free packaging job postings on new year start now free members can also post their job posting free of charge for next two weeks. members interested, should email the details to freejobpostings@packagingconnections.com  paid members can continue posting their jobs online directly. again, all the responses will be online direct as members direct contact details will be published. this is in line with www.packagingconnections.com policy of direct contacts with no middlemen. boil in bag lid creates microwave steamera new lid for convenience foods, which allows consumers to steam cook products in a microwave, provides processors with an alternative to the traditional boilinthebag packaging.demand for ready meals and healthy foods are two trends fuelling growth in the food industry. steam cooking improves retention of food colour, texture, vitamins and flavour as opposed to boiling or other heating methods. popular foods that benefits from steaming includes vegetables and fish. rockwell solutions claims its easysteampe can replace the existing top webs of boilinthe bags packaging to create a pouch that can be both steamed or boiled, the ukbased manufacturer claims. the lid allows the inside of packaging to contain high moisture air, which reduces cooking time while retaining the health benefits of the food, claims the manufacturer. cooking times are around 50 per cent of competitive films, with complete meal solutions ready to eat from between three and six minutes, the company claims. rockwell claims the easysteam system produces the closest results to a stove top steamer in the current market. easysteam requires no action by the consumer to activate other than to put the product in the microwaves. bacteriophage approved for hide washinga natural cleaning fluid made of live bacteria could help meat processors get rid of pathogens from animal hides, a key source of crosscontamination in the plant.omnilytes said this week that the product became available on the market after the us department of agriculture gave approval for its bacteriophase treatment for killing e. coli o157h7 on the hides of live animals just before they are slaughtered. omnilytics said its product can be applied as a mist, spray or wash. bacteriophages are the viral hit squads of the microscopic world. bacteriophages are viruses that target bacteria, rather than human, plant or animal cells. for every bacteria, there is a phage that likes to latch on to them, take over their life processes and multiply. the baby phages then burst out to attack other nearby targets, killing the host cell.omnilytics said the its bacteriophage product for e. coli can also be used to treat holding areas, transportation vehicles, containers and living quarters. giflow sl the natural antimicrobialbanbangiflow sl is sodium salt of l lactic acid produced by sugar fermentation. it is an amber liquid with a slight saline taste.applications meat industry because of its moderate acidic taste, of its efficient antimicrobial effect and more particularly of its natural presence in animal tissues, bangiflow sl is increasingly used in the meat industry. seafood and fish products bangiflow sl is used in fish and seafood product as antimicrobial agents. it inhibits pathogenic and nonpathogenic growth of bacteria such as listeria, pseudomonas and clostridium etc. microorganism growth inhibition is due to the reduction of water activity and the lactate effect that hinders bacterial growth. shrimps bangiflow sl is successfully used in brine for shrimps genus pandalus, small pink shrimps to control the growth of lactobacilli and increase shelf life. cosmetics bangflow sl is naturally present in the human skin 12.2 6of natural moisturing factor and is widely used in cosmetic as powerfully moisturizer. functionsantimicrobial lengthens shelflife hygroscopic agent electrolyte.benefitsnatural occurrence natural taste no effect on colour neutral ph.regulationsodium lactate is registered in europe as food additive with the reference e325. this product complies with the specifications of the food chemical codex fcc v. sun texture printing makes packaging reach outa new range of inks and lacquers adds texture to the surface of packaging, giving processors an additional means of reaching out and grabbing consumers.sun chemicals says its new range allows the printing of individual cells to create a difference between a raised surface and the base substrate, giving a tacticle dimension to the packaging. the ability to print texture, may also provide packagers with an opportunity to simplify packaging, currently molded to define shape, by using the printing to create a grip on soft drinks bottles, for example. barry ferne, business development manager for sun chemical uks packaging division, said many different effects can be achieved using tactile printing. each product can be created to individual customers needs, with shrink sleeves an obvious application, he said. sun claims that by using special materials and techniques, similar effects can be achieved using the flexo printing system. this development may be used to make the packaging on a loaf of bread without crusts feel softer, the company claims. tactile coatings do not have to be printed across the whole of a products packaging to be of benefit, he said. they could be added to specific areas to increase functionality or for decoration effect, which makes it an interesting proposition for brand owners who want to add a seasonal aspect to their packaging without changing the base packs.  rexam creates packaging for new juicy couture fragrance lineleading cosmetics packaging provider rexam has created the pumps for the new juicy couture eau de parfum range, a decision that consolidates its position as leader within this category.juicy couture is more commonly known for its range of tracksuits, sportswear and fashion accessories. however, it is now tapping into the lucrative business in branded fragrances and developed its own range in order to capitalise on this trend, choosing rexamas the packaging and pump provider. the partnership with juicy couture and rexam also highlights the packaging companys desire to expand the business further into branded packaging. rexam will provide the super low profile fragrance pumps slpp for the 50 and 100 ml fragrance bottles, which will feature the companys crimpless system. in addition to this rexam has collaborated with packaging and filling manufacturer, le papillon, to create an sp5 pump for the fragrances sofilux sample package. in order to emulate the decorative design of the juicy couture frothy shower gel and body lotion that are part of the eau de parfum range, rexam has created a lx350 lotion pump with a plastic custom actuator to fit inside a decorative actuator that is said to give a smooth dispensing action.   new members          tiyas linen          k s oils ltd          agro chemical industry offers          embossers with low register 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