Australia’s packaging company Amcor will be acquiring the internal tobacco packaging operations of Souza Cruz in Brazil for $30m (BRL96m). Majority-owned by British American Tobacco, Souza Cruz is considered to be one of the ...
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The EU plans to empower member states to grant admission to controversial genetically modified foods and animal feed by simplifying the import approval process. The move is expected to grant more freedom to enable entry of GM products ...
Micropacemaker is but another example of the how the trend of miniaturization is gaining momentum in healthcare. As medical devices become tinier, they may help the tiniest patients. The FDA has given humanitarian approval to the ...
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Kishore Biyani led Future Retail said it has raised Rs 600 crore through an issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on private placement basis. In a BSE filing, Future Retail said, "The committee of directors has considered, ...
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CRH 2015 - CHINA REFRIGERATION 2015 is the best platform where the latest technologies, products and services in the HVAC&R industry are showcased, which will be held on April 8-10, 2015 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), ...
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Marlborough, MA–based medical device company seeks to lead Endoscopic Ultrasound business with Xlumena purchase. Boston Scientific is spending an initial $62.5 million to acquire San Diego–based Xlumena and its Endoscopic ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its approval of Enlist Duo herbicide for use in additional states. Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and North Dakota now join the ...
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Cabela’s Inc. announced its interest in opening a store in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Upon receiving final approval and permits from the city of Abbotsford and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, ...
Drugs can be administered directly into the body through injections, infusion, or through other drug delivery devices. Drug delivery devices are the devices or formulations used to inject therapeutic substances in the body through a ...
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CoreValve becomes first transcatheter heart valve approved for valve-in-valve procedures. Chris Newmarker Rendering of the CoreValve right after its transcatheter deployment. (Image courtesy of Medtronic) FDA has cleared the way for ...
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Recommendations by Harper Competition Review receive government fanfare but government promises ‘further consultation’ The Australian Government has released the Final Report of the Harper Competition Policy Review, which has ...
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It was reported on 25 March 2015 that new Country of Origin Labelling laws will be delayed until at least August 2015 despite the Prime Minister’s announcement on 16 February 2015 that country of origin labelling proposals for reform ...
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The merger of MRRM Inc. with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marbour S.A.S. was announced following a special resolution approval at a special MRRM shareholders meeting held in Montreal, Quebec on March 31. Canada-based MRRM Inc. operates ...
Based on its recent analysis of the process tunable diode laser (TDL) analyzers market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Mettler-Toledo AG with the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Innovation & Leadership. ...
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Vail Resorts, Inc. has received unanimous approval from the Park City Planning Commission to implement one of the most ambitious and impactful capital plans in the history of the U.S. ski industry for the 2015-16 season. The plan would ...
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