July 2014

the pouch&rsquos flexible film structure, developed for wine&rsquos unique characteristics, includes an opet exterior layer, metallized core and liquiflex&reg advance&trade inner layer for maximum printability, barrier, strength, stiffness and organoleptic properties. the package&rsquos signature shape&mdasha first in barrel pouches&mdashsolves the &ldquosagging&rdquo challenge common to liquid packaging. compared to bottled wine, the bonfire wines&trade standup pouches offer an 80 smaller carbon footprint over the package life cycle.

the issue of biofilm buildup is increasingly significant as industrialized countries see an increased demand for fresh produce and raise awareness of the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. countless microorganisms, including illnesscausing bacteria, attach to food and packaging surfaces, forming biofilms in a complex and multifaceted process. a recent discovery that bacteria actually talk to one another, in a process called quorum sensing.

hidden indicia&trade sun chemical has partnered with graphic security systems corporation to offer a unique, flexible and secure offering. using proprietary software, customized hidden images are encoded into artwork files just once, so each printed impression then contains these hidden elements. key features &bull hidden images can be encoded for serialization or highsecurity documents. &bull images are revealed optically with an inexpensive lens or digitally by using a proprietary app on a standard smartphone.

a brothbased beverage for dogs,&nbspbowser beer&nbspin 12oz amber pet bottles is made for &lsquobeer drinkers and dog lovers who do almost everything with their dogs. the fun and healthy drink alternative&mdashpackaged in lightweight, shatterresistant 12oz pet bottles. the growing bond between humans and animals and the heightened concern about pet health continues to drive the market for pet food and other novelty items like bowser beer.