Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Shelf-stable seafood cups

In January 2007, H.J. Heinz Co. Australia Limited, in cooperation with EDV Packaging (www.edvpackaging.com), launched Greenseas-brand value-added, shelf-stable, single-serve chunky salmon and tuna products packaged in retortable, 100-g, high-barrier cups made of white PP/EVOH/PP.

July 11, 2007

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Closures

Sausage adds convenience

German meat processor Stockmeyer packs sausage into multilayer tubs.

July 9, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Directory of RFID test centers

A directory of more than 25 RFID Test Labs and Centers throughout the United States.

July 9, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wal-Mart links RFID, sustainability

According to the retailer, RFID can help reduce greenhouse gases.

July 2, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Weber Packaging Solutions: Weber Packaging Solutions: New Version of Weber Label Design Software

Also includes RFID encoding capabilities

June 28, 2007

Tamper-evident machinery

Tamper-resistant technology provides alternative to plastic clamshells and blisters

This White Paper from Valeron Strength Films explains why companies like Merix Pharmaceutical Corp. and The Topps Co. have turned to BlisterGuard® sustainable packaging to deter theft, improve graphics, and reduce costs compared to plastic clamshell packaging.

June 19, 2007

Flexibles

Pocket Shot liquor served in a 'flexible flask'

A 50-mL stand-up format gives liquor on-the-go portability—and unbreakable flexibility.

June 18, 2007

Flexible packaging

America in Spain

Packaging technology was on the itinerary during a press tour of Spain in June.

June 15, 2007

Containers

'Cardboard can' for soda?

Sagentia is developing a sustainable, bag-lined 'cardboard can' for soda and beer.

June 14, 2007

Flexibles

Sunsweet's Ones of a kind prunes

Think prunes, think grandparents? Think again.

June 14, 2007

Flexibles

Sanitary can top

Advercan has partnered with 3M to introduce the AmeriCANtop, a commercially feasible method of ensuring that beverage can tops remain clean, while also providing a marketing opportunity for distributors.

June 12, 2007

Flexibles

Recycled films

Klöckner Pentaplast has partnered with Packaging 2.0 LLC to introduce SmartCycle™ 150 PETE films.

June 12, 2007

Closures

2-piece flip-top

Bericap has developed a “Vinegar” version of its Galileo II closure, a 2-piece, flip-top closure weighing 3 g. The base, which is the sealing element between bottle and closure, is made of PE, while the over-cap is made of transparent PP.

June 12, 2007