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Major Poultry Processing Manufacturer Gains Additional Shelf Life With Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
2/11/2016
Hellenic Quality Foods (HQF) is a leading food company in Greece, packaged its products on trays with stretch film until early 2014. This case study shows how the company made the move to Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) to improve its products shelf and extend its customer reach.
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How Adopting Package Integrity Testing Increases Quality
2/11/2016
Omnibar, a small Montana-based company that produces a unique, high-nutrition food bar, was seeking new markets for the high-grade, grass-fed cattle reared on the family ranch in Montana’s Blackfoot River Valley. This case study examines how the company overcame the packaging challenges associated with its unique product.
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What To Consider When Choosing Inline Coding And Printing Technologies For Packaging
2/3/2016
There are two main types of non-contact coder: Laser and ink jet. Inkjet printers work by depositing ink on the surface of the substrate. Laser coders work by removing ink from or affecting the surface of the substrate. Laser coders do not use ink or toner and should not be confused with desktop laser printers; they are a completely different technology.
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Vision Inspection System For Food Packages: VisioPointer
1/22/2016
The VisioPointer vision inspection system uses software to immediately locate products that have been trapped in the sealing area, causing leakage and/or shelf life failure. It can also check label information, placement, coding and other physical attributes.
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Vision Inspection System For Food Packages: VisioPointer Brochure
1/21/2016
The VisioPointer vision inspection system uses software to immediately locate products that have been trapped in the sealing area, causing leakage and/or shelf life failure. It can also check label information, placement, coding and other physical attributes.
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Physical Testing Instruments
1/21/2016
MOCON's physical testing instruments enable material developers, converters and product managers to control the physical properties of their materials and finished packages, preventing costly quality failures and productivity downtime.
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Package Testing Instruments
1/21/2016
Headquartered in Ringsted, Denmark the package testing products and services division offers instruments for analyzing headspace gases, leak detection, gas mixing and quality control & assurance for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP).
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Industrial Analyzers
1/21/2016
MOCON’s Industrial Analyzer division offers instruments to test and measure toxic gases, Hydrocarbons during well logging, specialty gas purity, environmental monitoring and water purity. This division also offers OEM sensors.
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Permeation Data In The Packaging Process
1/11/2016
Shelf life is the length of time that foods, beverages, pharmaceutical drugs, chemicals, and many other perishable items are given before they are considered unsuitable for sale, use, or consumption.
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Shelf Life Studies: Basics, Principles, And Concepts
1/11/2016
Shelf life studies are used to determine how long a product can reasonably be expected to maintain its quality, safety, and character. These studies take into account not only products’ functional qualities such as safety and effectiveness, but also cosmetic qualities such as color and texture that make them appealing to customers.