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gatorade bottle gets lighter but stronger

23 Jun 2014
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pepsico has optimized the 28ounce gatorade bottle to be the lightest weight possible, while also being significantly stronger. in addition, using new rollfed film label technology to shrink the labels onto the bottles eliminates adhesives and simulates direct printing. this formfitting label eliminates water being trapped between the label and the bottle. this bottle is 13 percent lighter and 25 percent stronger than the previous bottle.

barrier tube film

19 Jun 2014
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ampac barrier tube film can be formed into an easytoseal, easytoopen, single or sampleuse tube package for a wide variety of healthcare, personal product, and consumer applications. developed initially for singleuse personal care product applications, the apex barrier tube film can be utilized by packagers for a wide variety of applications that require superior oxygen barrier properties. the film is a seven or ninelayer coextruded film and that provides an excellent solution for unitofdose manufacturers who need a durable, heatsealable barrier film for their product.

innovation in tooth paste packaging

17 Jun 2014
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lahti institute of design, a student has developed a&nbspunique innovation in semi solid material packaging. focus from the start is to create packaging for liquid products that would eliminate as many of the plastic components commonly associated with standard packaging. design is made from two parts. an inner container with a barrier coating that is creased to allow the user to squeeze out the liquid. this is housed in a &39cigarette style&39 casing with a click lock mechanism that keeps the lid locked when closed.

innovation in powdered beverages pouch

17 Jun 2014
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blenderpak, an onthego solution, is designed to increase new usage occasions and invite more consumers into the powdered beverages category. blenderpak is a patent pending singleserve, justaddwater package with a rigid fitment inside that acts both as a gripping structure and mixing ball. the unique mixingmesh technology helps break up the clumps of powder and deliver a smooth beverage. ideal for sports nutrition, protein powder, meal replacement, nutraceuticals, and other powder drink mixes. sourcehttpperimeterbp.comblenderpak

innovation in seasoning packaging machine

17 Jun 2014
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tna developed its flagship high performance seasoning, bagging and conveying solutions. now offers a variety of foodesign&rsquos world leading fryers and cookers, including batch fryers, continuous fryers, baking and toasting ovens, and speciality roasting equipment.&nbsp the tna intelliflav&reg oms 5 offers consistent coverage and flavour for both wet and dry seasoning. robag&reg fx 3ci high speed vffs packaging machine, which offers unmatched throughput rates of up to 150bpm for applications such as potato chips.

new high oxygen and water barrier multilayer film

17 Jun 2014
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the film is claimed as durable and with good optical properties. it is proposed as a replacement for oxygenbarrier films that rely on the use of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer evoh or nylon mxd6, which lose their barrier properties when exposed to water. the patent filing compared to others&nbsp have assessed over the past&nbsp months is that it is as brief in length&mdashonly 5 pages long&mdashas it is of illustrations, in this instance just two, which show crosssection, layerbylayer structures.

lightweight and unbreakable pet bottle for beer

13 Jun 2014
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pet is ultralight compared with glass, 100 recyclable and shatterproof, important for manufacturers and consumers. perfect choice when lightweight, unbreakable bottles are required such as for airlines, sporting events, concerts, picnics and other &ldquoonthego&rdquo situations. appe beer bottles protect against oxygen and uv light ingress, and against carbon dioxide loss. &nbspappe&rsquos&nbspbarrier&nbspsolutions can be monolayer or multilayer, delivering the shelflife that the brewer requires.