Flexible packaging and filling systems provider Rapak of North America has launched Strivo, the twist lock bag-in-box connecting system for dispensing liquid foods. The simple connect, twist and firm lock functionality of the new ...
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California-based Karoun Dairies has voluntarily recalled a variety of cheeses over concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products are vacuum packed in jars or in pails and are sold ...
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Toray Plastics has introduced new TreaTear LT Series of linear-tear, polyproypylene sealant films for consumer packaging goods and converters. The new sealant films offer low seal initiation temperature (SIT) and high heat-seal ...
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Corrugated packaging specialist Interstate Container will present Greencoat pre-print packaging at Pack Expo 2015 in Las Vegas, the US. The 100% recyclable and compostable Greencoat boxes will act as moisture barrier, thereby protecting ...
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In the wake of several foodborne illness outbreaks in the US, the country's watchdog has finalized two rules that requires firms to identify food safety risks and detail measures to prevent or minimize such risks from occuring. ...
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Henkel has recently introduced new food safe modular aliphatic adhesive systems - Loctite Liofol LA 2760 / LA 5891-21 and Loctite Liofol LA 2760 / LA 7371 – to cater to sectors demanding high performance retort processing and flexible ...
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Anver Corporation has introduced new miniature 1.5 Bellows Vacuum Cups, which are the size of a pencil eraser. The cup, available in two sizes and two materials - Silicone and Neoprene - are touted to be robust enough to pick and place ...
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Whitford Corporation, a leading manufacturer of fluoropolymer coatings for industrial and consumer industries, has formed a new Medical Coatings Group dedicated to the supply of fluoropolymer coatings for use on medical devices. The ...
Foods and beverage ingredients firm BioNeutra Global has increased its manufacturing capacity with the acquisition of a production plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The transaction is valued at around $7.85m. The company will develop ...
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Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (THEM) has obtained certification from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), for storing, packaging and distributing alcohol-based products. The certification comes ...
The Bombay High Court in India has revoked the ban on Nestle's Maggi noodles and ordered regulators to undertake fresh tests on the product. This comes a day after the Indian government sued the company to pay $100m in settlment for its ...
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Plastics, latex and rubber firm Trinseo has received US Food and Drug Association’s (FDA) approval for considering several grades of its Magnum ABS resins as food contact compliant. The approval of Food Contact Substance ...
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American establishment It Takes a Village Foods is recalling Veggie Evolution Kale Crisps Zen Nori as it contains soy that is not mentioned on the packaging, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled product is ...
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Researchers have showcased their solutions for easier detection of salmonella in food, as part of the US Food and Drug Administration's first Food Safety Challenge. The winning solution will get cash reward of $400,000. The Purdue ...
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