1.      horseshoe tab system to increase tear tape usability & visibility 2.      pocket shot single serve pouches  3.      call for fdacertified health labeling on food 4.      antihangover packaging 5.      compartmentalized pouched water for onthego fidos horseshoe tab system to increase tear tape usability & visibility the latest horseshoe tab tear tape system from payne provides consumers and brand owners with enhanced easy opening access to their products. when the new tab is combined with a printed tear tape, it provides an ideal solution for communication at the point of consumption.the answer is an innovative new device that cuts a larger, ushaped or horseshoe tab into the tape during its application. when the tape is sealed to the pack, the tab protrudes beyond the seal area to deliver a prominent opening feature that is easily visible to the consumer.pocket shot single serve pouches  a new singleserve drinks pouch for alcohol invented by jarrold r. bachmann has been developed and manufactured by amcor flexibles.with a distinctive shape that resembles a miniature bottle, and a tear notch for easy opening and dispensing, the 50ml flexible pouches are gravureprinted and converted by amcor flexibles schpbach in switzerland and pouched at amcor flexibles europouch in demark. the pouches are made from a proprietary, threelayer, laminated film structure utilising a special grade pe especially developed for water and alcohol by amcor flexibles raackmann, denmark to ensure no taint to the product.the pack graphics, produced by packagingarts, are designed to convey a sophisticated simplicity coupled with onshelf impact.call for fdacertified health labeling on food nutrition researchers are asking the fda to regulate the numerous labels that claim health benefits on food packaging. while some labels are wellintentioned, many labels can mislead consumers, nutritionists say, and can cause health risks for some. the muddle of private icons, graphics and categories should be replaced with a single, fdasanctioned certification program. consumers need an authoritative assessment of food products. a redyellowgreen light icon, similar to one introduced in the united kingdom, has been suggested as a simple, recognizable standard. antihangover packaging dtk llc has chosen o.berk company of new england to provide its uncommon packaging for its uncommon new antihangover beverage line, after hours ah.this line comes in three flavors bedtime berry, last call lemon, goodnight grape and contains a proprietary mixture of vitamins, electrolytes, minerals, and caffeine that need to be replenished after a hard night of drinking.o.berk company of new england chose a 16.9oz clear pet water bottle with a tamperevident twistoff closure. the sleeve label from sealit covers the entire bottle, has a window on the side to indicate beverage contents, and is designed to resemble an aluminum can. the container is further enhanced by the bandaid cross design implying a cureall for hangovers from drinking or jet lag. after hours is experiencing significant growth due to its unique beverage line in its uncommon packaging.compartmentalized pouched water for onthego fidos the fetching 16oz, dogboneshaped standup pouch is reclosable and features two compartments.wetbone co. llc, kensington, ct, has introduced the firstever pouched water for dogs. the patentpending, portable, reclosable, 16oz, dogboneshaped, standup pouch features two compartments.the bottom compartment serves as a holding reservoir for the purified, vitaminenriched water. the top compartment serves as the drinking bowl. the fivecolor rotogravureprinted pouch structure is a threelayer polyesterfoillinear lowdensity polyethylene lamination manufactured by ampac flexibles, a business unit of ampac packaging llcpress releases 1. beverage booth planner fmi 2007 with the fancy food show and all things organic2. orion finds eastern promise the uks leading manufacturer of stretch wrapping equipment, herefordshirebased orion packaging systems uk ltd, has made a first successful venture into the asian market. further details download section at www.packagingconnections.comdownloads.htm  www.packagingconnect…  
