US-based specialty films supplier Next Generation Films has ordered a new three-layer blown film line Varex from Windmoeller & Hoelscher. The new Varex has a working width of 134", grooved feed extruders, Optifil P3 gauge control system, ...
Swiss speciality chemicals company Clariant has introduced a new perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-free grease resistant additive, 'Cartaguard KHI' for safer food papers and board. The additive makes paper grease resistant without releasing ...
Recloseable packaging and microwaveable plastic trays were named top packaging breakthroughs that most impacted peoples’ lives over the last 25 years in an on-line survey hosted by DuPont. Together the two categories of invention ...
Recloseable packaging and microwaveable plastic trays were named top packaging breakthroughs that most impacted peoples' lives over the last 25 years in an on-line survey hosted by DuPont. Together the two categories of invention captured ...
Tags: Food Packaging, Packaging, Lives
Placon has launched its new Fresh ‘n Clear CaterEase plastic catering tray and bowl line, manufactured with EcoStar food-safe recycled PET. The sleek black, crush and crack resistant plastic party platters, bowls and lids have been ...
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US-based packaging systems manufacturer Flavorseal has unveiled Seasoned Transfer Netting, which combines its patented seasoning transfer technology with the shaping properties of tight weave netting. According to the company, the ...
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The move? by the plastic milk bottles giant comes in a partnership with?Closed Loop Recycling at Dagenham. The breakthrough comes just weeks after Nampak created an even lighter Infini bottle which, weighing in at just 32g, represents a ...
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Adhesives manufacturer Henkel has announced the launch of a new initiative ‘Food Safe Packaging Europe’, which has been aligned to enhance safety in food packaging. With its new information platform, the company intends to ...
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French polypropylene (PP) producer Polychim has launched a new thermoforming PP, HA31XTF for packaging converters. The grade is aimed at clear PP and opaque thermoformed applications such as food packaging. Drawing on the advantages of ...
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Sono-Tek Corporation was founded in 1975 by Dr. Harvey L. Berger, Ph.D. (Inventor of the ultrasonic nozzle) The first ultrasonic nozzles were developed for use in oil burners and subsequently for the development of liquid fuel burners ...
UK-based packaging supplier Planglow has unveiled a new compostable Natural Pot, which is suitable for food products such as ice cream or frozen yogurt as well as porridge, pasta and soup. According to the company, the new 12oz. Natural ...
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Automated Packaging Systems is set to launch new bag packaging machines including the Autobag AB 180 Print-n-Pack, AB 180 with AccuCount, Pacesetter PS 125 OneStep and the FAS SPrint Revolution, in Australia. The company's new Autobag AB ...
Matrix Packaging Machinery, a division of the US-based Pro Mach, will introduce a vertical form-fill-seal machine, Triton, which has been designed for the fresh produce packaging industry. Available in two models, the Triton automated ...
US-based Anchor Packaging has launched a new 38oz. container to its Mega-Meal product line, which is suitable for packing appetizers, finger-foods, desserts, cut fruit, and other hot or cold products. According to the company, the new ...
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UK-based retailer Waitrose has announced a target to cut its packaging in half by 2016 and also changes to its product ranges that will help achieve the target, saving nearly 100t of packaging annually. Waitrose launched its menu from ...
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