Flexible packaging

X-rays solve checkweigh/metal detection problems

TSC Foods Ltd., North Lincolnshire, England, produces a range of pouch-packed refrigerated and frozen sauces, marinades, soups, dressings, and entrees for retail and foodservice markets.

August 2, 2009

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Additives, coatings & inks

FDA issues anti-counterfeiting draft guidance

The draft guidance is an important step in working with manufacturers to make drug products harder to counterfeit.

August 1, 2009

Closures

Bacardi Breezer puts the pressure on PET

Heavy carbonation in Bacardi’s rum beverage makes switching from glass to PET a technology challenge.

August 1, 2009

Labels

Paper pack gives way to plastic tube

Package design expertise brings a modern twist to an old favorite.

August 1, 2009

Beverage

Beverage container demand growing in China

Demand for beverage containers in China is projected to increase 8.2% annually to 298 billion units in 2012.

August 1, 2009

Beverage

Checkweigh QA for liqueur cordials

Cordials manufacturer installs checkweighers from Mettler Toledo Garvens in its new production sites.

August 1, 2009

Petfood/Pet Care

CUPS-based printer driver

Tharo Systems, Inc., has developed a CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) based printer driver to add printing support for the Tharo H-427, H-436, H-626, and the H-634 thermal transfer label printers, under UNIX-like operating systems.

August 1, 2009

Cosmetics/Personal care

Gram scale

WeighPack’s Verita gram scale is a highly-accurate and sensitive weigher that weighs in 1/10th of a gram increments.

August 1, 2009

Recycling

PCR content for hair care line

New hair styling range of products is notable for its use of post-consumer recycled PET.

July 10, 2009

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Checkweighing top-grade food products

At this German producer of fine preserves and frozen products, product quality is assured thanks to an in-line checkweigher.

July 7, 2009

Beverage

Brewer toasts high-quality images on cans

July 3, 2009

Sustainability

Lessons learned from your best projects

Packaging professionals share their best experiences with projects—and what they learned.

July 3, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

MoreTerraCycle developments

July 2, 2009