February 2015

27 feb 2015creaset paper for labels and flexible packaginglecta presents its creaset endless possibilities line of oneside coated papers specially designed for labels and flexible packaging applicationsthis product range offers new grades for the food industry, fmcg and the beverage sector such as creaset hws and creaset lws papers, high and low wetstrength, also available in embossed. the line is suitable for water, beer and returnable packaging in general.

27 feb 2015survey reveals the crucial role corrugated packaging plays in the food and drinks industrycorrugated packaging is maintaining its popularity in the uk food industry as the preferred choice for protecting and promoting goods, according to a recent survey commissioned by the confederation of paper industries cpi.the research involved contacting 1,000 senior decision makers in multiple retailers and food and beverage companies in the uk, seeking their views of corrugated and its role in the packaging industry.the majority of those who responded recognised corrugated&39s strong e

in a major sustainability initiative, american fastfood giant kfc will soon serve coffee in edible cups at select stores in the uk.kfc&39s new edible cups dubbed, the &quotscoffee cup&quot are a result of collaboration with londonbased the robin collective.the scoffee cup is made from special waferlike biscuits, wrapped in sugar paper and lined with a layer of heatresistant white chocolate.robin collective says that the cups have been infused with different scents, including coconut sun cream, freshly cut grass and wild flowers.the trial of coffee cups comes as kgc gets ready to

packaging innovations incorporating contract pack and ecopack, empack and label&ampprint, closed its doors to record numbers.6,585 visitors, 350 exhibitors, a mass of product launches, six new show features, and over 40 seminars all packed into the birmingham&rsquos nec, bringing together the very best in packaging and print from right across the globe.the show, which took place on 2526 february 2015, witnessed a hugely increased footfall, boasting the likes of glaxosmithkline, coca cola, britvic, mars and pz cussons in attendance.

tubesoup is a concept for fictitious brands designed by jennifer skibbe, product designer from germany.it had won award for best holistic concept by &39your tube awards&39 an international aluminium tube design award.it is a creative food packaging solution for an instantsoup recipe which includes a convenient tube closure in the shape of the spoon.the spoon can be removed from the tube and used to stir in drink or soup.the tube contains soup as a paste. one can unscrew the spoon cap from the aluminium tube and squeeze the paste into a cup of hot water.

tubesoup concept for fictitious brands designed by jennifer skibbe, product designer from germany.it had won award for best holistic concept by &39your tube awards&39 an international aluminium tube design award.it is a creative food packaging solution for an instantsoup recipe which includes a convenient tube closure in the shape of the spoon.the spoon can be removed from the tube and used to stir in drink or soup.the tube contains soup as a paste. one can unscrew the spoon cap from the aluminium tube and squeeze the paste into a cup of hot water.

once bacteria gain a foothold in a human body, they like to form colonies, called biofilms. invasive and implantable medical devices are prime real estate for these colonies that cause infections and lifethreatening conditions. researchers at the wyss institute for biologically inspired engineering boston have developed polymers that store considerable amounts of lubricating liquids within their molecular structure and release them over time to render the material continuously slippery and repellant to bacteria.

spoilage in foods is essentially a process of oxidation and can be prevented by the exclusion of air from the container. this was concluded by gaylussac in early 19th century after studying nicholas appert&rsquos process of preserving foods of both vegetable and animal origin kept in glass containers along with water fully covering containers, heated to 87&ordmc100&ordmc in water bath and airtight sealed with corks.in the mid 19th century, louis pasteur added a new dimension of pasteurisation concept of food preservation to gaylussac&rsquos oxidation prevention theory.

red brick brewing in the us will offer its beer in new certified highrecycled content aluminum cans.the cans are made from evercan aluminum can sheet, which is produced by novelis.red brick brewing&39s laughing skull amber ale and signature hoplanta india pale ale will be available in evercan aluminum cans.the company also plans to introduce several new beers that will be exclusively available in the evercan packaging in 2016, starting with its new spring seasonal hibiscuwit, a belgian wheat ale.red brick brewing head brewer garett lockhart said &quotour decision to expand from glas

reland has passed a new law introducing plain tobacco packaging, becoming the first country in the eu, under which all forms of branding, including logos and colours for cigarette packs will be prohibited.the new law, which prompts the tobacco industry to threaten legal action, requires all products to have a uniform packaging that features graphic health warnings.minister for children james reilly told parliament &quotwe are creating legislation which will be historic and will be of real importance to the area of public health.&quotireland is said to be the second country in the wo