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paper and packaging prices on the rise

25 Sep 2014
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despite business increasingly moving online, businesses and consumers alike still depend on paper, especially in various packaging and shipping markets. the bad news for businesses, however, is that the prices of paper and packaging products are on an upward trend as input costs rise for upstream suppliers and consumer shopping trends drive demand for shipping materials and services.specific input costs on the rise include wood pulp and paper. in fact, 2011 marked global wood pulp price&rsquos highest point in more than thirty years.

innovative smart bandage aims to heal first aid market

23 Sep 2014
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author hannah pae.seemingly pulled from a pulp scifi novel, researchers in south korea recently developed an electronic &lsquosmart&rsquo bandage that can detect tremors, store data, and deliver drugs through the skin.measuring thinner than a single sheet of paper, the prototype features tiny sensors that can record subtle body movements, such as muscle tremors.

chep to showcase global packaging innovationson fresh produce

22 Sep 2014
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the trio will be providing insights on the new systems, as well as inviting feedback from growers and conference delegates. austin says that he is excited to showcase the rpcs which have&nbspbeen well received by the north american fresh produce industry since their launch in late 2013. the australian and new zealand fresh produce industry and the retail community are looking for innovative new ways to stimulate growth, and deliver a better customer experience in the retail environment.

international innovation award of the label industry for schreiner medipharm

22 Sep 2014
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the awardwinning pharmatac plus label convinced finat with its sophisticated combination of booklet label, integrated hanger and detachable label parts. as a label for infusion bottles, it offers sufficient space for extensive information, ensures stable suspension, and allows reliable documentation of drug administration.&nbsp there is sufficient space for text in several languages on ingredients and instructions for use in the paper booklet, which is securely connected to the plastic base label.&nbsp the peelopen tab enables easy opening and reclosing.

why your food comes in clear packaging

22 Sep 2014
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maybe you like larabars for their bright yellow, green, and orange packagingevery color of the rainbow dazzling your eyes from a boring old&nbspmetal shelf.&nbsp cocacola&rsquos simply orange orange juice adopted clear containers and stole market share from pepsi&rsquos tropicana before tropicana followed suit. kind healthy snacksmakers of kind barswent so far as to sue clif bar &amp co. when the latter&39s competing mojo fruit and nut bar went clear following a directive to &ldquocompete head to head with kind&rdquo the suit is in progress.