Danish firm SOCO SYSTEM has unveiled an innovative automatic palletising system – the robot-in-a-box.
The system is installed at the end of the production line and automatically registers the dimensions of the first box. It uses the dimensions to calculate the optimum pallet pattern before beginning palletising.
PEAKFRESH PRODUCE BAGS
British Polythene Industries division bpi.household has launched a line of produce bags designed to prolong the life of fresh fruit and vegetables. After harvest most fresh produce releases ethylene gas, which accelerates the aging and deterioration process.
PEAKfresh produce bags 'breathe' to remove ethylene gas, and also feature anti-fogging technology that reduces moisture build up and inhibits bacterial growth.
BPI says the bags were developed in response to the growing number of consumers throwing away food that spoils before consumption.
ALCOPOP PACKAGING DEVELOPMENTS
Austrian condiment producer Wenger Senf Erzeugungs-und Handels has launched alcopops in a tube onto the Polish market.
According to the firm, Go Wodka is the world's first drink to be sold in toothpaste-like tubes.Available in 190ml and 50ml sizes, the company says the drinks are more convenient at parties as they can be resealed and put in pockets while dancing and reduce the risk of drink-spiking.
Aimed at young people, the product is also available in 15 other countries.
KEEPING CONSUMPTION RESPONSIBLE
The UK's Portman Group, an industry body formed to promote responsible alcohol consuption, has appointed management consultancy PIPC to conduct a comprehensive audit to identify irresponsible packaging.
Companies whose products are considered to be in breach of the group's code of practice will be given six months to change their marketing.
Following that they may face investigation by the Independent Complaints Panel, which has the power to remove drinks from sale.
Source: packaging-technology
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