November 2007  Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS 
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Cryotech International
Cryotech International is a leader in cryogenic transfer systems serving clients world-wide. Cryotech International has a complete line of liquid nitrogen (LN2) dosing equipment for inerting/nitrogen flushing and pressurization applications. Using advanced vacuum technology for cryogenic transfer, Cryotech engineers designed an ultra-efficient, double walled, vacuum insulated nitrogen dosing unit.
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Featured White Paper
Title Effect of Pressure Difference on Permeability Test for Plastic Film
Author Labthink Instruments.Co., Ltd.
Company Labthink Instruments.Co., Ltd.
Synopsis
With the development of testing and highly accurate pressure sensor technology, differential pressure method has become much more consummate than before. But there are still the doubts that differential pressure maybe has some influence on film structure finally on permeability. In order to clear this effect, this article will explain the relation between differential pressure and barrier properties based on the actual test data.
 
Top Stories in Food and Beverage Industry
Clever Coatings Lift Metal Appeal
Metal cans offer affordable long-term storage for a wide range of foodstuffs. One way to improve the perception of coated metal packaging for the future could lie in the formulation of ‘cleaner’ coatings.
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NatureWorks Calls for 'Mature Discussion' on PLA
NatureWorks, the main producer of polylactic acid (PLA) for packaging, has vowed to work with the industry to tackle concerns over the material's end of life, following Innocent Drinks' decision to stop using the material.
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White's in 'Traffic Light' First for Cereals
Northern Ireland food manufacturer White's has become the first cereal processor in the UK to adopt the Food Standards Agency's front-of-pack 'traffic light' nutritional label.
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Exhibitors Making Waves
Using Simulation and Emulation in Training
E˛M/Polytron
Some organizations have realized the benefits of simulation and emulation to test the operation of a unit or an overall system.
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RevX – The New Eddy Current Separator
Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd.
Eriez’ European range of Eddy Current Separators has been further enhanced with the launch of the all-new RevX model.
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Packaging World
Ripped-Off Identities Paraded
Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, but that’s not much comfort when it’s expressed by the look or shape of a copycat pack leading to a subsequent loss of sales and a creeping dilution of brand integrity.
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Sainsbury's Looks at Food Waste
Sainsbury's is collaborating with food specialist East Malling Research to investigate how people store packaged fruits and vegetables at home. The project is part of the Waste and Resources Action Programme's 'Love Food Hate Waste' campaign.
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Super Material
There is something of the Jekyll and Hyde in consumer perceptions of packaging materials, particularly plastics. In some people’s eyes, rigid plastic makes convenient and safe packaging, while others think it is wasteful and polluting.
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Editorial

Our newsletter sponsor for this week is Cryotech International. They specialize in vacuum piping systems, cryogenic transfer systems, and other related equipment.

Proper packaging of the food products is the most vital part of maintaining the quality and freshness of various food items.

According to David Smith, technical manager of Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association, metal cans provide long-term storage for a variety of foodstuff.

NatureWorks, producer of polylactic acid, has proposed to tackle concerns over packaging materials and biopolymers.

As part of the Waste and Resources Action Programme`s campaign, Sainsbury is collaborating with food specialist East Malling Research to find out how people store packaged fruits and vegetables at home.

For more interesting updates read our next issue of Packaging IDeaS.


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