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2008 Saw Rare Decrease in U.S. Packaging Machinery Shipments

Active Packaging Solution: Where the Action Is
Product-protective active chemistries turn packaging into an action hero.

Equipment Round Up: Packaging Materials

Together for the Last Time
Pack Expo and Process Expo share a convention one last time in October.

White Papers: In Depth Research

Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Material
Author: Rod R. Alire, Chief Scientist FP International
Posted: 08/24/2009
Interest in biodegradable disposable plastic items has steadily grown over the last decade. Disposable packaging materials used to ship and protect purchased items as well as disposable containers used for food and drink are of special interest. The idea that one time use items can be disposed of with the peace of mind, that they will not remain for centuries in a landfill, or as litter, is one of the tenets driving the recent interest in "green" technologies and lifestyles. With packaging materials, the reduction in usage of raw materials, re-use and recycling is of course the best route to sustainable lifestyle. However, for various reasons, in practice, much of the material ends up being discarded to a landfill or accidentally shows up as litter. For these instances, it is advantageous to have a plastic material that would biodegrade when exposed to environments where other biodegradable materials are undergoing decay.

Country of Origin Labeling: Just the Facts
Author: Avery Dennison
Posted: 01/27/2009
This whitepaper provides a concise summary of the Federal Register, Country of Origin Labeling Mandate as set forth in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, (Farm Bill). It contains important information for food retailers regarding the requirements, penalties, benefits and solutions associated with mandate compliance.

Traceability 2.0: Ensuring Food Safety and Achieving Competitive Differentiation through Multi-Dimensional Traceability
Author: CDC Software
Posted: 03/28/2008
In response to rising food safety standards and the growing complexity of the food supply chain, food processors are assessing their ability to ensure the safety and quality of their products. Read this white paper to learn about Multi-Dimensional Traceability, a business process enabling food processors to collect and analyze information at every stage in the process.

Country of Origin Labeling in the Food Manufacturing Industry
Posted: 02/21/2008
This white paper by CDC Software explores the strategic, operational, financial and technological issues companies in the food industry face in response to the new imperatives created by growing country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements and provides recommendations to address these issues.

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