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Ampac Packaging Acquires Flexicon

(Flexpack)

January 16, 2005, Ampac Packaging, a producer of high-performance film structures for bags and food packaging—ranging from monolayers to nine-layer coextruded barrier films—has acquired Flexicon, a manufacturer of high-performance, ...

Food Recordkeeping Requirements

(Magazine)

December 30, 2004, On December 9 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule implementing new food recordkeeping requirements under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response ...

Fresh-Cut Produce Processor Pairs Products with NatureWorks PLA-Based Packaging

(Archive)

October 24, 2004, ... appeals to the type of consumer that buys fresh-cut fruits and vegetables — the shopper that is pressed for time, but still wants to bring home wholesome and natural food for his or her family," Carr explains. ...

Packaging for the World

(Flexpack)

September 29, 2004, ... top six in Latin America. Supplying a veritable “who's who” of food multinationals, the company is headquartered in an award-winning facility near Santiago's bustling Arturo Merino Benitez airport. The complex ...

Agfa to Showcase Cost-Reducing Screening Technology for Packaging at DigiPack Congress

(Archive)

September 19, 2004, ... to 154 lpi, using 305, 355, 500 lpi aniloxes. Folding Carton Showing samples from the food, cosmetics, agriculture, and specialty markets with screen rulings of 210, 240, 280, and 340 lpi. Flexible ...

Landec and Chiquita Announce Supplier Agreement; Landec Intelimer Packaging to Extend Banana Shelf-Life

(Flexpack)

September 12, 2004, Landec Corp., a developer and marketer of technology-based polymer products for food, agricultural, and licensed partner applications, and Chiquita Brands Intl. report Landec's food subsidiary, Apio Inc., ...

Learn How to Produce Retort Pouches Successfully at Packaging Group Seminar Series

(Flexpack)

August 24, 2004, ... Sacharow, the series will reveal secrets to consistent quality in this demanding food-processing environment. "Led by internationally respected experts, the sessions will cover thermal processing, quality ...

Packaging Dynamics Reports Definitive Agreement for Papercon Acquisition

(Archive)

August 18, 2004, ... and foil-based specialty packaging products for foodservice, supermarket, quick-service restaurant, and food-processor customers. The company also has manufacturing facilities near Dallas, TX, and Los ...

Tetra Recart Packaging System to Debut in USA

(Archive)

July 07, 2004, Both part of the Hormel Foods Corp. portfolio of products, Hormel brand and Stagg brand chili will soon be available in Tetra Recart carton packages manufactured by Tetra Pak. PRESS RELEASE PULLY/LAUSANNE, ...

Removing Packaging Odors

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2004, ... can produce odors that can taint the food products. Today's packaging development focus is on odor-scavenging. Many different approaches are being taken to extend shelf life of packaged food and reduce ...

Tekni-Films Intros Ultra-High Barrier Film for Blister and Packaging Applications

(Flexpack)

May 27, 2004, Tekni-Films says its new high-barrier themoformable film laminate, using 4 mil (100 micron) PCTFE in either Aclar or Vaposhield types, is the "world’s highest-barrier commercially available clear film ...

Packaging Professionals Click with Nilfisk-Advance America on New Web Site

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2004, ... facilities in the food, chemical/pharmaceutical, electronics, metalworking/powder coating, and a variety of manufacturing industries. "Our main goal in designing the new Nilfisk-Advance America Web site ...

Alcoa Sells Packaging Equipment Business to American Industrial Partners

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2004, ... customers throughout the packaging sector through its other various packaging businesses, including Alcoa Flexible Packaging, Alcoa Closure Systems, Alcoa Food Packaging, Alcoa Consumer Products, Alcoa ...

Finnish Packaging Provider Huhtamaki Seeks to Terminate Joint Venture with US-Based EarthShell Corp.

(News | New Products)

January 01, 2004, ... established in 1999 to manufacture and market biodegradable food-service packaging using EarthShell's proprietary technology in Europe and, potentially, in parts of Asia. "The development of the manufacturing ...

Blue Ridge Enters Gable-Top Carton Packaging Alliance with Italpack Cartons

(News | New Products)

December 21, 2003, Blue Ridge Paper Products is headquartered in Canton, NC, USA, and manufactures liquid packaging, coated bleached board for food-service packaging, and envelope and specialty papers. CANTON, NC, USA—Blue ...

Alcoa's Whisker Lickin' Label: Shrink Sleeves Provide Purina Packaging with Pop and New-Found Flexibilit

(News | New Products)

December 11, 2003, ... foil, thermoformed trays, cable wrap, plastic shrink sleeve body labels, and Reynolon shrink film—serving the world’s leading consumer products manufacturers within the pharmaceutical, medical, food & ...

Zip-Pak Unveils EZ Open Strip for Food-Service Packages

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2003, Zip-Pak says its new EZ OpenStrip provides food-service staff with a faster, safer way to open packages. MANTENO, IL, USA—In early October, Zip-Pak announced the availability of its new EZ Open Strip for ...

Two FDA Bioterrorism Rules Exempt Food Contact Substances

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, October 10 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued interim final rules governing registration of food facilities and prior notice of imported food shipments. See 68 Fed. Reg. 58894 and 68 Fed. Reg. ...

AmeriStar Awards Honor Best in Packaging

(Flexpack)

October 30, 2003, ... recently announced the winners of its AmeriStar Package Awards, honoring the best in packaging for 2003. Packaging professionals competed in 14 categories including Food, Beverage, Health & Beauty Aids, ...

Appleton Launches MoistureBloc, Moisture Vapor Barrier for Folding Carton Packaging

(Folding Cartons)

October 19, 2003, ... reduces the amount of packaging required, which in turn helps to create a more cost-effective performance packaging solution." MoistureBloc meets US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requirements for ...