May 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
Supported By: Foodservice Packaging Institute International Plastics, Inc. The Adhesive and Sealant Council Women in Packaging DVI European Plastics Converters
Exhibitors Making Waves
European Alliance for SMC / BMC Now Under EuCIA European Alliance for SMC / BMC Now Under EuCIA
An industrial association of European companies and institutions involved in the field and product chain of SMC / BMC, will also align its organization more international from now on.
European Plastics Converters
ARPAC Introduces COVER-PAL 6000 for Five Sided Pallet Coverage ARPAC Introduces COVER-PAL 6000 for Five Sided Pallet Coverage
Arpac`s new COVER-PAL 6000 stretch hood pallet covering system provides versatility in storing palletized products, while minimizing risk of environmental damage and pilferage.
ARPAC Group
BREITNER to Exhibit High Speed Linear Capper at INTERPACK BREITNER to Exhibit High Speed Linear Capper at INTERPACK
The all-new design of this latest BREITNER development in capping machines offers the benefits of intermittently working cappers paired with the output of small rotary cappers.
Breitner Abfullanlagen GmbH
Multisorb Technologies Expands Global Healthcare Packaging Team Multisorb Technologies Expands Global Healthcare Packaging Team
Rick Cellich has been appointed as the Business Development Leader, Healthcare Packaging for the Eastern and Midwestern US.
Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
Swiss CORVAGLIA and Italian FERRARELLE SPA Sign Agreement on PCO Corvaglia Swiss CORVAGLIA and Italian FERRARELLE SPA Sign Agreement on PCO Corvaglia
The prestigious company Ferrarelle is the first big Italian water brand to introduce the attractive short neck solution PCO Corvaglia.
Corvaglia AG
Food & Beverage Packaging
More Nourishing Food that Stays Fresh Longer
The adoption of nanotechnology in the food industry will help local producers add value to their products while lengthening shelf life.
Robotic Palletizing Application for Beverage Packaging
Beverage packaging equipment supplier, Sidel, takes a positive turn with a new robotic palletizing application at Interpack in Dusseldorf.
Worldwide Updates
Arnott's Biscuit Packaging Misleading
A range of Arnott's biscuit packets provides misleading and deceptive information to consumers about ingredients, the Federal Court has found.
Biopolymer Packaging Causes Confusion among Consumers
Consumers are confused by the various forms of biopolymer packaging in the UK market, according to the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP).
U.K. Dairy Industry Unveils Plan for Packaging, Energy, Emissions
The UK milk industry has unveiled plans to increase the use of recycled materials in packaging, develop cleaner ways to handle waste, and reduce the milk industry`s overall impact on the environment.
Editorial
 

Nanotechnology has the ability to revolutionize the way materials are designed, manufactured, and used. It is already making a big impact on the food industry, particularly in flavor delivery and packaging.

The National Nanotechnology Center (Nanotec) is helping the Thai food industry by developing products that can support the industry across the entire value chain. The center will focus on three key areas: nutraceutical delivery systems, food packaging and food-safety systems.

Sidel presented a new robotic palletizing application at the Interpack 2008.

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

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Featured White Paper
Vacuum Conveyors Move Food and Consumer Products with Ease
Author     :  Brian Wilson
Company :  PIAB
Vacuum conveying technology has become an indispensable part of the food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing process. It is being used for an increasingly wider array of tasks: moving materials like coffee beans through the food processing line, blending ingredients, and powder handling in the cosmetics industry.
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New Exhibitors on IDS-Packaging
Gold Exhibitors
Cold Jet
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iDea B.A.R. India Pvt Ltd.
SpecialChem
Silver Exhibitors
Master Gourmet Packaging, Inc.
Bronze Exhibitors
Cordano Packaging Engineers, LLC
Elmes Packaging Inc.
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