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FDA considers health claim for soy

In 1999, the agency approved a health claim stating “Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

September 30, 2005

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Ingredients = premium

British consumers consider quality ingredients the number one factor in defining a premium product, according to a report from IGD, a British market analysis company.

September 30, 2005

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Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Papers on aseptic/hygienic filling available

September 30, 2005

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Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005 highlights

Our from-the-show coverage turns the spotlight on Las Vegas where packaging took center stage for the three-day run of Pack Expo.

September 30, 2005

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Triple gas analyzer including carbon monoxide

PACK EXPO : Mocon released at Pack Expo Las Vegas its Pac Check Model 333 triple gas analyzer including carbon monoxide.

August 31, 2005

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Easy-open ends

PACK EXPO : Crown Food Packaging USA announced at the show the new addition to its Eole family of easy-open ends.

August 31, 2005

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French retailer stays fresh with PLA

PACK EXPO : NatureWorks reported from the show that French retailer Auchan’s sales of its salads packed in rigid containers made from NatureWorks PLA have hit the 1 million mark in less than six months.

August 31, 2005

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U.S. and Canadian packaging machinery shipments grow in 2004

According to Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute’s 11th annual Shipments and Outlook Study, U.S. packaging machinery shipments reached $5.344 billion in 2004, a 9.3% increase from the $4.889 billion in equipment shipped in 2003.

August 31, 2005

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Intralox keeps business going despite Katrina

Intralox will resume normal operations by October 15, 2005.

August 31, 2005

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ITW offers BIG at Pack Expo Las Vegas

Stop by the ITW Pavilion to see 12 packaging divisions of ITW and a multitude of new products never before introduced to the packaging industry!

August 31, 2005

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Pallet saddle bag refrigerants

The Ice-Brix Pallet Saddle Bags leak-proof gel refrigerants from PolarTech are designed to surround pallet-sized shipments of perishables with a desired uniform temperature.

August 31, 2005

Plant Operations & Equipment

Cognex Corporation: Trial software

Cognex has announced the availability of free Checker™ trial software that can be downloaded with the latest Checker version 1.3 release. The simple-to-use and inexpensive sensor detects the presence of parts and parts features, and recognizes patterns.

August 31, 2005