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Packaging

Unique labels, packaging design adorn Dew and Fritos this summer

Rose Shilling

July 15, 2019

PepsiCo has a couple of the more interesting special summer packages that we've seen.

New Plant Products

Matthews Marking Systems LS-6101 solvent-based ink

March 19, 2019

Matthews Marking Systems LS-6101 solvent-based ink has a 1- to 2-sec. dry time and offers substrate adhesion on semiporous materials, including coated stock, ceramics and wood.

Manufacturing News

Who reads nutrition fact labels?

Wayne Labs

March 18, 2019

FDA has taken another look at food labeling with two recent draft guidance documents, the first regarding serving sizes and dual-column labels and the second on nutritional information pertaining to added sugars, vitamins and minerals.

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Code verification system

March 13, 2019

Used with SmartDate thermal transfer overprinter coders, the Markem-Imaje Detect-Plus system verifies the presence, position and quality of printed codes on film packaging.

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Dynamic Systems SIMBA 2019 barcode technology

March 11, 2019

Dynamic Systems SIMBA 2019 barcode technology provides meat and poultry processors a production, inventory and traceability system that records information on the plant floor in real time.

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Weber Packaging Solutions Alpha HSM Label applicator

March 11, 2019

The Weber Packaging Solutions Alpha HSM label applicator is available in 10 models, including right- and left-hand versions, as well as 5.3-, 7.8-, 9.8- and 12.6-in. label width versions.

Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix

Industry News

Concord Fresh Success recalls salsa mix that doesn’t list milk on label

Incorrect packages without the allergen noted went to stores nationwide

Rose Shilling

February 21, 2019

Concord Foods is recalling Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix because labels did not declare milk in the ingredients, the FDA announced.

Packaging

Research potassium levels and other labeling tips from IPPE

Workshop sponsored by North American Meat Institute updated producers on nutrition claims, the “healthy” label and bioengineered logos

Rose Shilling

February 18, 2019

Meat processors who brushed up on the latest labeling guidelines at the International Production & Processing Expo learned details about when bioengineered logos might be needed and how FDA’s nutritional panel updates might trickle over to their products.

Food Packaging

New wrapper keeps Butterfinger crispy and fresh longer

Rose Shilling

February 15, 2019

The iconic Butterfinger, has a bold, re-engineered wrapper and new recipe.

Regulatory Watch

FDA withdraws proposed rule on labeling for approved drugs, biological products

Sharon Spielman

February 12, 2019

The FDA has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule on "Supplemental Applications Proposing Labeling Changes for Approved Drugs and Biological Products," published in the Federal Register of Nov. 13, 2013.