Food safety issues and sustainability were the two biggest issues dominating food and drink processing and packaging show Pack Expo 2012 in Chicago. That's according to Kate Achelpohl, director, member communications for show ...
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Nut, fruit and vegetable processors have a new weapon in their quality control arsenal in the form of Tomra Sorting Solutions’ Best Nimbus N sorter, which can sort products in free fall. The 640mm or 1,200mm sorter uses ...
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Finding a booster seat that correctly fits your child is easier than ever according to a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Institute has released their annual list of the best-fitting booster seats for ...
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UK-based food inspection specialist S+S Inspection has harnessed the power of neodymium magnets to offer an easy to implement method of removing metal contaminants from liquid and paste product manufacturing lines. LIQUIMAG ...
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Mika Hakkinen has signed an extension to his multi-year deal with Johnnie Walker, which makes him the sports longest serving responsible drinking ambassador. Since 2005, Johnnie Walker has used its sponsorship of the Vodafone McLaren ...
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Coles, Australia's second-largest retailer, saw profits increase 16% in its last financial year on the back of sales boosted by more transactions at its outlets. The company booked EBIT of A$1.36bn (US$1.43bn) for the year to the end of ...
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The trend towards energy-saving x-ray equipment for the food industry continues to increase momentum, with Eagle Product Inspection’s Pack 400 HC being the latest launch in the area. In addition to a range of other x-ray ...
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Japanese designer Issey Miyake received the 'design Oscars' at London's Design Museum Awards for his Origami-style 132 5. eco-fashion collection. Issey Miyake's dresses are made out of recyclable materials such as polyester processed from ...
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As we move closer to the winter months, a small SUV is an ideal vehicle for added traction in hazardous conditions, some with room for family travel and decent fuel economy. And buying used allows you to reap these benefits for less money ...
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All forms of nature are dependent on light. The transformative journey of earth to air holds particular significance for diamonds that, formed millions of years ago, are only now making their way to the light. The new Imaginary Nature ...
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The prevalence of green has been steadily rising for several seasons, especially in the fashion and couture markets, and even on the red carpet. Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the ...
Australian retailer Coles has launched a website that will allow consumers to view the country of origin for its fresh fruit and vegetables. The company said that the move aims to "reassure" consumers that the "vast majority" - 96% - of ...
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Redesigned from the ground-up for 2013, the new Pathfinder drives a lot like a lifted Nissan Altima. We get the feeling that is exactly what Nissan intended. You have to wonder, though, how much more money would be in Nissan's coffers ...
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Cranswick has expanded its presence in the cooked meats category with the acquisition of Kingston Foods. The company said the move further diversified its product portfolio and is in-line with the strategy that Cranswick CEO-elect Adam ...
A UK packaging company has been fined after one of its employees sustained a serious hand injury on an unguarded laminating machine. Gary Dean of Redstock Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, had the skin on the palm of his left hand torn ...