera-HS prescription medication, launched in June.

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