Pfizer and Protalix BioTherapeutics have obtained approval from the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency for Uplyso (alfataliglicerase) as type I Gaucher disease therapy. Uplyso, referred to as Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) ...
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US-based family-owned dairy company Shamrock Farms has broken ground on a $50m dairy manufacturing plant in Augusta County, Virginia. The 130,000ft2 facility is being established in the Mill Place Commerce Park. It will feature extended ...
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The European Commission has approved ThromboGenics' Jetrea (ocriplasmin) for the treatment of vitreomacular traction (VMT), including when coupled with macular hole of diameter less than or equal to 400 microns, in the European Union (EU). ...
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Most people in this country, when they sit down to eat one of the several meals they are likely to enjoy tomorrow, will never think about where the protein, vegetables and grains they consume came from. Many will probably pause a few ...
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Paceline Products Inc. announced Thursday that it will be distributing the HeadsUp Systems Wireless Gear Alert System, which warns drivers before they smash their roof racks into garage doors. The $169 system includes an LED alert sign ...
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The unexpected shutdown of Spanish Abengoa's 480 million liter/year Rotterdam ethanol plant in mid-December has helped boost grains-to-ethanol crushing margins in Northwest Europe to multi-month highs, data compiled by Platts show. ...
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Shire, a specialty biopharmaceutical company, has acquired Premacure, a privately held Swedish biotechnology company. Premacure is currently developing a protein replacement therapy to treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a rare and ...
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Merck, referred to as MSD outside the US and Canada, and Luminex have signed a deal to develop a companion diagnostic device to support patient selection for the clinical development program of investigational drug MK-8931 to treat ...
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Biogen Idec is seeking marketing approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for recombinant factor VIII Fc fusion protein (rFVIIIFc) therapy to treat hemophilia A. The company has submitted a biologics license application ...
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LesserEvil Healthy Brands, a US-based snack food manufacturer, is set to introduce Chia Pop, a new addition to the company's healthy snack range. According to the company, the new product packs nutrients without compromising the popcorn ...
AMSilk, a spin-off of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM), has produced the world's first artificial silk fiber that is entirely made of recombinant spider silk proteins. The fiber’s tensile strength is comparable to that of ...
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Pinkberry, a US-based frozen dessert restaurants chain, has unveiled Pinkberrygreek, a fresh, not frozen, all-natural Greek yogurt. The company noted that consumers can enjoy Pinkberrygreek with fresh and culinary toppings, blended into ...
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Since the turn of the 21st century, there have been efforts to create organizations such as the Muslim Consumer Group that certify food products as halal for Muslim consumers. Since 1991, some mainstream manufacturers of soups, grains, ...
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Natura-tec, a business of Ceratec Sarl, focuses on international distribution and technical support of performance ingredients for the personal care industry via a dedicated global distribution network. Innovative products and modern ...
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Earnest Eats, a US-based producer of natural foods, has unveiled three new products - Earnest Eats Chewy Granola Bars, Hot & Fit Cereal multi-serve canisters and Hot & Fit Cereal single-serve cups. The new offerings are made with a ...