bioprogress uses films in drug delivery  speciality pharma company bioprogress has launched new antisnoring and caffeine products based on its edible film drug delivery technology, offering an effective alternative to conventional formulations.the products, which will be initially available in france, make use of bioprogress new soluleaves technology that allows active ingredients, colours and flavours to be incorporated into a nongenetically modified, nonanimal derived film which dissolves in the mouth, releasing the active ingredients.   barrier coating for plastic bottles extends shelf life  a new barrier coating for polyethylene terephthalate pet and polypropylene pp offers a better method of extending the shelf life of beverages than is currently available according to the inventors of the technology. while pet is one of the fastest growing sectors of the beverage bottling market, taking over from glass and cans as the container of choice, its use has been mainly limited to fizzy drinks and water. however pet, and plastic in general, is not very good at keeping oxygen and other gasses from permeating the container and reducing the shelf life of such products as juices, teas and flavoured water. oxygen has a degrading effect on flavour, colour and vitamin content for many beverages.  this is invented by south africas council for scientific and industrial researchcsir. forms that attract formshrink  the innovative formshrink process provides a completely new kind of shrink package fully automatic, unimaginably precise and with the wellknown efficiency and profitability of multivac technology. the extremely puncture resistant film perfectly matches the contours of the product, shape cut eliminates overlapping material. using multivac thermoforming machines r550, r250 or r150 guarantees very strong sealing seams, cuts down on contamination and considerably saves labour and material costs. ideally suited for pos presentation of meat, sausage, poultry, cheese and convenience products.  first pla plastic folding cartons  agiklearfold, the worlds largest producer of plastic cartons, has unveiled naturesource visual packaging revolutionary plastic folding cartons made from corn, a renewable domestic resource. naturesource visual packaging is north americas first commercially viable, highperformance plastic carton made from natureworks pla polylactide, a versatile, cornbased polymer. in addition to offering the desirable environmental benefit of being made from a sustainable, annually renewable resource, naturesource visual packaging has clarity and durability that ensure consumer acceptance and powerful brand performance. naturesource plastic cartons are suitable for any highquality, valueadded visual packaging application, including cosmetics, personal care, liquor, and many other consumer products. paperbased barrier material multiflextm is a patented, paperbased barrier packaging material that is fdaapproved for direct food contact and is aluminumfree. suitable for lidding, pouch and oil and greaseresistant ogr applications, its designed to preserve food product freshness by building a strong barrier to moisture and oxygen while sealing in natural aromas and flavors. its aluminumfree composition allows for postfill inspection and rfid compatibility. the material can accommodate virtually any printing application.  this is by stora enso
