A new coffee 'bean bag' has been introduced to the Australian market. Produced by Jed's Coffee Company, the coffee bean bag works and looks like a tea bag. The bag is designed to be placed in a mug before hot water is added. After ...
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Designed for small portion deli items, including cheeses and smoked and processed meats, Sealed Air 's new Cryovac Grip & Tear Small Tab easy-open vacuum bagg features a tab that opens packages in one quick motion once pulled. As a result, ...
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The Auspicious Leaves The 5th lunar month is marked as "Poison" month in Chinese Farmer's Calendar. This is because the gem, insect, fly, mosquito, and pest are active in this summer month and people is easy to catch infectious disease. ...
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UK-based custom printed labels firm Mercian Labels has notched up 'A' grade BRC (British Retail Consortium) accreditation for its two manufacturing units in Staffordshire and Derbyshire in recognition of hygiene. The BRC Global Standard ...
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Equipment maker Duravant has purchased packaging machinery manufacturer Hamer to boost its capability in bag management systems. Known for its specialization in automated bagging systems, fillers, sealers and robotic palletizers, Hamer ...
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Specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies company Johnson Matthey has acquired StePac Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) business from DS Smith for £18m. The transaction encompasses all assets of StePac, including Xtend ...
Bosch has introduced a packaging machine SVE 2520 DZ that produces up to 100 Doy Zip bags a minute. The vertical bagger allows for the production of seven styles of bags, and gives them a glossy finish. Manufacturers have bag style ...
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Ulma Packaging has added to its range of flowrapping equipment, with the launch of the FM200. The new equipment from the supplier of packaging machinery and complete automated lines is for wrapping fresh food pillow pack style with ...
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Randy and Craig Rubin, developers of stain proof upholstery fabric 'Crypton', will receive the JVS Business Leadership Award on June 11. “The Rubins won the award for developing a stylish and stain-proof upholstery fabric for ...
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With brands such as Back to the Future and Wizard of Oz available through the new toys to life title, retailers are rejoicing at the potential new channels it is opening up. LEGO Dimensions will mark another success for the brand at ...
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Michael Stephen, chairman of the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association and deputy chairman of Symphony Environmental Technologies, discusses how this material biodegrades in the outdoor environment. Oxo-biodegradable plastics have from ...
The event is one of the world’s leading wine trade events and this year will welcome more than 11,000 trade visitors from 80 countries. There will be a wide range of international representatives at the various sessions and ...
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The European Parliament recently legislated to reduce the number of bags in circulation, but the potential of oxo-biodegradable plastics has been an important side issue. Campbell Bannerman spoke about the British technology stating that ...
This follows the news that Huntingdon Beach in California has cancelled its ban on plastic bags in response to a recent surge in support for them from local residents, and the decision of Arizona’s State Legislature to stop cities and ...
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Montreal is weighing a ban on plastic bags in what could become the first such drive by a prominent Canadian city if promulgated into law. Mayor Denis Coderre has initiated a public discussion on the matter recently. "We have to ...
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