Fuisz Pharma has announced the issuance of a new patent, US 9,901,545 (the “’545 Patent”) concerning the manufacture of oral thin film pharmaceuticals. The ‘545 Patent is entitled: “Method and composition for ...
Australia’s competition regulator has raised concerns about a proposed CAD1.29bn ($1.01bn) acquisition of Murray Goulburn Co-Operative (MG) by Canada’s Saputo, saying that the transaction would lead to lower prices being paid to ...
Coca-Cola is using Crown’s thermochromic Reveal ink technology for its Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta and Sprite beverages in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East and Chromatic Technologies (CTI) have developed ...
Bobst has introduced a compact vacuum metallizer for flexible packaging converters and CPP/PE film producers. Available in widths from 1250mm to 2450mm, the new BOBST K5 VISION can handle a wide variety of different film types including ...
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Ishida Europe is set to showcase its food packaging solutions at this year’s Foodex exhibition in the UK. The event will take place between 16 and 18 April in NEC Birmingham. At the event, the company will exhibit new ...
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Nestle Japan is all set to commercialize the first ever natural pink ruby-flavored chocolate by introducing the new KitKat Chocolatory Sublime Ruby bars in Japan and South Korea. The ruby chocolate used in the new KitKat product, dubbed ...
Herma is set to unveil new labeling machine at this year’s Anuga FoodTec event in Cologne, Germany. The event will take place between 20 and 23 March. At the event, the firm will exhibit new Herma 652B system for the top and base ...
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Asahi UK has re-launched its Super Dry beer in the UK, brewed in the same authentic form as the beer sold in Japan. The move comes after a major investment from the brand, which has enabled Asahi to produce the beer in-house in Europe for ...
Mac Papers, a merchant distributors in the Southeast US, has launched its Castle packaging brand. The initial product offering under the company’s new brand is acrylic carton sealing tape in hand and machine length rolls. Castle ...
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Puerto Rican firm PET Plastics has purchased a complete system from Sacmi capable of processing up to 2,000 caps per minute, with higher quality performance, lower costs and increased process efficiency. Fast, easy size changeovers, ...
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Ford has outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim ...
Hungary-based label producer Norma has invested in nine-color Edale FL3 label and packaging printing press, in a bid to enhance its production operations. The nine-color Edale FL3 press with UV curing will allow the label and packaging ...
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Sato America has partnered with Metalcraft, a provider of durable nameplate, label and RFID products, to offer on-metal tag printing, RFID encoding services. The deal allows Metalcraft’s Universal Mini Onsite Printable RFID tags to ...
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Mars Food has completed the acquisition of Connecticut-based Preferred Brands International, a manufacturer and marketer of all-natural, ready-to-heat Indian and Asian food products sold mainly under the Tasty Bite brand. Preferred Brands ...
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Spain-based Comexi, a machine supplier in the flexible packaging industry, expects a 20% increase in its revenue in comparison with 2015 having expanded its footprint and grown sales in CIS and Russia markets. The machine supplier claims ...
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