August 2013

videojet technologies, which is a pioneer manufacturer of marking, printing, and coding products, has launched two new thermal transfer overprinters tto to its dataflex product line. the new dataflex 6420 and 6320 products are aimed to fulfil a range of flexible labelling and packaging applications in the meat and poultry, snack foods, confectionery, bakery and other markets.

nestl&eacute, a kit katmaker company, took cadbury, to court for challenging a previous ruling which provided the cr&egraveme eggmaker exclusive rights to use of the particular colour purple &ndash pantone 2685c &ndash as used in dairy milk packaging. two years ago, cadbury was gobbled up by the us giant kraft. this battle is being continued since last four years, and it is the latest twist in this legal war. nestl&eacute wanted to challenge a ruling from december 2011 that incorporated chocolate drinks and bars.

the google search for ban plastic bags is very likely to get above 2000 items. in general, it is the similar argument that mentions in different languages and forms. some consider the polyethylene bags as a threat to the environmental that finds its way to the walkways, beaches, trees, side roads, etc. they also believe a taxes or ban on plastic bags can help to put a stop on the proliferation of stock plastic. each year, around 100 billion to 1 trillion bags are used as per the information given the environmental protection agency.

at the core of one of the simpler cheese, meat and poultry packaging machines in the industry of food processing is the small, yet powerful hucodynatork air motor. these condensed air motors are able of accurately stopping and starting a roll of printed plastic bags that are used to package a wide range of cheese, meat and poultry products. providing high torque at changing low speeds, dynatork air motors use up to 80 less air compared to vane motors, offering considerable cost savings even at maximum torque.

recycled compostable and carton board film facilitate fair trade alliance alce nero to manufacture a more ecologically helpful package for its chocolate. when an italian group of organic farmers and producers looked to bring in more environmentallyfriendly packaging, it relied on swiss converter fratelliroda to give the answer. alce nero, which is a part of alce nero mieliziaspa, and its members share a common philosophy for regionality, environment and the innovation. the choice to cultivate organically has differentiated the organization since its beginning in 1978.

along with this, through its packing shed, mcmaster farms runs around 100 acres of sweet corn from a neighbouring farm. this packing shed also functions as a retail outlet. the corn is offered to chain stores, farm markets, and roadside stands mentioned dave mcmaster. dave operates the business with his wife, carrie. the farm has an extensive variety of customers. while explaining, dave mentioned that, almost every day, an older gentleman comes to the farm and purchases two ears. whereas, others take full semi loads. primarily, the mcmasters cultivate bicolour, augmented super sweet types.

the new flowerfreshtmretaintm features two items &ndash a spillproof carry bag with an array of potential retail uses, and the second one a spillproof packaging solution for boxed flowers. ian beardsall, who is the director of product &amp process development, mentioned that the solution packaging for boxed flowers has the prospective to revolutionise the market. in boxed flowers, water leaking is a significant problem, and this packaging solution has solved the problem. during transportation, no matter what happens to the box, the water will not be leaked in the packaging.

the australia based subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant glaxosmithkline gsk has declared it will shut the tablet packaging line at its facility in boronia, victoria. this measure will be taken as part of a shift in importance towards the technologyintensive side of its regional operations. the company said that the shutting down of the plant will result in 120 job redundancies.

km packaging services ltd is a pioneer supplier of heat sealable lidding films that are used on an extensive range of premade food tubs, trays and pots for ambient, chilled or frozen prepared convenience foods. the films are designed in a way to excel in protecting, presenting, and in some cases enhancing the shelf life of prepared food.