SEALPAC innovations at Anuga FoodTec 2012

Modern vacuum packaging, efficient inspection system and compact new traysealer

Anuga FoodTec has a reputation as marketplace for innovations in the entire food industry. SEALPAC will be present again in 2012 to exhibit its pioneering packaging solutions.

At the booth, one of your top addresses for modern tray-sealing and thermoforming technology, trade visitors can look forward to the premiere of an extremely compact traysealer, the presentation of innovative vacuum packs in both tray-sealing (TraySkin®) and thermoforming (TenderPac), as well as the demonstration of a high-performance packaging inspection system.

Accurate Labelling Vital for Growing Herb and Spices Market

The growing popularity of herbs and spices for enhancing the flavour of food shows no sign of abating and has created a demand for convenient, flexible and innovative packaging.

Packaging of fresh herbs and spices has evolved in the footsteps of mainstream food and, while the focus is still on supplying produce that is as fresh as the day it was picked, while wrapped attractively, it must also be labelled accurately to meet more stringent European Union and UK regulations, which impact on all aspects of food production and supply.

Plasticum introduces Spray Cap Jill

Plasticum extends its range of horizontal spray caps with Jill. This elegant spray cap has been especially designed for female cosmetic applications. Jill is fitted with Plasticum’s patented Integrated Spray technology, integrating the actuator and insert. This technology allows different orifices and channel designs to generate many spray patterns with a one-piece spray cap.

Jill has an exclusive appearance and is perfectly suitable for Personal Care applications, such as deodorants, body sprays and hair sprays. The Integrated Spray technology offers flexibility to handle various formulations and to obtain different spray patterns, depending on the required effect. A complete product range can be covered with this functional design. The first launch in the series has a diameter of 52 mm.

Shrink tightening film wraps Ferrero chocolates

Innovia Films’ shrink tightening BOPP substrate, Propafilm™ OS, has been selected by global confectionery manufacturer, Ferrero, to overwrap boxes of its Rondnoir chocolates.

Propafilm™ OS is a high-speed, transparent, overwrapping film manufactured using Innovia Films’ unique bubble process. It has balanced shrink tightening properties and offers a sparkling pack appearance.

Advanced Dynamics has a lot of bottle labelling for cosmetics industry

Advanced Dynamics Ltd's new bottle labelling equipment has helped one of the UK's leading manufacturers of cosmetics and toiletries post an impressive 20 percent productivity boost, following the installation of a Pack Leader PRO-625.

Contract cosmetics manufacturer Nicholas James (UK) Ltd became one of the first companies in the country to take delivery of this innovative equipment - and is delighted with its decision. Bradford-based Advanced Dynamics is the sole UK distributor of Pack Leader's range of PRO labellers.

Easter Eggs stand out in renewable, compostable stand up pouches

Innovia Films’ renewable, compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™, won Ganong Bros Limited’s approval, to pack its range of Easter confectionery in stand up pouches.

Ganong is Canada’s oldest candy company, founded in 1873 and remains family owned and operated. Its headquarters and manufacturing facility is in New Brunswick.

Borealis brings a transparency-boost to cosmetics and baby bottles

Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, is taking transparency in extrusion blow moulded polypropylene (PP) bottles to new heights with the launch of next generation high performance grade Borclear™ RC737MO.

Presenting a crystal-clear advance in visual appeal and processability, the new PP grade creates differentiation, cost-efficiency and sustainability advantages for converters and brand owners in the fast moving consumer goods market. Borclear RC737MO is designed specifically for cosmetics and baby bottles and enables to produce bottles up to two litres in size.

Next generation Borclear RC737MO offers a leap forward in aesthetics by influencing the gloss, haze and clarity of bottles. Compared with established standard products the haze value, an established indicator describing opacity, can be reduced by 25%.When compared with next best alternatives like metallocene grades Borclear RC737MO offers better surface scratch resistance to ensure longer-term consumer attractiveness.

MAJOR EUROPEAN INVESTMENT FOR LOPAREX

Global release liner manufacturer positions itself for future growth

The Loparex Group are investing significantly in their European operation for release liner production. As part of an ongoing program of global investments to position the Group as a global market leader further enhance Loparex Group’s leading capability to serve the global release liner market, the Apeldoorn production facility in The Netherlands will be equipped with an extensive capacity and capability expansion by the third quarter of this year.

OCTAL PET Packaging Receives 2012 Gulfood Award for Best Environmental Sustainability Initiative

Award adds to OCTAL’s growing list of endorsements by influential global organizations.

OCTAL has received the 2012 Gulfood Award for Best Environmental Sustainability Initiative in recognition of the company’s PET for packaging material.

Winners of the third Gulfood Awards (the Middle East's most highly regarded food and beverage accolades), were crowned at a spectacular gala dinner held recently at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on the opening day of Gulfood 2012.

TPCH Testing Leads to $15,000 PetSmart Settlement for Packaging Violation

The Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (“TPCH”) provided test data that led to a $15,000 settlement between the State of New Hampshire and PetSmart, Inc. (“PetSmart”). TPCH testing discovered cadmium above limits set by state regulation in flexible PVC packaging of several PetSmart products. Test data was shared with NH state officials, who subsequently collected additional data to support the enforcement action.

TPCH routinely screens packaging for the presence of regulated metals using x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. “It’s the most effective way to educate manufacturers and distributors about state toxics in packaging laws,” according to Sharon Yergeau of New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services. “Companies often assume they are in compliance with state laws because they have packaging specifications that require their suppliers to meet applicable laws.”

DPET™ From OCTAL Meets Sustainability and Cost Reductions Needs For Personal Hygiene Packaging

DPET™ sheet from OCTAL meets the critical product requirements or personal hygiene packaging because:

PET (polyethylene terephlate) is becoming the material of choice of global packaging companies due its ease of recyclability.

DPET™ sheet helps companies reduce their overall cost of manufacturing packaging.

Positive sustainability testing results specific to DPET™ gives customers confidence that they are involved with a progressive and environmentally conscious materials supplier.

Heritage Family Offers Sweet Pepper Glaze in  Lightweight 32oz PET Container from Amcor

Move to Decanter-Style PET Bottle Provides Entry into Club Store Market Segment

Heritage Family Specialty Foods Inc., a leading Southwest supplier of specialty food products for retail and food service markets, has introduced its Brack Ranch Sweet Pepper Glaze in new 32oz decanter-size polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles from Amcor Rigid Plastics, the world’s leading producer of PET Packaging. The move to lightweight and break-resistant PET gives Heritage Family an entry into the club store market segment with a launch late last year at Costco’s locations throughout the Southwest, USA.

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