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The Color of Confidence

(First Glance)

January 31, 2009, OnVu time-temperature indicators, developed through a partnership managed by Ciba, are supplied as labels OnVu time-temperature indicators (TTIs), developed through a partnership managed by Ciba, Basel, ...

Meeting the Sustainability Challenge Without Compromising Barrier Performance

(Archive)

January 28, 2009, ... Ceramis PLA in the Real World – a One Week MAP Shelf Life Study Source Reduction We have already mentioned that packaging economics are the largest driver of sustainability. However, retailers generally ...

Ciba continues to foster innovation in 2008 with two R&D Awards

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2008, ... indicator is tailored to the shelf life and optimum storage conditions of the product it is designed to monitor. OnVu TTIs have been developed for foodstuffs and drinks, especially meat and dairy products. ...

Reduce & Reuse

(Extrusion Coating)

November 30, 2008, ... runs, and brand owners' needs to differentiate their products on the supermarket shelf. However, the market remains buoyant. Consolidation and globalization are taking place in extrusion coating as ...

What's New Product

(Magazine)

September 30, 2008, ...  PFFC-ASAP 416 Make Shelf-Stable Bags The high-speed SG-6 flat bottom bagmaking machine utilizes company's patented Box Pouch technology to produce side-gusset, bottom seal bags with flat bottoms at ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

August 31, 2008, ... product is designed to enhance shelf life while giving converters an economical alternative. The universal pouch material is said to provide a high gloss finish for food and household applications.  ...

A Golden Opportunity

(Trends/Management)

June 30, 2008, ... look for their packages. She reminded them of the importance of shelf presence, pointing out that 70% of purchases are made at the shelf. Many brands don't have advertising money to spend, Wong noted, so ...

Sustainable Packaging for Specialty Meat

(Archive)

June 30, 2008, ... options, Citterio and Clear Lam decided to use EarthClear Sustainables to produce the Citterio semi-rigid packaging and deliver optimal product shelf life. This solution achieved the superior barrier properties ...

Coating Provides Superior Printing of Plastic on HP Indigo Presses

(News Eclips)

May 29, 2008, ... is non-yellowing and has outstanding shelf life, and because it’s water-based, can extend blanket life when compared to solvent-based primers. Using substrates coated with Extreva CS3 can also increase ...

Emerging Nations

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2008, ... plant closures by big converters in Western Europe; Trend toward healthy foods with short shelf life and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP); Changing lifestyles in less-developed nations causing an ...

How To Choose the Best Adhesive System

(Archive)

March 25, 2008, ... biggest mistakes companies make is not knowing their product requirements at every level. Surface types, exposure conditions, shelf life, substrate type, and similar factors are all critical considerations. ...

Metal Is in the Mix

(Metallizing)

February 29, 2008, ... Molinera de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Naucalpan, Mexico, exhibits a soft, flour-like texture suggestive of an actual tortilla with excellent sealability and shelf appeal. It comprises a matte biaxially oriented ...

Demographic Demands

(Flexpack)

February 29, 2008, ... barrier requirements in many markets will drive increased demand for value-added materials to enhance shelf life or product protection. Developments in breathable and self-venting films and resealable ...

Debating China's Effect on the Environmen

(Green Converting)

February 29, 2008, ... technology off the shelf. No government can do it alone — they all need peripherals such as environmental organizations. No one really knows how to address the structural problems of newly developing ...

February Products

(Magazine)

January 31, 2008, ... Tango coated cover line, designated Tango Advantage, is said to offer clean-white styling; ease of getting to color; accurate color reproduction on press; and fade resistance over an extended shelf life. ...

On base

(Flexpack)

January 22, 2008, ... as a unique base webto give the appealing and traditional look and feel of paper. Product is available with high and medium barrier properties for optimal product quality and shelf life, and reportedly ...

First Glance: Innovative Converted Packages

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... a leap forward with shelf-ART from FLEXcon, Spencer, MA. The system, designed to decorate a variety of retail shelving tops and sides, can promote a brand even when the product is not on the shelf. Company ...

Over Exposed: Protect packaged products from light

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... as many nutritional, flavor, and colored components are very sensitive to wavelengths in the visible range as well. Shelf life of consumer goods generally is short enough that we have not had to worry ...

Packaging Film for Thermoform/Shrink Systems

(Archive)

November 25, 2007, ... to the product, creating an attractive package without dog ears. The films’ high-barrier properties and exceptional puncture resistance extend shelf life and minimize damage and waste throughout distribution. ...

Small Oxygen Gas Stream Analyzer

(Archive)

November 08, 2007, ... package machinery's control systems and display. Gas flushing is desired in a variety of food applications where carbon dioxide or nitrogen is flushed into the package to displace oxygen so that shelf ...