Esko's XPS Crystal flexo plate exposure unit has received the respected Printing Industries of America (PIA) InterTech Technology Award. Since 1978, the InterTech Technology Awards have honored the development of technologies predicted to ...
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New figures have revealed that UK local authorities collecting beverage cartons for recycling from kerbside has reached 66%. The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE ) UK said it was a 16-fold increase on 2006 levels ...
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US-based spice manufacturer McCormick & Company has agreed to acquire the food division of British consumer goods firm Reckitt Benckiser (RB) for $4.2bn to strengthen its flavor and condiments portfolio. The acquisition of RB Foods ...
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Vodafone is launching its very own “skill” for Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant to improve customer service. The voice-controlled Amazon Alexa digital assistant launched back in 2014, and can perform basic tasks like ...
German manufacturer Gerresheimer said it will launch a new integrated, passive syringe safety solution to the pharma and healthcare sectors. The company acquired an exclusive license for the syringe safety solution from West ...
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Bosch Packaging Technology is set to unveil new integrated topload cartoner, Kliklok ITC, at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas event in the US. The event will take place from 25 to 27 September. Bosch developed the new integrated ...
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Packaging and printing supplier Flint Group has launched nyloflex FTC Digital for corrugated postprint. The product launch will expand the company's flat top dot flexo plate that can provide significant fluting reduction for various ...
Brandtjen & Kluge has introduced its new ApexFoil foil-stamping and die-cutting platen press. The new press became available for purchase at the International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) Odyssey expo in Chicago, US, in ...
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Blacketyside Farm installed a packaging automation revolution fully electric high speed tray sealer machine which is capable of sealing up to 200 packs per minute. A 25% increase in orders for strawberries and raspberries supplied by ...
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Enjoy Life Foods has introduced three new flavors Caramel Blondie, Carrot Cake and Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed in its range of Baked Chewy Bars. The launch follows Enjoy Life’s steadfast portfolio expansion across multiple aisles of ...
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Groupe Renault and Société des Autoroutes du Nord et de l'Est de la France (Sanef) have partnered to develop advanced solutions for autonomous vehicles. The cooperation will develop communications between self-driving ...
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Campbell Soup has agreed to acquire organic food manufacturer Pacific Foods of Oregon for $700m in an all cash deal to expand its footprint in the rapidly growing health and well-being categories. Based in Tualatin, Oregon, Pacific Foods ...
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UNTHA UK said it will showcase its new packaging, pallet and plastics shredder, at the PPMA Show this September. The QR series is claimed to be a high throughput shredder, which is capable of handling everything ranging from wooden ...
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UK-based Micromix Plant Health has installed Linx Printing Technologies' four 8900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers. Micromix is a developer of chemical formulations and also manufactures a range of crop and plant nutrition products. The ...
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US-based SkinnyPop Popcorn is launching its first ready-to-eat popcorn flavors, Aged White Cheddar and Pepper Jack, made with real cheese. The two new varieties are SkinnyPop's most flavorful and cheesiest popcorn yet! New Aged White ...
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