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Print/apply labeler

December 11, 2015

Built for secondary and tertiary packaging applications, the Domino M230i print and apply labeler has a tool-free magnetic print head mounting, single-button activation system and intuitive user interface.

WTO authorizes $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs for COOL law

Jeremy Gerrard

December 8, 2015

Monday’s ruling allows Canada to impose $777 million a year in tariffs and Mexico $228 million a year.

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Packing slip/shipping label system

December 7, 2015

The FOX IV Mod6 TwinPrint automated packing slip/shipping label system includes a label path that eliminates a series of rollers and the ability to calibrate the top and bottom print engines.

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Steam Tunnel

December 3, 2015

The PDC Conform Series 140F steam tunnel has an 80-in., dual-zone, thermostatically controlled chamber that generates dual walls of steam; 3 additional zones are positioned at the infeed for preshrinking labels at the base of the container and the discharge of the tunnel.

Democrats introduce bill to reform food labeling standards

November 30, 2015

The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015 addresses front-of-package labeling and misleading health claims.

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FDA approves genetically modified salmon

The decision marks the first approval in the US for a genetically engineered animal intended for food

Jeremy Gerrard

November 25, 2015

Massachusetts-based AquaBounty Technologies’ salmon reaches market size more quickly than non-GE, farm-raised Atlantic salmon.

FDA rejects petition for GMO labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

November 20, 2015

FDA determined the petition did not provide evidence GE foods differed in a meaningful way.

Coalition petitions FDA to ban 8 flavorings

FDA proposes ‘gluten-free’ labeling requirements for fermented, hydrolyzed and distilled foods

Jeremy Gerrard

November 18, 2015

The proposed rule pertains to foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, cheese, green olives, vinegar, and FDA regulated beers.

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Shrink labeler

November 3, 2015

The PDC Model R-100 Evolution shrink labeler applies full-sleeve shrink labels and tamper-evident sleeves at speeds of 30 to 100 containers/min.; it twin packs similar containers for club stores and value packs.

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Dairy industry urges Senate to resolve COOL law

Dairy groups hope to block the progress of Canadian and Mexican tariffs on dairy exports.

Jeremy Gerrard

October 27, 2015

The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and International Dairy Foods Association express “growing apprehension” retaliatory tariffs are drawing closer.