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'Flexibility' sought in machinery at Pack Expo 96
Versatile machines that will allow manufacturers multiple packaging options was one of the frequent answers in Packaging World's second exclusive survey of Pack Expo registrants. Large buying teams and longer visits are also planned this year.
September 30, 1996
Dairy: Page 96
Dairy
Dairy health claims
IDFA has asked FDA to reconsider the industry's petition to allow dairy-related health claims on food packaging. Specifically, it wants permission for claims associating adequate calcium intake with reduced hypertension risk.
September 30, 1996
Flexibles
Dairyland tests Tetra's latest
In August, Dairyworld Foods of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, became the first in the world to commercialize a new pouch concept from Tetra Pak Canada (Aurora, Ontario, Canada).
September 30, 1996
Labeling
Vermont rBST labelling
Dairy packers won a major victory when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ordered the Vermont District Court to grant an industry-requested injunction against the state's mandatory rBST labeling statute.
September 30, 1996
Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging
Vacuum skin packaging
Cryovac, a div. of W.R. Grace & Co. (Duncan, SC), has released a brochure on the company's vacuum skin packaging system. VSP allows shoppers to see the natural shape, color and texture of ready-to-prepare foods, cheeses, deli meats and other items.
September 30, 1996
Conveying & accumulation
Half-gallon aseptic carton is a first
Farmland Dairies is the first to pack a low-acid beverage in an aseptic carton this large. Shelf stability permits nontraditional placement in-store. Automatic in-line pour spout applicator is also the first of its kind.
September 30, 1996
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Seaforth puts label on versatility
Upgrade of a hot melt system results in improved labeling for private label manufacturer Seaforth.
August 31, 1996
Conveying & accumulation
A reusable case for automation
New equipment at Herr Foods is among the first that erects, packs and seals tough-to-handle corrugated cases that are reused up to five times.
August 31, 1996
Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging
Now beverage cans will open wide-- really, really wide
Suddenly, it seems, U.S. brewers are looking to change one of the most popular and endearing features of their cans--the easy-opening features. Last month (See PW, August '96, page 8), we reported on the conversion by Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI, from its standard, easy-opening stay-on tab (SOT) end to a large opening end (LOE) developed for Miller by Reynolds Metals Co.
August 31, 1996
Conveying & accumulation
Robotics automate portion packing
Robotic packing cell case-packs delicate portion cups at speeds of 500 cups/min. Integrated system incorporates a stand-alone case erector and automatic tier sheet placer.
August 31, 1996
Conveying & accumulation
X-ray provides total inspection
A metal detector at the end of each packaging line may be fairly typical for any type of food packaging operation. Herr's tried that route a few years ago, only to experience many false rejects.
August 31, 1996
Flexibles
Resins OK'd for fatty food packaging
In June the Food and Drug Administration approved Exxon Chemical's (Houston, TX) Oppera® modified polypropylene film resins for use in direct contact with fatty foods such as salty snacks, processed meats and cheeses, and confectionery items.
August 31, 1996
Flexibles
Clear surgical glove pouch carves out high-end niche
At a time when most surgical glove pouches consist of paper webs that are cold-sealed together, ECI Medical Technologies is positioning its product at the high end by introducing gloves in a clear film pouch that's printed gravure in two colors.
July 31, 1996
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