February 2017

R.O.P's new product is engineered for extending cauliflower shelf life up to double the time compared to unwrapped cauliflower.

The new cast keeps cauliflower fresh & crisp, preventing decay, shrivel and off-odor up to 12 days and saves weight loss up to 27%.

Based on multi-layer cast polypropylene- fresh cast features extreme transparency, high gloss, anti-fog properties and high smoothness. The film strength and impact resistance make it ideal for processing and transporting of the produce.

Fresh check is based on solid state polymerization reaction resulting in highly colored polymer. As the active centre exposed to the temperature over time it gradually change color to show the freshness of the food. The active CENTER CIRCLE of the Fresh-Check darkens irreversibly – faster at higher temperatures and slower at lower temperatures – so it is easy to see when to USE or NOT USE the food product within the product date codes.

This carton design presents newly developed products in a highly attractive manner. To attract customers’ attention, the design focuses on two highly current trends: the houndstooth pattern which is very popular in the textiles and cosmetics industry, and the equally as popular velvety texture. This resulted in the cosmetics industry’s first carton with a velvety decoration on a matt metalised surface. The velvety surface even rounds the corners without breaking.

Netherlands-based shelf life extension technology company perfotec has introduced a packaging solution for flowers that will eliminate water for supply chain purposes. Bas groeneweg, director, explained that the shelf life of flowers can be extended using the amap (active modified atmospheric packaging), already commonly used in fresh fruits and vegetables markets. However, the humidity inside the packaging of flowers during transport can create diseases such as botrytis.

Astrapak has developed the world’s first multi-functional two-piece injection moulded closure for spice bottles. This pack features innovative thinking and provides packaging designers and manufacturers a springboard to present their credentials and abilities to prospective customers with innovation being the focal point of the event.

This promotional coffee carton is both unusual and convincing. It is trendy, stylish, cool and sustainable, can be reclosed and is of unique quality – and is a major sales success. As a promotional pack it offers the option of trying different coffee varieties as well as placing this practical dispenser next to the coffee machine, always keeping the brand in the consumer’s view. The selected structural design greatly exceeds the usual expectations for carton packaging.