Anti-counterfeiting technology for RFID tags
20 November, 2009
Researchers have developed a robust method to prevent cloning of passive radiofrequency identification tags that will not add to the cost of the tags.
Coca-Cola Company embraces front of product energy info
30 October, 2009
The Coca-Cola Company has announced global plans to include energy information (calories, kilocalories, kilojoules) per serving on the front of nearly all product packages in a move to increase consumers’ awareness about the energy content of its beverages.
Simply shake, tear and shoot
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Amcor Global
Kerry Foods, a major supplier of chilled foods across Ireland and the UK, has chosen Amcor Stickpack for its recently launched Cheestrings Shots, a new product development that adds variety to the popular Cheestrings.
Noodles get up and Go!
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Chadwicks
The Go! Noodle brand from Symington’s in the UK is aimed at young consumers and features a series of eye-catching, colourful designs.
Inspection system for cans
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Russell Technologies
Applied Vision Corporation has signed on to provide inspection systems for 11 new can manufacturing plants in 10 countries. Each new plant will install multiple Applied Vision systems to inspect everything from the quality of ends to decoration accuracy. Major can manufacturers, including CanPack, Crown, Impress and Rexam, are among the backers of the new projects located across the globe in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Sanitary inspection systems
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Walls Machinery Pty Ltd
Anritsu has introduced several new product inspection solutions, including a high-accuracy model and a sanitary X-ray system. The high-accuracy model X-ray provides improved contaminant detection accuracy.
GI symbol revamp
30 October, 2009
The launch of the new-look GI Symbol makes selecting healthy foods and beverages even easier for consumers.
Powder filler helps clean up
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Australian Filling & Packaging Machines
Eco Tech, manufacturer of ecologically sound cleaning products, has installed its third AFPM Powder Filler in three years.
Private labels are booming
30 October, 2009
The supermarkets don’t just want to sell groceries. They also want to sell the groceries as their own. A recent analysis from the Nielsen Company shows a large increase in the number of private labels in the grocery sector.
Fresh ’n Fruity lids for yoghurt
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Chadwicks
New Zealand’s number one yoghurt brand Fresh ’n Fruity has been given a fresh new look with lids supplied by Chadwicks.
Safeguarding Nestlé coffee capsules
30 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Selpak Automation Pty Ltd
The market for individual coffee portions is booming. According to a report by the German Coffee Association, the share of overall coffee consumption made up by individual portions has increased tenfold in the last five years.
Cold and aseptic fill closures
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Amcor Global
Silgan White Cap Europe/Asia has introduced a new closure into its advanced Plastic-Twist range. The 38 mm CVT Plasti-Twist has been designed for cold and aseptic fill applications such as juices, health drinks, iced tea, fresh milk and milk drinks.
Desktop bar code label and receipt printers
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
Zebra Technologies has introduced a new version of its LP series of desktop bar code label and receipt printers - the LP/TLP2824 Plus. Packed with high-performance features, the LP/TLP 2824 Plus series offers an ultra-compact footprint and reliable high-speed label and receipt printing onto media up to 50.8 mm wide.
Eco-friendly slider
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Zip-Pak Pty Ltd
The Zip-Pak Slider Advantage is a smaller slider solution designed with less material to reduce manufacturing costs and decrease a package’s environmental footprint.
Combined metal detector/checkweigher
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Dynamic Inspection Ltd
Dynamic Inspection, which manufactures metal detectors and checkweighers for use in the food processing industry in New Zealand and exports them internationally, has launched a truly integrated combination metal detection and checkweighing system.
