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Reducing packaging bottlenecks
PMMI’s Tom Egan, vice president of industry services, says embracing optimization and automation can reduce bottlenecks.
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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.
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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.
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PACK EXPO East showcases future of packaging
Unique university partnerships will connect today’s packaging professionals with those of tomorrow.
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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.
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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.
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Recent accidents spur OSHA to launch new initiatives
A workplace injury in Florida mirrors another recent incident involving lockout/tagout standards
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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.
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New US Dietary Guidelines to be released
In mid-December, the US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee held its final meeting on the guidelines and closed the public comment period.
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Emerging trends at PACK EXPO offered glimpse into the future of food manufacturing
Last year’s attendees found technologies driving food manufacturing and influencing packaging and processing operations across multiple industries.
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