Secondary Packaging

Making more corrugated recyclable

A new coating for corrugated paper holds the promise of bringing to an end the need to separate old corrugated containers (OCC) and waxed corrugated boxes.

September 30, 2005

Industries: Page 537

Dairy

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving

Packaging World editors take a look at recent developments in the technologically challenging, but decidedly growth-oriented, world of aseptic and extended-shelf-life packaging.

September 30, 2005

Contract Packaging

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

PepsiCo’s got milk

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Filling/capping, dry

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Light barrier protects UHT milk

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Recycling

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Glass coating for barrier

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Tamper-evident machinery

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

‘Soup-er’ stocks served aseptically

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Dairy

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Arla’s ‘clean blow’ technique

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Reusable/Returnable

Glass bottles shine for Coca-Cola Servicios

The Peruvian bottler selects glass to launch a single-serve beverage. Glass represents about 60% of the company’s business thanks to consumer familiarity and price point advantages in certain sizes.

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Flexibles

Seafood tray redirects microwave power

Trays of Cape Cod Cuisine frozen foods manipulate microwave energy to mimic conventional oven cooking results.

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Cartoning

Kraft's 'black box' data recorder

Kraft has developed ROME, a ‘black box’ diagnostic tool for packaging machinery that combines data collection and video from two cameras.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Food companies itching for answers

FDA is slow to address question of allergen labeling in packaging.

September 30, 2005

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Integrated strategy gives TI an edge in key selling period

Company works closely with educators to develop graphing calculators. Equal attention is paid to packaging that will close the sale.

September 30, 2005

Beverage

The wrap-up: Unintentional package humor

Every so often, we like to present a look at the amusing side of packaging. This time, we are reminded that stating the obvious can be downright funny.

September 30, 2005