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Secondary Packaging

Good-For-The-Earth Trays

“Customers were asking us to explore biodegradable or compostable packaging materials, especially retailers that specialize in organic type products.”That’s how CEO Dwight Ferguson of Willcox, AZ-based Eurofresh Farms explains how his firm recently began using trays made by Earthcycle Packaging (www.earthcycle.com) for specialty products including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and cocktail tomatoes.

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Pediatric Drink In Aseptic Cartons

In June 2006, PTS Labs, Rosemont, IL, launched its ReVital Care Bears pediatric electrolyte drinks in 1-L aseptic cartons from Tetra Pak (www.tetrapak.com).

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

No More Delays For Drug Pedigree Requirement

“While the new pedigree requirements will become effective on December 1, 2006, and RFID is an excellent way to comply with those requirements, FDA is not specifically mandating the use of RFID.”

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In Search Of Real Packaging Innovation

The paucity of true packaging innovation troubles James Goodell, chief executive officer of i4design. Goodell is a world traveler, and notes the extensiveness of “me too” packaging dotting store shelves.

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Containers

Bottle glossary

Alpha Packaging provides a bottle glossary with succinct packaging definitions.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Green means go buy!

Green signals healthy foods at Sainsbury’s in the U.K.

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Secondary Packaging

Lesson learned: VOC input is paramount

Two engineers concur on a sound piece of advice in sharing their lessons learned.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Considering packaged product security

How does the need to better protect your product impact your packaging design?

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ingraining Whole Grains

FDA draft guidance ignites debate on package claims regarding the use of whole-grain claims.

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Closures

Data acquisition bottles

You may be surprised at what's packed inside these containers.

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Contract Packaging

Packaging Summit Expo and Conference 2007 intensifies Contract Packaging objectives

Next year’s Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, scheduled for May 15-17, 2007 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, will include even more Contract Packaging exhibitors and conference sessions pertinent to real-world applications – information and concepts tailored specifically for a multitude of packaging needs.

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Controls & Machine Components

James Alexander Corp.: James Alexander Corp.: Compact plastic ampules

A compact version of James Alexander Corp.’s 5-mL plastic ampule swab package is for applications where fill volumes range between 2 and 5 mils. Available with various applicator tips, including the company’s recently introduced line of large surface area tips.

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