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FDA requests $4.9 billion budget for FY 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting a budget of $4.9 billion to protect and promote the public health as part of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget—a 9% increase over the enacted budget for FY 2015.

March 2, 2015

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Pharmaceutical track-and-trace pilot program in Brazil

Pharmaceutical counterfeiting is a global challenge.

March 2, 2015

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Speaking of innovation

What inspires packaging innovation? Why is it necessary? And how does the consumer fit into the equation? Joe Pagliaro, Director of Innovation and Packaging at Heineken USA, shares his insights and experiences.

March 2, 2015

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BPA good news doesn’t end the story

Publicity always trumps science, as I am fond of saying, so don’t get too excited that the Europeans have said current human exposure to Bisphenol A is safe.

March 2, 2015

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Industry Watch—March 2015

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the March 2015 issue of Packaging World.

March 2, 2015

Automation & Digital Transformation

Voice-activated commands for machines

At PACK EXPO East, Beckhoff demonstrated how Google Glasses connected directly to a cloud server make it possible to adjust machine speeds with voice-activated commands.

February 27, 2015

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Gerard Raccioppi joins Folene Packaging

Former President of Dynaclear ProPack Group now with Folene, home of Flxtite Shrink Films.

February 27, 2015

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Comtrol: IO-link master

Comtrol Corporation announced the release of the IO-Link Master DR-8-EIP for industrial IO-Link sensor and actuator connectivity.

February 26, 2015

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Middleby to acquire Marel High Speed Slicing

The Middleby Corporation will acquire the manufacturing facility of Marel's High Speed Slicing business in the UK

February 26, 2015

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Tide Pods television ad emphasizes child-safety

A CPG megabrand takes a new approach to advertising.

February 26, 2015

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Transparent Container achieves G7 Master Printer status

IDEAlliance recognizes Transparent for reliably meeting G7 metrics standards.

February 25, 2015

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Watch Cavanna Packaging Group Fully Integrated Line for Biscuits in Piles

This animated two-minute video shows how the Cavanna system wraps biscuits in piles. System includes distribution, transport and wrapping machines. Available features include sanitary design and quick changeovers.

February 25, 2015

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GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare announces the return of alli

Weight-loss product returns to retail markets in tamper-evident packaging.

February 25, 2015