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ZEO soft drinks expand with stylishly bold new packaging
Posted by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, May 22, 2013
Packaging revisions with addition of three new varieties includes changes to the graphics and to the bottle's curves to appeal to a wider audience with a stylish boldness. More
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Vertical bagger
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 22, 2013
With the robag FXIS 3ci vertical form/fill/seal machine, product waste is reduced by optimizing product transfer from the multi-head scale through to the jaws. The rotary double flat jaw configuration doubles throughput compared to standard single-jaw packaging systems. More
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Intelligent bar code scanning coming to mobile devices
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 22, 2013
GS1 and Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) are collaborating to enable bar code scanning features built directly into mobile devices. Ultimately consumers will benefit through a new generation of more intuitive applications. More
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Ghirardelli portion-controlled squares to debut in revamped packaging
Edited by Rick Lingle, Technical Editor, May 21, 2013
The Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. will debut two filled bar flavors with the September launch of redesigned packaging that keeps the portion-control chocolate squares crumb-free and fresh. More
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Netting for seasoning meats
Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 20, 2013
Seasoning Transfer Netting combines the convenience of the company's patented transfer technology with the shaping properties of tight-weave netting for a one-step process that forms and applies flavor, color and pattern to boneless and bone-in meats. More
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IoPP announces AmeriStar 2013 award winners
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 20, 2013
Judges evaluated and analyzed packages from 15 categories based on innovation, sustainability, protection, economics, performance and marketing. More
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‘Convenience' food packaging changed our lives
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 20, 2013
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. More
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DuPont Packaging Awards celebrate how packaging adds value
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Executive Editor, May 16, 2013
DuPont celebrated the silver anniversary of its global packaging awards program with this year's top winner as a prime example of collaboration and protection, themes that dominate the competition this year. More
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Vertical bagger
With the robag FXIS 3ci vertical form/fill/seal machine, product waste is reduced by optimizing product transfer from the multi-head scale through to the jaws. The rotary double flat jaw configuration doubles throughput compared to standard single-jaw packaging systems.
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