Labeling - Articles - Page 24

Food Packaging

Pretty in paper

February 5, 2015

Sweden-based BillerudKorsnäs offers FibreForm, a proprietary, natural, renewable, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper that can be 3-D formed.

Food Safety

Avoid labeling-related recalls

Tips and techniques to get labels right the first time, every time.

Wayne Labs

February 4, 2015

More than 60 percent of FDA recalls are due to labeling issues.

Study: Current nutrition labels least usable

Jeremy Gerrard

January 21, 2015

Current government-mandated nutrition labels on food are ineffective at improving nutrition, though there are better options available, according to a recent study from McGill University that compared four types of labels.

Technology Sourcebook

Label/print verification system

January 16, 2015

The METTLER TOLEDO CI-Vision Mosaic 360° vision inspection system employs 6 cameras to inspect labels on bottles, jars, cans and tubes; it automatically verifies each label is complete and correctly applied and matches the product inside the package.

Technology Sourcebook

Continuous ink jet printer

January 14, 2015

The Domino A520i continuous ink jet printer features a stainless steel exterior, 3-stage fluid management system, plenum airflow cooling system and remote user interface touch panel.

TECH FLASH

Study: COOL labels economically not worth the fight

New research from Kansas State University finds most shoppers are unaware origin labels exist on their packages of meat.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

The US government is appealing the WTO’s rejection of the US Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rule, but most consumers aren't willing to pay extra for the label.

Technology Sourcebook

Roll-fed labeler

January 12, 2015

Applying an extruded film of hot melt adhesive to pre-programmed locations on a label through a vertical pattern nozzle, the B & H Marathon + GES 2.0 roll-fed labeler requires no operator setup or adjustment during production.

Technology Sourcebook

Multi-camera software

January 9, 2015

Equipped with a range of packaging inspection capabilities, Microscan Visionscape I-PAK VH software controls and visualizes the inspections of up to 4 machine vision smart cameras at once.

Technology Sourcebook

Stretch sleeve labels

January 8, 2015

Available in a range of sizes with 360° print coverage, Automated Packaging Systems AutoSleeve stretch sleeve labels come in clear or white opaque films, both plain and printed in up to 10 colors; they are manufactured in 2-, 3- or 4-mil thicknesses and are 100% recyclable.

Regulatory Watch

Feds appeal WTO's rejection of COOL rule; Cattlemen Association says let it die

January 7, 2015

The US government is appealing the WTO’s rejection of the US Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rule, but some meat packers think Washington should let the issue die.