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Smart label sensor gives Superior results

Bacteria-triggered smart label ensures freshness for Superior Farms MAP meats.

November 13, 2007

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Air-pouch void-fill system packs a big payback

A mail-order nutraceutical company packs up the loose-fill peanuts and switches to air pouches for greater productivity, less mess, and reduced costs.

November 7, 2007

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Berry packer revamps bagging and casing lines

Renovation of blueberry packaging operations includes installation of vf/f/s machine for retail bags, bag-in-box equipment for bulk packs, plus several new auxiliary systems.

November 7, 2007

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New product from old packaging

TerraCycle is churning out new products and new product ideas at an incredible rate. Following is a sampling of some of its new products and initiatives in 2007:

November 7, 2007

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TerraCycle: Packaging with a repurpose

TerraCycle, the company built on worm poop, gives used containers new life as plant-food packaging.

November 7, 2007

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Honeywell's clutter-management products court 'soccer moms'

Innovation brings women to an aisle in the store—auto care—they don’t normally frequent, and integration of a network of vendors gives Honeywell a ‘virtual factory.’

October 4, 2007

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Servo placer replaces robotic feeder

Machine increases reliability and uptime for shelf-stable, flexible pouch packaging operations.

October 4, 2007

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Water bottles deliver refreshing environmental twist

Amid a wave of anti-bottled water sentiment, light-weighted bottles and bottles made with corn-based PLA flow into the market in the United States and in Europe.

October 3, 2007

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Retort, stick, and stand-up pouch markets to grow

Global retort pouch consumption is forecast to nearly double by 2011 to 19 billion pouches, according to the global study, “Global Markets, Opportunities, and Technologies-2006 to 2011.” The study is available from Allied Development for $4,495.

October 3, 2007

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U.S. food container demand to rise 3.3% annually through 2011

What’s behind the projected growth?

October 3, 2007

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Video: Air-pouch void-fill system packs a big payback

A mail-order nutraceutical ocmpany packs up the loose-fill peanuts and switches to air pouches for greater productivity, less mess, and reduced costs.

October 2, 2007

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Pro Mach names new President of end-of-line packaging business unit

Barry Heiser has been named President of Pro Mach's End-of-Line Business unit.

September 26, 2007

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Packaging Hall of Fame selects three inductees

Industry veterans Terry Bedell, William LeMaire, and Jerome Heckman are selected for 2007.

September 19, 2007