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ISTA announces global method for insulated shipping containers

7E and Standard 20 provide a “set of tools” pertaining to thermal profiles of insulated shipping containers during distribution, and to laboratory test environments.

September 27, 2010

Vertical Markets: Page 177

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A million-plus reasons to value the pharmaceutical cold chain

More than 500 attendees and nearly 60 exhibitors energize the 8th Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals Global Forum in Philadelphia.

September 22, 2010

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Philadelphia welcomes global forum for pharmaceutical cold chain

Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals Global Forum, from Sept. 20-23, focuses on distributing safe medicines internationally, with speakers from the U.S. FDA, end-user manufacturers, and industry associations.

September 20, 2010

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OFF THE SHELF: Gatorade's G Series appeals to the collector

Editor Pat Reynolds talks about how Gatorade's G Series uses innovative packaging that appeals to the collector that resides in all of us.

September 17, 2010

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Slashing C02 permeation testing times for plastic bottles

A new white paper from MOCON describes an effective, non-destructive way of determining, in just hours after a bottle has been conditioned, the amount of CO2 permeating out of a bottle and the expected shelf-life of its contents.

September 13, 2010

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Automation suppliers target processing and packaging

Need a reminder of how increasingly intertwined processing and packaging have become?

September 13, 2010

Prepared & Canned Foods

The Processing Zone is sold out

At Pack Expo International 2010, this special exhibit area in Lakeside Center will include more than 150 companies exhibiting in more than 70,000 square feet.

September 13, 2010

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How to make manufacturing a key strategic asset

For the past five years or so, some of the brighter minds in the supply chain arena have dreamt about the dawn of a manufacturing environment where make-to-inventory would be replaced by make-to-order.

September 13, 2010

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Industry watch

September 9, 2010

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Shelf Impact! is evolving to serve you better

More packaging professionals are recognizing that decisions made during the earliest stages of package creation can affect the entire value chain.

September 9, 2010

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Whole Foods implements new sustainable-packaging guidelines

The latest changes affect store-brand supplements and body care products. By the end of 2010, Whole Foods plans to have completed conversion of its Whole Body products to PCR packaging.

September 9, 2010

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Benchmarking OEE

EMI brings packaging line performance analysis to life. Are you Best-in-Class, Average, or Laggard?

September 9, 2010

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Packaging guidelines take effect for suppliers of Whole Foods Market body care, supplement products

Company leads the responsible packaging program with new recycled-content containers for store-brand products.

September 9, 2010