AstraZeneca's global biologics research and development division MedImmune will acquire Spirogen, a biotech firm focused on antibody-drug conjugate technology for use in oncology. Spirogen's complete shares will be purchased by MedImmune ...
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The projected growth of German supermarket chain ALDI in Queensland has been the catalyst for a second major distribution centre. The site at Brendale, north west of Brisbane, is situated on the site of a former brickworks. ALDI plans to ...
Utility and sustainability intersect at Green Machine Cycles, which opened in late September in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood. With a focus on cargo bikes and accessories for everyday use, owner Ezra Hozinsky also aims to reduce the ...
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Canada-based LFT Group Brands has launched new packaging for its line of eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable household cleaning products. The company's laundry, fabric softener, dish liquid and all-purpose cleaning products are ...
US based coffee and tea manufacturer Rogers Family has developed a new single serve biodegradable coffee product called OneCup BIO. In an effort to mitigate waste, the company is currently working to make the mesh filter of its coffee ...
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Packagers and entrepreneurs have conventionally relied on loose fill packaging materials such as packing peanuts. Besides being extremely tough (irritating even) to manage, they consume massive storage space. Some of the other important ...
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Plant-based supplement firm in the US Sunwarrior has launched new biodegradable and recyclable packaging that include cardboard and green bag. According to the company, customers can easily recognize the design of new boxes and can ...
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US-based biodegradable plastics manufacturer Casey Container has signed a stock purchase agreement with Aruba Brands, which is worth about $1.5m. As part of the deal, Aruba will acquire Casey's issued and outstanding common shares equal ...
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Japanese chemical and pharmaceutical company Teijin has developed a plant-based biodegradable adhesion prevention gel, which is expected to be effectively applied to laparoscopic surgery. The newly developed gel-form polysaccharide ...
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Consumers who plan to buy eco-friendly bamboo apparel are attracted if the price is right, but their next consideration is the novelty of the product, according to a new study by Baylor University researchers. Bamboo has been championed ...
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The German group, which was founded in 1855, has promised to bring a range of new varnishing, glossy effects, multi-use constructions, individual paper tinting as well as recyclable and biodegradable materials to the event. The business ...
Tags: Luxury Packaging, Packaging, Printing
Over the weekend at the Liberal Democrat party conference, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced that England will follow Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland in charging shoppers for bags. Speaking to Packaging News, Incpen ...
Packaging materials and solutions provider Stora Enso is all set to exhibit its latest product developments of specialty papers and packaging boards at FachPack 2013 fair in Nuremberg, Germany. The event features company's MediaLiner, a ...
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Biodegradable films and bags manufacturer EcoCortec has announced the phase three expansion of its Beli Manastir plant in Croatia, which involves an investment of €3m. Once completed, the expansion will enable the 10,000m2 plant to ...
Tags: Biodegradable films, Packaging, Printing
The Subway brand is set to unveil a series of improvements to the sustainability of its packaging as well as operational procedures. The brand will serve its hot drinks to eat-in or take-away in double-wall sustainable cup, which is made ...