October 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
Supported By: Foodservice Packaging Institute The Adhesive and Sealant Council Women in Packaging DVI European Plastics Converters
Newsletter Sponsor
FoxJet, An ITW a Company
FoxJet, renowned for its high resolution case coding systems, is an international provider of a variety of marking equipment for the industrial marketplace. FoxJet offers state-of-the-art inkjet controllers that incorporate color touch screen technology with robust, durable construction for the ultimate in ease of use in harsh, industrial environment.
Product Launches
Stretch Wrapping Machines by Eurostrap Packaging Systems
Eurostrap offer the complete range of Atlanta Automatic Stretch Wrapping Machines. This range includes ``Atlanta Mytho`` capable of wrapping up to 40 pallets per hour.
New Oxygen Analyzing System Aims to Keep Packaged Food Fresher
A new measuring system, produced by PBI-Dansensor in close partnership with HiQ will make it easier, safer and quicker to achieve the best food packaging according to PBI-Dansensor.
New COON Reseal Pack
The innovative Zip Pak design for COON, Australia`s most iconic cheddar cheese brand, allows consumers to enjoy their COON cheese block at their leisure by providing a more effective storage solution.
News From Our Exhibitors
X-Ray Inspection System of Glass in Glass Jars X-Ray Inspection System of Glass in Glass Jars
Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray has announced the launch of the GlassCheK Quad - a revolutionary new detection system for monitoring high risk products in glass jars.
Multivac Announces Low-Interest Global Financing Initiative Multivac Announces Low-Interest Global Financing Initiative
Multivac is, for a limited time, offering qualified buyers direct vendor financing at a very attractive rate of LIBOR plus 100 basis points on new equipment purchases.
Worldwide Updates
Packaging JV Seeks to Reduce Produce Losses in India
MWV, forms corrugated packaging joint venture (JV) in India with purchase of 51% of Wadco Packaging Pvt. Ltd., in India.
Liquor Cos to Attract Consumers Through Attractive Packaging
Under pressure from higher input costs and squeezing margins, liquor makers are attempting to woo customers through attractive packaging rather than festive season discounts.
Packaging Solutions -`Environmentally-Friendly` Material on Shelves
The Plastics Division offers cosmetics manufacturers eco-friendly packaging that can be personalized in a whole range of ways.
Innovative Beverage Packaging to Assist Beverage Manufacturers
With the world on the brink of a global downturn and a further intensification of competition likely between brands, there is pressure on beverage manufacturers to differentiate their brands.
Editorial

Our newsletter sponsor for this week is FoxJet, who specialize in high resolution case coding systems.

The level of oxygen needs to be regulated in food packaging, depending on the nature of the food products.

PermMate is a measuring system that analyzes the volume of oxygen in all types of sealed packaging. Before foods are placed in supermarket chillers they go through a long control process to ensure the products are bacteria-free when they reach consumers. Laboratories test the permeability of oxygen into the packaging to ensure the products are labeled with the correct shelf life.

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

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