A study by UA researchers revealed that rats with neuropathic pain that were bathed in green LED showed more tolerance for thermal and tactile stimulus. A clinical trial involving people suffering from fibromyalgia is underway. It wasn't ...
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Packaging and paper producer Mondi is set to invest in its Mondi Simet plant near Pozna, Poland to strengthen its heavy duty corrugated capabilities in Europe. The investment will see installation of a 2.8m corrugator with three single ...
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Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture of recycled fibre packaging company Cascades and Sonoco, is planning to invest approximately $16m at its facility in Birmingham, Alabama, US to support development of new product line. The investment at ...
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Advantis has unveiled plans to purchase an advanced and large machine from N2Pack, as part of its efforts to improve its operational efficiencies. Currently, the company is negotiating with N2Pack to acquire more advanced Amstercan ...
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A team of students at Stanford University in California, US, have recreated 5,000-year-old Chinese beer recipe. The research revealed that the ancient Chinese made beer especially with cereal grains, including millet and barley, as well ...
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Stone Canyon Industries (SCI), through its subsidiary BWAY, has agreed to acquire Mauser Group, a rigid packaging products supplier, from private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) for $2.3bn. German firm Mauser operates more ...
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Crystal Geyser Water has introduced its Tejava unsweetened black tea in 16.9-ounce PET bottles. Designed for on-the-go customers, the black tea is available in single-serving, BPA-free and PET plastic recyclable containers. Crystal ...
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Gerresheimer has unveiled a new metal-free 1ml long Luer Lock Gx RTF syringe, which serves as primary packaging solution for sophisticated medications. The syringe has been developed to be used for medications based on biotechnologically ...
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Crown Holdings has introduced new metal closures, which can be used for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers. Food manufacturers can use the new metal closures for different products such as jams, tomato sauce, salsa and pickles. ...
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Research commissioned by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has revealed that when asked to choose who is most responsible for ensuring that recyclable packaging from the home is of good enough quality to be recycled, 45% of ...
Peanut and peanut-based products producer Protein Plus has introduced Protein Energy Power, a natural peanut protein powder drink. Protein Energy Power contains 17 grams of protein per serving, is high in fiber, low in sodium, and ...
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Showa Denko’s (SDK) subsidiary Showa Aluminum Can (SAC) is set to produce sleek cans for beverages in Vietnam. In May 2014, SDK and SAC acquired a 91.75% stake in Hanacans Joint Stock Company, which produces beverage cans in ...
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Xerium Technologies has introduced new TransForm, a new generation of forming fabrics for paperboard and packaging machines. TransForm technology can be used for machines, which will produce paperboard, containerboard, ...
AgroFresh Solutions has invested in RipeLocker and its proprietary system for low-pressure vacuum containers which are designed to extend the shelf life and reduce the decay of perishable produce. Using a patent pending system, RipeLocker ...
Greiner Packaging has developed a new plastic bottle for Poland-based Sobieski Vodka brand. Part of the Marie Brizard Wine & Spirit Group (MBWS), Sobieski Vodka will use the new1.75L bottle for the North American market. Sobieski Vodka ...
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