Stora Enso is meeting the growing demand for biodegradable packaging solutions by expanding its selection of biopolymer-coated packaging boards. Biodegradable coating options are available for a number of the company's board grades for use in cups, plates, trays and folding cartons. The paper cups used at the Finnish Pavillion at the current World Expo in Shanghai are made from biodegradable Cupforma board.
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Cllosure specialists Silgan White Cap Europe/Asia has introduced a new closure into its advanced Plastic-Twist® range. The 38mm CVT Plasti-Twist, which is the result of two years of development work, has been designed for cold and aseptic fill applications such as juices, health drinks, iced tea, fresh milk and milk drinks.
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“The process of aseptic cold filling was of great interest to the non-alcoholic drinks sector in particular,” according to a renowned exhibitor summing up the last drinktec in 2005. Since then interest has continued to grow, with cold-aseptic processes proving more popular than hot fill and filling using cold sterilisation agents. drinktec 2009, which is taking place in Munich from 14 to 19 September 2009, brings together all relevant producers of cold-aseptic beverage filling technology at one exhibition site, giving visitors a fantastic opportunity to compare the two processes.
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O.BERK Company has introduced the new 60ml Vanilla Round Bottle with a 20/410 finish in PET. This round-based bottle stands approximately 6 inches and is available in both clear and dark amber. The major advantages of this package over glass include no breakage and lighter weight, while still keeping its major benefit of clarity. These bottles are for cold-filled beverages, sauces, oils, food additives, and other liquid products where store shelf presence is important. The Vanilla Round bottle offers the freedom to select custom colors, labeling, and silk-screen printing.
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Seafood industry professionals will have the opportunity to explore a range of packaging solutions and global capabilities at the 2009 European Seafood Exposition, April 28 – 30, 2009, in Brussels, Belgium.
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The General Line Packaging Group, a division of O.BERK has introduced the new 240ml Flute Round Bottle with a 24/410 finish in PET. This bottle has a round base and stands approximately 7 inches. The major advantages of this package over glass include no breakage and lighter weight, while still keeping its major benefit of clarity. These bottles are for cold-filled beverages, sauces, oils, food additives, and other liquid products where store shelf presence is important. The Flute Round bottle offers the freedom to select custom colors, labeling, and silk-screen printing
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Graham Packaging has introduced the first clear PET (polyethylene terephthalate) multilayer plastic jar with a wide-mouth finish and barrier properties suitable for hot-packed food products such as pasta sauces, salsas, fruits, and other popular hot-fill products. Products such as these previously were available only in glass because of the need to prevent oxygen ingress. The new container also works well in protecting dry-packed or cold-processed products that are oxygen sensitive.PET
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At Sidel’s Booth 123, Hall 5, hygiene in beer packaging will take center stage. On display will be Sidel’s new hygienic crowner connected by air conveyor to a crown feeder. Alongside this equipment, show visitors will see hygienic and energy efficient conveyors
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