May 2015

though more work remains before a bottle sits on a store shelf, the fiber bottle that carlsberg has been working on is beginning to round into shape. here&rsquos a peek at what to expect.by pat reynolds, vp editormore fiber. some samples produced by ecoxpac, where even the closure and the threads of the neck finish are fiber.

smurfit kappa has announced the launch of a new automatic baginbox&reg filling machine, continuing the growth of its supply of the bestselling bib 700 range. the new machine, called the bib 700 double head, offers high performance along with the innovations of the original simple head version.&nbspthis high speed automatic filling machine is designed for large industrial production facilities seeking efficiency, reliability, and highquality filling.

californiabased k1 packaging group designs and manufactures retail packaging materials, including pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons distributed worldwide.&nbspk1&rsquos newly purchased 22&rdquo nilpeter fa6 press will be used specifically to meet the company&rsquos growing flexible packaging business. vp of manufacturing, eric tsai explains the motivation behind the investment, &rdquowhat we look for in a new press is technologies that can simplify setup, maintain product quality and consistency, and reduce waste.

amcor pplus won a highly commended award in the &lsquoflexible plastic pack&rsquo category at the prestigious uk packaging awards with its lidded tray pack designed for fresh strawberries.&nbspamcor flexibles&rsquo solution won the coveted award because of the significant shelflife extension it brings to the fruit whilst maintaining excellent taste and quality.&nbsp amcor flexibles worked hand in hand with berry world, one of the uk&39s foremost soft fruit marketing companies, to come up with a solution to extending shelf life while maintaining taste for all varietie

quadpack&39s new autoloading droppers provide a scientific solution for precision dosage &ndash one that engages users and draws them closer to your brand. using the dropper adds to the experience of a beauty product, making each precious drop treasured and appreciated.&nbspthe mechanism is ingenious yet simple. twisting the cap open automatically charges the correct dose of 0.5ml. clicking the push button then dispenses the formula onto your fingertip or directly to the local area.&nbsp&nbspthe autoloading dropper has been engineered for optimum functionality.

australia in time for the country&rsquos celebration of national holiday australia day, on 26 january, leading specialty chicken retailer lenard&rsquos had lined up its newest launch for the barbecue a cookin bag developed by uk company qbag. lenard&rsquos is calling it the barbie bag, and laying claim to pioneering the &lsquobbq in a bag&rsquo cooking concept in this country.