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Irish government invests in dairy processing

Officials pour nearly $40 million into the industry to promote more innovative, competitive and sustainable processing.

February 10, 2015

Funding will go toward opening a Dairy Processing Technology Center and the expansion of the Moorepark Technology Ltd pilot plant.

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Milk to aid aseptic packaging growth

A new report predicts the global aseptic packaging market will grow at a compound annual rate of 9.33 percent through 2019.

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2015

Acceleration in the milk and dairy products industry will play a key role in propelling the growth of aseptic packaging in the coming years.

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PACK EXPO East showcases future of packaging

Unique university partnerships will connect today’s packaging professionals with those of tomorrow.

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2015

Packaging and engineering students from Rutgers University and Vanderbilt University will display and demonstrate their achievements in the industry.

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Terminals eliminate need for PCs

With so much equipment to clean, maintain and repair, Superior Farms eliminated all PCs from its processing facilities.

February 10, 2015

IP69K-protected IND780-controlled scales communicate with the company’s ERP system without using a PC.

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Fair BEER Act to reform beer tax

A new bill proposes creating a graduated federal excise tax structure while maintaining a level playing field.

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2015

The Beer Institute says this “laddered” approach gives the greatest relief to small brewers.

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FDA commissioner to step down

After nearly six years in the position, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announced she will leave in March.

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2015

During her time with FDA, Hamburg helped modernize the nation’s food safety system and took steps to help consumers make more informed, healthful food decisions.

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US senators get tough on energy drinks

With the energy drink business booming, three senators argue the industry needs more transparency and push for more regulations from FDA.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 26, 2015

Early this month, the senators released a new report supporting their concerns.

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What’s new at PACK EXPO East

The first PACK EXPO East showcases new technologies and robotics in Philadelphia, February 16-18.

January 23, 2015

The event will meet the needs of a vibrant, yet previously underserved, Northeastern manufacturing marketplace.

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ISA, Automation Federation applaud kickoff of 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition

More than 75,000 high school students compete in programs celebrating science and technology.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 23, 2015

Working with adult mentors, students have six weeks to design, build, program and test their robots to meet the season’s engineering challenge, RECYCLE RUSH.

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