February 2015

over the past few years, there have been a lot of studies finding dangers in a chemical found in a lot of plastics.

leesburg &mdash the city&39s love week central florida 2015 comes to an end sunday, but not before a volley of events take place as part of the third annual ode to good deeds and community projects, including a major foodpackaging event and a hotdog and chili giveaway.the 20,000mealpackaging event for deliver the difference, a eustisbased hungerrelief organization, is slated from 9 a.m. to 1230 p.m.

sealpac is highlighting their newly developed and technologically advanced packaging systems at the anuga foodtec event being held on the 24th to 27th march in cologne, germany.the company will be demonstrating the latest trends and technological advancements in ovenable and microwaveable packaging solutions. such innovations enable customers to place raw chicken and meat products in their original packaging and straight into the oven or microwave without having to remove the seal.

by dr despina charalambouskazantzias a consumer do you ever read food labels have you ever wondered what is the meaning of those labelsmost prepacked foods have a nutrition label that usually includes information on energy in kilojoules kj or kilocalories kcal, usually referred to as calories. they also include information on protein, carbohydrate and fat, providing additional information on saturated fat, sugars and salt.

the first corrugated box was produced in the united states in 1895. today, it&rsquos estimated that 90 percent of all products manufactured in the u.s. ship in a corrugated box sometime during their life cycle from manufacturer to end user. yet, we tend to take the corrugated box for granted. it&rsquos costeffective, protective, easily shipped, has retail appeal, is sustainable and clean.denniscolleydennis colleyin the produce industry, it&rsquos this last attribute that has gained recent attention.

the gabrielchemie group and insignia technologies have announced a cooperation to create smart food packaging labels with colour indicators to show consumers when food is no longer fresh.ukbased insignia technologies has a strategic aim to reduce food waste and enhance food safety throughout its supply chain, and will be using intelligent plastics to produce a time temperature indicator for fmcg products.&ldquothe gabrielchemie group has proven to be the masterbatch partner with the technical knowledge needed to process our technology without damaging the integrity or functionality of t

hp will be showcasing real customer packaging samples to demonstrate how hp indigo and scitex solutions can help brands deliver high quality, creative marketing campaigns through packaging.the hp stand h25, displayed as a &lsquodigitally printed supermarket&rsquo, will feature a broad range of high value, cost effective digitally printed flexible packaging, folding carton, shrink sleeve, and label applications.packaging for wine bottles, beauty products and pharmaceuticals on show will demonstrate the extensive capabilities of digital printing, from special printing effects, persona

adhesives, sealants and functional coatings solution provider henkel adhesive technologies has launched the henkel flexible packaging academy in mumbai, india.while this is henkel&39s third academy globally, it is the company&39s first in india, middle east and africa imea region.the academy, in association with institute of packaging iip will provide training for professionals from the flexible packaging industry.entrepreneurs, production managers, supervisors, operators and quality control professionals of the flexible packaging industry will be provided with formal training on la

usbased adhesives producing company hb fuller has introduced sesame dry end technology for packaging corrugated boxes.the sesame dry end tapes make use of fiber technology with hot melt adhesives to create a durable packaging solution.it has been designed to help improve brand image, enhance carton functionality, use less materials, extend box life and strengthen paper cartons for sustainable packaging design.the new technology presents corrugated manufacturers with the superior bond and superclean opening typical of wetend applications.additional benefits such as better efficiency and tape

ball corporation and rexam have announced the terms of a recommended offer by ball to acquire rexam in a cash and stock transaction.if accepted by shareholders, the deal will create a new global force in the production of drinks cans, which some analysts have suggested will be the most significant in recent packaging history.both companies&rsquo boards of directors unanimously support the transaction.in addition, the us drinks can maker will provide a mix and match facility, which will allow rexam shareholders to elect, subject to offsetting elections, to vary the proportions in which t