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Midgloss Paper Upgraded Into Raflacoat Plus

22 Jul 2008
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Upm raflatac has taken its market leading midgloss paper, raflacoat, and made it even better.The result of this continuous product development is raflacoat plus.Available throughout europe, this new machinecoated 80g midgloss paper is stronger and more rigid, meaning less downtime, less waste and faster conversion speeds.The new, even printing surface contributes to a precise and consistent print quality.

Guidance On Antioxidants

22 Jul 2008
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The us food and drug administration fda has published guidance to help small companies comply with the labeling of antioxidant products and high potency products.The small entity compliance guide sets out the agencys position "In plain language" regarding the use of the nutrient content claims on dietary supplement products.

Downsizing Trend Driving Us Rigid Food Packaging

22 Jul 2008
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The trend towards smaller, more portable beverage And prepared food containers will play a large part in the increased use of plastics in rigid food packaging in the us market, according to a new report published by usbased bcc research. The category is expected to expand by 4.7 per cent a year to £17.2bn in 2013, said Their report rigid food packaging. researchers said that demographic changes such as greater numbers of singleperson households And older consumers Will support the demand for more convenient prepared foods and singleserving portions, sometimes in multipacks.

Bottled Water Industry

22 Jul 2008
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Congress is considering to pack water in biodegradable containers.The campaign by house speaker nancy pelosi to "green the capitol" or at least her half of it with more environmentally sensitive products and services has run headon into two giants of consumerism the cocacola co.

New Seasonings Line Packaged In Singleuse Packets

15 Jul 2008
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Startup seasoning marketer smart spices has introduced new premeasured singleuse spice packets aimed at reducing waste from unused spices That grow stale. the teaspoonsize packets are sold four at a time in cardboard cartons.They chose to go strictly organic,With none of the additives or fillers lowend discounters rely on.Theyre hoping that style will help the companys other line, tsp spices, comes in sleek decorative 12packet tins topped with colorful labels.

254M & 256M Double Coated Polyester Film Tape

15 Jul 2008
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Adchem corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance film and foam bonding adhesive tapes, introduces its 254m and 256m doublecoated polyester film tape. part of the 250m family, 254m and 256m are a hightack, moderate dead load acrylic adhesive film coated on both sides of a high quality polyester film.  254m offers excellent resistance to ultraviolet light and withstands higher temperatures than rubber based adhesive systems.

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Cherry Supplier Chooses Amcor Pushpop

15 Jul 2008
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Fruit supplier utopia uk is using the pushpop pack from amcor flexibles for new season cherries. the packs can be printed on all sides and can be stacked to differentiate the lines on supermarkets shelves.Its pplus modified atmosphere technology reduces food waste.Amcor said the product is "ideal for a wide range of fresh produce" and could replace trays and punnets to reduce the weight of packaging used.

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