new can emits aroma for neutraceutical packaging   sdchemie performance packaging releases its aromacan scented canisters for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries that uses patent pending encapsulated aroma release technology called compelaroma from scentsational technologies. the line will include a range of offerings from canisters to polymer tubes and desiccant stoppers. it will allow manufacturers to protect their products from moisture and other elements while simultaneously adding an orange, lemon, or custom designed scent to their packaging. product is ideal for packaged products such as fish oil tablets, herbal supplements, and other nutritional products that emit unpleasant odors.. camera phone can now id fake products   alpvision, a leading solution provider for brand protection and security printing says that with the click of a button cryptoglyph can enable a camera phone to distinguish genuine brand products from fakes. with packaging secured with alpvisions patented cryptoglyph covert security solution, a picture taken with a mobile camera phone can identify products as genuine or not. the picture is sent via the mobile network to a security server and analyzed to detect the presence of the covert cryptoglyph. if detected, the embedded, ciphered information is decoded instantly identifying the batch or serial number of the product as well as other information contained in the security data base. the solution also provides instant detection of possible grey market activity.laser system offers cheaper, faster pathogen detection  a   pathogen detecting system that uses scattered laser light can cut costs and speed up safety checks for food processors, researchers developing the technology claim. new hygiene regulations brought in the by the eu at the start of this year impose tougher and more stringent testing requirements on food processors, making it necessary for them to do the job as quickly and efficiently as possible. researchers at purdue university say they have developed a new system that analyses scattered laser light to quickly identify bacteria for applications in medicine, food processing and homeland security at onetenth the cost of conventional technologies. the technique, called bacteria rapid detection using optical scattering technology, works by shining a laser through a petri dish containing bacterial colonies growing in a nutrient medium.digital color printing improves snack food packaging humpty dumpty snack foods inc., canada, developed new digital color technology from opaltone for the printing of its premium bag packaging. the film, obtained from multiple suppliers, is 70ga polypropylene, extrusion laminated to 70ga metallized polypropylene. flexoprintingconverting procedures are performed by genpak. the roll stock then is formed, filled and sealed on multiple ffs systems at three locations. holographic security shrink bands sealit has introduced holographic shrink bands and labels, designed to provide a visible security device that cannot be copied or simulated. bands and labels feature a holographic strip that can be applied to any package requiring tamper evidence. strip is a highly visible 3d image that can be customdesigned with a company logo or pattern. complexity of the pattern makes it almost impossible to reproduce. ideal for applications involving pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, beverages, and personal care products.
