July 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
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Exhibitor News
Rio Tinto Alcan to Build Czech Packaging Plant
Rio Tinto`s Alcan Packaging division will spend 17 million euros ($27 million) to build a packaging facility in the Novy Bydzov area of the Czech Republic.
SMEs to Get Aid with Branding and Packaging
The Small and Medium Industries Development Corp. has tied up with Tesco Stores and Limkokwing University to help small and medium enterprises improve their packaging and branding.
Hicks Acquisition, Blackstone to take Graham Packaging Public
Hicks, a special purpose acquisition company, said that it would take the company public in a partnership with the Blackstone Group and the Graham Group.
More Dynamic Packaging Needed for Asia Pacific Growth
Finding that travellers wanted more dynamic packaging online, travel distribution and self service technology trends in Asia Pacific were discussed at a round table held last week.
Silicon Oxide Coated Films Offer Ultra High Barrier Properties
Modified X-Barrier film/sheet from Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc., Tokyo, blocks transmission of oxygen, water vapor, and fragrance.
Product Launches
Key Strategies for Market Growth and Future Innovation
The packaging industry is undergoing fundamental changes. Significant M&A activity is currently occurring in the market as the industry consolidates.
New Funding Scheme for Food Packaging Innovation
Food manufacturers are invited to take part in a project aimed at waste reduction through innovation in food packaging technology, claims the UK`s Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP).
PWP Goes Even Greener with AgroResin Sustainable Packaging
AgroResin sustainable packaging made from renewable agricultural biomass fiber composite is 100 percent biodegradable and compostable.
Worldwide Updates
Standard-Knapp Introduces Food Packaging Tray Shrink System
The 296TS Continuum Tray/Shrink System is a user-friendly, easy-to-maintain, and reliable solution for challenging 24/7 applications in the food and beverage industries.
Havana Beverages Launches Bag-in-the-Box Packaging
Natural beverage industry leader, Havana Beverages, introduces 2.5 gallon bag-in-the- box packaging, and becomes the first all-natural, premium soda available in fountain service.
Editorial

Until recently the United States was the largest emitter of carbon dioxide emissions. According to preliminary estimates China has been the top emitter since 2006.

Researchers at Wageningen University and Research Centre have reported that special packaging used to extend fresh produce shelf life can also contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions, especially if it is sea freighted. For all scenarios in which sea transport was used exclusively, the calculations indicated a reduction in CO2 emissions of more than 90 per cent.

For more updates, read the next issue of Packaging IDeaS.

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