Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: States Consider Labels for Genetically Modified Foods A number of states are considering laws requiring labels on food products that ...
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Caffeine may help long-term memory Whether it's a mug full of coffee, a cup of hot tea, or a can of soft drink, consuming caffeine is the energy boost of choice for millions who want to wake up or stay up. But the popular stimulant could ...
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We're really focusing on design - it's no longer something you have to put away in a cupboard — it's a much better looking machine it works a lot more efficiently, so the consumer experience is better. Designed by sustainability ...
Sugar and sweetener consumption are changing across many markets globally, driven by governmental taxations, health concerns and a shift in consumer sentiment, according to global market research organisation Canadean Ingredients. ...
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Husky Injection has introduced the new HyPET HPP5 preform molding system built on its HyPET platform technology. The new system is claimed to offer about 12% productivity improvement compared to the previous generation system and is ...
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Soda taxes are back, and thank goodness. The sugary beverage industry has spent billions of dollars across the United States trying to defeat any proposal that addresses the serious health costs of the soda and energy drinks we consume, and ...
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North America is the world's largest consumer of packaging. Since a brief dip in 2009, the North American packaging market has recently been growing steadily. Although market sentiment is still cautious in the region, the North American ...
Secondary package design with on-message, brand-building color and graphics can lift brand awareness and increase purchase intent when integrated into in-store marketing campaigns, according to a study released by Clemson University and ...
North America is the world's largest consumer of packaging. Since a brief dip in 2009, the North American packaging market has recently been growing steadily. Although market sentiment is still cautious in the region, the North American ...
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The supply of recycled material is not the issue; demand for recycled material has to be created by innovation in the sector. I recently presented a selection of the packaging-related outputs of BFF's work with Defra to develop a UK Soft ...
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Beverage can manufacturer Crown Embalagens Metalicas da Amazonia has extended its beverage can portfolio in Brazil with the launch of a new sleek 425ml size can. Crown president Rinaldo Lopes said that the Brazil market saw frequent ...
GlaxoSmithKline is to sell its drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena to Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd (SBF), the Japanese consumer goods company, for GBP 1.35 billion (AUD 2.4b) in cash. It is expected that the transaction will be completed by ...
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There are mainly two types of plastics called as thermoplastics and thermosets are used in the plastic industry. Thermosets are those plastics made of polymers which are difficult to melt or change into any other shape whereas ...
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Like many businesses that make products using virgin plastic, Eugene-based PakTech is facing an identity crisis. The national marketplace, responding to a more environmentally conscious consumer base, is shifting slowly toward recycled ...
Rasna, a soft drink concentrate brand owned by India-based Pioma Industries, has announced plans to invest INR600m ($10.18m) to set up its own juice bottling plant. Rasna Beverages Division CEO and president Arshad Siddiqui said the new ...
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